Unraveling of Avery Snow, The by Christy Sloat Read Free Book Online Page B

At some point we had discussed his mom and her talents. She didn’t read minds like he did, but he assured me her strengths were not to be denied.
    “You’re in danger, my dear, not something you can control. This danger is coming for you and you can’t stop it. She will take someone you love,” she said as she still held her head. It was like she was watching it all unfold in her brain. “She is a force to be reckoned with, she is strong. She is cunning. Be careful, Avery, she is hiding right under your nose.”
    “Who is she?” I asked, feeling breathless.
    “A dark being, darker than those that came before her. I cannot tell you her name, as all I can see is her dark hair, dark skin, and blue eyes that pierce the soul.”
    I stepped back from her and ran my fingers through my hair. I felt suffocated now with all of this news . I knew whom she spoke of—Sarafe. I looked up to see Ianni and Kerri walking towards me giggling. I had to try to put on a smile and drop this subject.
    “Ke rri I am so sorry if I offended—” I started.
    “No , don’t say sorry. I am so happy you said what you said.” Kerri hugged me and I noticed Sue walking into the Inn, away from us and away from me. She probably saw me as a black cloud that now would put everyone in danger.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    Chapter Six
    Live For T onight
     
    I didn’t tell Kerri about Sue’s warning, but I did tell Ianni. She remained silent for the whole drive to Dallas’ house. I began to get worried about her silence once we rounded the corner of his street, but finally she spoke.
    “I can’t seem to find John and it’s unnerving. Before Christmas he came to me and told me about this girl. Now it’s like he doesn’t want to talk to me,” she said, sounding upset. “He assured me he would watch you and I haven’t lost faith in that. I think that I have lost all of my contact with him and Lillith because I am becoming more and more accustomed to being human.”
    Lillith . I often wondered about her as well. She had to still be guiding Landon. Whether we saw her do it or not, she was there still. There was no way she would leave him alone.
    “We can’t let this drag us down , Ianni. Let’s have a nice afternoon with Dallas.”
    It was the only thing I could offer to her. I had no idea what else to say to her at this point. We had survived Dark Guides before , so we could do it again, right?
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    By the evening Ianni had secured a job working at Evolve with Dallas as a host. She ended up swimming while Dallas and I sat on the deck talking about my afternoon. He was proud and shocked that I had voiced my concern on behalf of Kerri. While we stargazed I briefly wanted to tell him about Sarafe, the Dark Guide, but changed my mind. I didn’t want to ruin this night with him. Landon came out and jumped into the pool with Ianni. I couldn’t help but watch them in the water together. They splashed each other and I noticed Landon flirting with her! Jealousy coursed through me as I bit my lip, trying hard not to frown.
    “ What’s wrong?” Dallas asked. He could tell I was upset. I hated that my feelings showed through.
    “I’m cold,” I mumbled.
    “I can keep you warm. Come on inside.” He scooped me up and carried me into the house. Laying me down on his bed, he hovered over me. He was so beautiful, and he was mine. I couldn’t let my feelings for Landon ruin our future together. Reaching up, I pulled him down next to me. We kissed gently until it became more heated. He began to caress my back, but then dug his fingers in to hold me closer. I wanted him. All of him. He was right here with me, but I felt like I couldn’t keep him close enough. I rolled him over and straddled him. He looked up at me hungrily; he wanted me, too. I was happy to spend these moments with him, so I got lost in his arms. I needed to live for tonight and not worry about anything else.
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    The next day I hardly thought about