Page 96 of Destined to Fight

He shook his head. I was working on it when ye showed up. I’m positive it was someone in the Council.

I’ll help you find them.

Why don’t we focus on finding answers for ye first? I have a feeling the people who killed my father are dangerous. That’s not something ye need to be involved in when yer already fighting people off left and right.

She did have a full plate at the moment; Kade had a point. After we figure my shit out, then.

Kade gave her his half smile and nodded.

The pilot’s voice came over the speakers. “Prepare for landing.”

Are ye ready for another one of Asta’s games?

Always.

Twenty minutes later, the plane landed in London, and everyone received their directions from Asta. There were five SUVs waiting for them again. Everyone piled in and they were off.

This time, they changed cars twice, and it took them about ninety minutes to reach their destination, but everyone made it safely. There was no doubt that Asta’s plan was phenomenal, but the fact that they made it all the way to London without a single attack made Kelly uneasy. It didn’t make sense after everything they’d faced each time they’d left the house before.

Something wasn’t right.

The car pulled up to a beautiful apartment building, from what Kelly could see in the dark. It was four stories high and spanned a large portion of the street. The building even curved as the street did, something she wasn’t used to seeing in the States. The entrance to the building was elegant and inviting, with a decorative brick arch framing two dark, wooden double doors.

After Fabian checked to make sure the coast was clear, Kade helped her out of the car, then led them into the building and up to the second-floor apartment. When he opened the door, she gasped at the vast interior. It was beautifully decorated and modern compared to the obviously historical building.

Just like on the plane, everyone was there waiting for them.

Asta ran over to Kelly, beaming the whole way. “I’m so glad it worked out.” The small vampire wrapped her arms around Kelly in a bear hug.

Kelly hugged her back. “Me too. You’re a genius, Asta.”

Asta stepped back, blushing. “Well, thanks. I try! Why doesn’t everyone settle in and relax for the night? There’s food and blood here, so no need to go out. Not to mention it’s about 3:00 a.m. locally. Let me know if you need anything.” With that, she skipped away.

Kelly had a feeling Asta was exhausted and didn’t want to show it to anyone. She’d worked so hard to make sure they all arrived safe, and now she could take a much-deserved night to relax, knowing her plan worked out.

Kade showed her up to his room, assuming she would want to share it with him. She couldn’t hide her hesitation from him given their link, but she followed him anyway. The reality of the situation was that sleep would not come easy tonight no matter the room she chose. She justified the matter by telling herself she’d at least sleep better in Kade’s arms than in a room by herself.

Their bags were in the room already, and Clyde protested loudly from his carrier on the bed when they walked in. Kelly let him out, and he immediately ran circles around her, butting his head against her in a demand for attention.

Would ye like something to eat? I’m going to make sure all is well before we turn in.

Just something light, whatever is in the fridge is fine. This place isn’t quite your style. Whose is it?

It belonged to my da. He left it to me when he died. I enjoy the city, so I kept it.

She felt his sadness as he looked around the room. He missed his father, and the question of what took him plagued Kade’s mind.

I’ll be right back, he thought at her, and left the room.

His sadness stayed with him as he went downstairs to the kitchen, and she watched through his mind as he went. The apartment was beautiful, and every touch was clearly Kade’s father’s. As another pang of sorrow came through, she let their connection go for a moment, not wanting to intrude on what would normally be his private thoughts.

The bedroom was large with a modern style. Everything in it was simple yet elegant, and all the colors were light. White, gold, silver. Nothing was dark or quiet. The room felt alive.

Curiosity got the best of her, and Kelly started looking around. She guessed Kade hadn’t come back here since his father’s death. Some of his father’s things would still be around.

The nightstands on either side of the bed were empty. The dresser had a few pieces of clothing in it, but nothing significant. Everything seemed in its place until the desk in the corner of the room caught her eye. The chair in front of the desk sat at an angle, suggesting the person had left in a hurry. A folded piece of paper lay underneath a pen on the desk.

Kelly went to the desk and sat down in the chair. As she picked it up, Kelly noticed the paper was folded at an angle. Everything else in the apartment was neat and organized, it didn’t make sense that a man who cared so much about appearance would fold a note without lining up the edges of the paper.

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