The Town Plaza [2]

Lucian

"Then what do we do?" I ask, frustrated.

Renn

I shrug, "I have no idea."

She stays put, not moving, her body lifeless.

Lucian

I hand Blithe to Renn hesitantly and take Halee in my arms.

Renn

I take blithe and shift him in my arms, swallowing and watching them.

Lucian

I rest her face in my neck and raise my heartbeat a little, waiting to see if she'll react to my scent. When she doesn't, I set a hand over her heart and reluctantly shock her as a last resort.

Renn

He shocks her and I raise an eyebrow, swallowing and watching. Mom is gonna kill us...or me...oh god.

Lucian

It doesn't work and I sit back, frustrated.

Renn

I swallow, "My mom is going to kill me."

Lucian

I nod in agreement, "Will... will she hurt me too? I listened to Hales when she told me to leave..."

Renn

I think, "I don't know. We'll have to see."

Lucian

I swallow. I hate waiting...

Renn

When I'm just about to say something, my parents flashing before us, "I came to ask--" My moms eyes land on Halee and her voice stutters, "What...What happened to her?"

Lucian

I swallow and avoid their gazes, keeping Halee close.

Renn

No one answers and she studies us, "Is anyone gonna answer me?"

Lucian

I point to Renn, making him speak instead of me.