Beyond the Veil - J.C. Kelley (ready to read books TXT) 📗

he replied. “Then what do you know?” I asked. He bit his lip. That was it. My temper had spiked. “One of you had better tell me, because I just got attacked by freaking gargoyles

. I don’t know about you, but this is a whole new experience for me. This does not happen to people on a regular basis. Not normal people.” Kade jumped up. “Are you saying we’re freaks?” “That’s exactly what I’m saying! You people hunt monsters, for Christ’s sake! That’s wrong. Totally and completely wrong. Do you even know how much you’ve messed up my life already?” “Hey!” Robyn yelled. “Everyone just calm down. We need to have clear heads if we want to figure this thing out.” I sat back, fuming while she pulled Kade back onto the couch. “She was about to hit you,” she whispered into his ear. “Damn right I was,” I mumbled. “So what do you know?” Kade smirked. “It depends. What’s your real name?” “A secret. And it’ll stay that way if you don’t stop being an asshole.” He clenched his teeth but said nothing. “At least give us your first name,” Jade said. I’d happily give her

my full name. She was nice to me. “Kay. Kelley.” Kade laughed. “You’re name is Kay Kelley?”“Yes. If you don’t like it you can suck it, because honestly I just don’t have the energy to go through this again,” I sighed, rubbing my forehead. It was starting to ache. “Are you okay?” asked Jade. “I’m fine. Just tired. And you don’t know me well enough to be concerned for my well-being. We just met.” Alex took a piece of paper out of his pocket and handed it to me. As I read it they explained everything to me. Let’s just say I did not take it well. I’ll spare you the gory details, the spouts of anger and confusion. I ended up with my head in my hands, laughing hysterically. “Of course. Why didn’t I see it before? I’m Kay, the almighty Daughter of the Wind, wanted by all for her mysterious powers of mystery

. And this all happens a week before my birthday.” “Your birthday?” said Robyn. “Yep. In eight days. Oh, didn’t you know? I thought you would, seeing as you know so much about me already.” I said in a mock-nice voice. “You know this is crazy, right? This is all psychobabble. “ “I would agree with you if we hadn’t just been attacked by Shadows,” she said. I looked at her and grinned. “You know, I’m actually coming to terms with the fact that there’s more in this world than just us. I really am. It was naïve to think otherwise. But the idea that I’m a part of it – a big

part – is ridiculous.” “Then why did they come after you?” “I don’t know! Maybe this Lucivur’s got the wrong person. He must have been human at some point, right? Everyone makes mistakes.” I knew I was grasping at straws here, but what was I supposed to do? Believe these people? This whole day was insane! I let out a massive stressed-out sigh, running my hands through my hair. “I want to go home.” Jon hesitated. “I don’t think you can, honey.” What was that supposed to mean? “Are you gonna keep me here as your prisoner?” I wished I was joking.“Not at all,” he said. “You’re free to come and go as you please. But I don’t think it’s safe. If they can find you on an abandoned beach, they can find out where you live.” “Are you sure?” “There’s not a doubt in my mind.” I thought about it. “Fine. But only if you admit that I’m not the person you’re looking for.” “Then why would you stay?” Jade asked. “Those things are gonna come after me again, that’s for sure. I’m not stupid. I know how to stay away from trouble. But I’m not an Elemental Child. So I’ll stay here until you all find the real ones. Hell, I’ll help if it means I can go home sooner.” They looked at each other, silently sharing their thoughts. Weird. “Alright.”“I don’t think Tyler should stay,” Kade said. “What?” Jade frowned. “He’s her friend. Of course he can stay.” “No, I agree,” I said. “I don’t want him to be a part of this. He’s better off not knowing.” Nobody was after him. He’d be safe. “Okay. Mike can take him. What’s his address?” “162 Oakland Street, right off of Racetrack Road. It’s a big blue one with two floors. There’s a black SUV in the driveway.” “Got it.” Michael stood, picking Tyler up and tossing him over his shoulder. I smiled despite myself. Ty was so small. It was cute. I thought about our kiss, wondering how long it would be before I saw him again. I wished he could stay and make this whole thing more bearable, but I didn’t want him to get hurt. Not again. 

 

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Text: All characters and events belong to J.C. Kelley. The picture was taken from Google Images.
Publication Date: 01-14-2011

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To the greatest thing the people of this world have created: Fiction.