Garrett do with Caelen. "Would you like something to eat? I was going to make an early dinner, since Sinc, Rob and I skipped lunch.”
“If you’ll permit me, I’ll help you.”
So, go figure: the f ae warrior who was so angry with me this morning, helped me make dinner. I didn’t know what had changed, but I was able to put aside some of the guilt that had been weighing me down and put together a delicious meal for the food-eating members of our strange household. Farrell was a good cook, and turned out to be good company.
Chapter Eighteen
Garrett: 9:00 PM Wednesday
We searched the area for hours and didn’t pick up even a whiff of a goblin , Kennet or Jackie. I took one look at my team and decided that it was time to head back to the large house. I’d make sure they all ate and rested and I could always go back out again with Liam and Aedus. Stopping where the path widened, Angel caught up with me first. He never seemed to end up with a hair out of place, probably because he stayed behind the rest and kept to the path we’d made. Kyle and Ethan looked like they’d had a run in with half a dozen rogue weres, and even the three Fae looked tired and a little disheveled.
I sent them to the house while I hit a store, stocking up on more supplies and then, after I'd paid, scrubbing more memories on the way out. I threw steaks on the grill and Liam took care of the rest. While they all ate, I took a shower, dressed and called Sasha.
“How are things going there?”
“We’re good.” I waited. “A fae named Farrell is here. What’s up with that? Don’t trust me, Garrett?”
“Caelen sent him to stand in for Liam. I had nothing to do with it. I do trust you, Sash. Did the three of you feed?”
“Everything's under control. ” He still sounded annoyed.
“ I’m sorry. I’ve had a shitty evening.”
“No luck?”
“None. He might have moved on, but I hope not. The team's following every lead, working long hours and forgetting to eat."
“So why did you really call ?”
I laughed. “You know me too well. I want you and Rick to do me a favor.”
“A favor, huh? Let me guess— lay off of Will.”
“Do you remember what his life was like under Eleanor?”
“We all suffered under Eleanor.”
“I don’t mean to say that his suffering was worse than yours or Rick’s, but he was kept very weak, so it was much more difficult for him to recover. I don’t think he had one peaceful or happy moment the entire time he was there. You and Rick can’t say that.“
“Ok ay, we'll ease up. He's a good kid. He's always working hard at the computer."
“ Put Bridgett on, please.”
“Uh..sure, I’ll look for her.”
Thirty seconds later, she picked up the phone. “Hey Garrett.”
After our conversation, I decided to sit and read the paper. The others had crashed out in their rooms, so I thought I’d give them a chance to get some rest before I dragged them out of bed and into the woods again. I was having a little trouble keeping my eyes open, which was unusual for me at this hour, but I t hought it wouldn’t hurt to rest them for a few minutes.
I dreamt
I was standing in that same clearing between the majestic redwoods, listening to the sounds of the ocean and smelling the salt air. I glance d up to see a magnificent bird with a large wingspan head off toward the ocean. That same male voice whispered to me. “You owe me vampire so pay better attention. Make good use of your time because she needs your strength.”
T he sound of feet on a leafy path made me turn quickly to see who was approaching. Jackie raced toward me, dressed in a flowing blue gown a little ripped and muddied at the hem. Her lovely thick hair was flying out behind her as she ran, and her smile was brilliant, her emerald eyes glittering with excitement. She was exquisite.
She threw herself into my arms and we fell to the ground, kissing and clutching frantically at each other. I was overwhelmed with relief,
“If you’ll permit me, I’ll help you.”
So, go figure: the f ae warrior who was so angry with me this morning, helped me make dinner. I didn’t know what had changed, but I was able to put aside some of the guilt that had been weighing me down and put together a delicious meal for the food-eating members of our strange household. Farrell was a good cook, and turned out to be good company.
Chapter Eighteen
Garrett: 9:00 PM Wednesday
We searched the area for hours and didn’t pick up even a whiff of a goblin , Kennet or Jackie. I took one look at my team and decided that it was time to head back to the large house. I’d make sure they all ate and rested and I could always go back out again with Liam and Aedus. Stopping where the path widened, Angel caught up with me first. He never seemed to end up with a hair out of place, probably because he stayed behind the rest and kept to the path we’d made. Kyle and Ethan looked like they’d had a run in with half a dozen rogue weres, and even the three Fae looked tired and a little disheveled.
I sent them to the house while I hit a store, stocking up on more supplies and then, after I'd paid, scrubbing more memories on the way out. I threw steaks on the grill and Liam took care of the rest. While they all ate, I took a shower, dressed and called Sasha.
“How are things going there?”
“We’re good.” I waited. “A fae named Farrell is here. What’s up with that? Don’t trust me, Garrett?”
“Caelen sent him to stand in for Liam. I had nothing to do with it. I do trust you, Sash. Did the three of you feed?”
“Everything's under control. ” He still sounded annoyed.
“ I’m sorry. I’ve had a shitty evening.”
“No luck?”
“None. He might have moved on, but I hope not. The team's following every lead, working long hours and forgetting to eat."
“So why did you really call ?”
I laughed. “You know me too well. I want you and Rick to do me a favor.”
“A favor, huh? Let me guess— lay off of Will.”
“Do you remember what his life was like under Eleanor?”
“We all suffered under Eleanor.”
“I don’t mean to say that his suffering was worse than yours or Rick’s, but he was kept very weak, so it was much more difficult for him to recover. I don’t think he had one peaceful or happy moment the entire time he was there. You and Rick can’t say that.“
“Ok ay, we'll ease up. He's a good kid. He's always working hard at the computer."
“ Put Bridgett on, please.”
“Uh..sure, I’ll look for her.”
Thirty seconds later, she picked up the phone. “Hey Garrett.”
After our conversation, I decided to sit and read the paper. The others had crashed out in their rooms, so I thought I’d give them a chance to get some rest before I dragged them out of bed and into the woods again. I was having a little trouble keeping my eyes open, which was unusual for me at this hour, but I t hought it wouldn’t hurt to rest them for a few minutes.
I dreamt
I was standing in that same clearing between the majestic redwoods, listening to the sounds of the ocean and smelling the salt air. I glance d up to see a magnificent bird with a large wingspan head off toward the ocean. That same male voice whispered to me. “You owe me vampire so pay better attention. Make good use of your time because she needs your strength.”
T he sound of feet on a leafy path made me turn quickly to see who was approaching. Jackie raced toward me, dressed in a flowing blue gown a little ripped and muddied at the hem. Her lovely thick hair was flying out behind her as she ran, and her smile was brilliant, her emerald eyes glittering with excitement. She was exquisite.
She threw herself into my arms and we fell to the ground, kissing and clutching frantically at each other. I was overwhelmed with relief,
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