Deadlands (The Healer Series, #2) by Kayla Jo Read Free Book Online

walk up to the goblin. Chase’s hand was in direct line with the goblin’s razor sharp teeth, so the goblin just had to move his head to stab Chase’s hand. “Geez, ow!” Chase said and jumped back holding his hand and wincing in pain.
    “ Big Baby,” Declan muttered under his breath, but it was loud enough for a Werewolf’s ears to hear. Chase just gave him a dirty look in response as they waited for the goblin’s reply.
    The response of the goblin was quicker this time. “Blood is sound. Next!”
    “Ha!” Chase hooted. “See? I’m not evil…”
    “I think the Gatekeeper made a mistake.”
    “ Next!” The Gatekeeper said impatiently and Willow saw that Declan was tense as he approached the little, ugly goblin. Willow watched his back without shame. Declan was hot-from all angles. Then, she mentally slapped herself for desiring him so badly. She was the one who refused him, so she should not be thinking delicious thoughts about his body at a time like this. She was the one with insecurities and uncountable issues, not him. Thinking about Declan’s attractiveness was just torturing her further.
    They should just stop wasting time testing everyone here and go find an evil soul in the streets of Skogar. No one here will have tainted blood for sure and she didn’t want to go next! It wouldn’t be hard to catch something, as evil loomed around every corner, especially when it involved humans. Evil creatures tended to attach themselves and enjoy tormenting the lesser beings of the world. Humans were so naive, gullible, and easily frightened. Even as she thought that, she could see the city lights flickering on as the morning waned. Just one small trip down the hill…
    A shrill noise erupted from the goblin and Willow quickly turned her eyes from the city to see what was happening. “Ugh! Phew! Blah!” The Gatekeeper coughed and spurted, spitting Declan’s blood out of his mouth onto the ground. He took a small clawed hand and wiped his mouth off, and then spit some more. Declan stepped back shocked.
    The Gatekeeper ’s eyes locked onto Declan. “Evil nasties are in your blood! Powerful! Gross! Never have I tasted potency of this kind. You have blood of a Destroyer!”
    Willow’s heart leapt in her chest. Destroyer? What did that mean? What was the goblin talking about? Declan continued to walk backwards, as if he was afraid of the Gatekeeper. His stunning hazel eyes were wide with surprise.
    “Passage granted,” the goblin said melting back into the rock, leaving everyone stunned and speechless. The Gatekeeper had vanished and Declan, the one Willow still loved, had evil in his blood. 

Chapter 6
The Deadlands
     
    “He’s evil. I knew it.” a familiar, snide voice barked out. “I always knew there was something wrong with Pretty Boy.”
    “SHUT UP !” Declan screamed and turned on Chase, his hands instantly ignited to a green flame. Chase backed up, holding his hands up in surrender, a quick look of fear crossing his face at Declan’s display of power. Chase had flipped his switch, as he always seemed to do, and Declan was a tight wad of tension, just ready to take it out on someone, Chase being the number one target.
    Willow felt the ground beneath her shake, as if the beginning of an ear thquake was starting. The rocks and rubble danced and jumped at her feet and she looked quickly to the entrance of the Deadlands. The Gatekeeper had disappeared, and in its place was a dark hole. The gate to the Deadlands had been opened to them. Wind whooshed out from the darkness and tossed her hair wildly. The wind was warm and stifling, unlike the coldness of Iceland surrounding her.
    Declan didn’t seem to notice the giant hole in the mountain as he continued to advance on the Werewolf. Hate was relevant in his eyes. “Don’t ever tell me I’m evil again!” Declan yelled at him.
    Chase’s voice stuttered when he said, “Okay, okay, Warlock. I was just joking…”
    “Bullshit,” Declan said