Page 190 of Chaos has a Name
He’d heard plenty.
There was no point getting worked up over the woman since her father had made it crystal clear. He was too white to even share water with her.
Let alone see what might happen if he could get past his awkwardness.
Getting up, he moved further away, giving them space. He didn’t want to be called a mistake.
Been there.
Done That.
He wanted someone to see the real him, and this woman was not it. Her father had spoken, and he wouldn’t make her choose.
She had a family, and a life.
He didn’t.
“Dad, he likes reading books, and he’s a soldier. He’s not exactly some homeless guy I found by the river. I think I can make up my own mind.”
Her father was horrified.
“So you mean to defy me?” Lance asked.
Oh, well, that was normally how she dealt with his bossiness.
She patted his cheek, as she watched Uriel moving toward the trees.
“Absolutely. When you say silly things, it’s my job to disobey. I’m going to help work this, and I’m going to learn more about the man. If you don’t want me to, that means I’m doing something right.”
She was so frustrating, but he loved her.
All he could hope wasThe Hollowforgave them for interfering in its protection of the reservation. He prayed that his daughter was not hurt in the process.
IfThe Hollowwas angered by the pushback, or the outsiders, they’d all be punished.
He pulled a book from his bag, and handed it to her.
“Give this to Elizabeth. Tell her I will see her later when I get a moment with her father-in-law. Rayna, be careful. This is so dangerous. You don’t know what you’re messing with here.”
Well, she would.
This was her home, and she was responsible for the safety here. That she took very seriously.
Taking the book, she gave him a kiss on the cheek. He may be insane, but she still loved him.
“See you later, Dad,” she offered. “I love you,” she added as she jogged off to catch up with Uriel.
Her father just sighed.
When would his daughter learn? It was clear she had no fear when it came to the important things. Hopefully, that would change.
This was no joke.
Unfortunately.
Because someone had much longer legs, and he was hauling ass to the trees, Rayna had to hustle to catch up with him.
It appeared he was trying to escape, but why?
