for any human in centuries. She looked so vulnerable. Sitting so small in the over sized seat, black hair trailing down her back. Eyes that were obviously fighting back the tears. Sighing, “Listen. The only other thing I know is that the High Council said you are the strongest empath to be born into the human world.”
“What does that mean? Why me?” I screeched, my voice unrecognizable even to myself.
“That means that just made you the hottest commodity in the world Carma.”
It scared me now when he called me by my real name. Usually it meant that he was being dead serious. His sarcasm all but gone. Granted his sarcasm was hardly amusing to me, but he felt more human when he did it. “Why do they want me?”
“Simple. To use you. Some can tap into your abilities, using it for their own. Some, mostly demons look at you like an easy target. Another trophy up on their mantel. Some humans with empath abilities also have a special ability of discernment, to the point where they can tell if someone is lying. Very rare, although extremely coveted. The things that empath could be used for. Unlimited.” He said, passing a sideways glance to me.
Keeping really still, careful not to fidget. I knew what physical actions people made when they were lying. Now completely positive my life depended upon me keeping my mouth shut. Careful not to give my self away to Blane. No one could know. “Where are we going?”
“To a different location. I have to take you to a safer place.” Stepping on the gas, pulling onto the interstate.
He looked sexy. Angel or not, the only thing he exuded was a sexy bad boy appeal. He was so attractive that I tried to remind myself not to stare at him for to long. “You think that we could get me into some clothes. In my lap materialized, a pair of jeans, a pink shirt, socks with black boots. “What the hell? I didn’t know you could do that? Why didn’t you get me some clothes last night?”
“I wasn’t sure it was necessary for you to know who I am. Now finding that I can no longer hide it from you.”
“Yeah the whole demon thing kind of put a cramp in your style. Sorry about that.” Pulling the jeans on, careful to make sure the shirt hid everything. Smiling at me for the first time, I could swear the whole car lit up. Even more stunning than words could ever describe. Now transfixed on his face. “I’m glad I could amuse you.”
“You seem to be funny every once in a while. You should amuse me more often. I get bored.” He said looking forward again, his eyes never leaving the road again.
I lost count how many hours we drove, in silence mostly. I drifted off a couple times, waking up when we pulled into another hotel.
“Your tired. We’ll stop for the night.” He said putting the car in park.
Grabbing my shirt I still wore his, refusing to change that in front of him. “Where are we going?” I asked wearily, rubbing the back of my cramped neck.
“I have a house in the country, pretty far from civilization. At least there it will be harder for the humans to find you.”
“And the demons?” Asking as we walked into the lobby of the hotel. Giving me another glance, pretty much warning me to be quiet.
Getting our room and walking down the hall, he insisted on the first floor. I assume for a good getaway if need be. “Demons can find us anywhere we go. Since you’re with me, you’re a little more shielded than you normally would be. However, It won’t take long for them to figure it out.”
Inserting the room key into the slot he held the door open waiting for me to walk in ahead of him. Scanning the hallway before following me in.
“I need a shower, you can go first.” He said reaching into the bathroom throwing a towel in my arms. Standing in front of me, his arms crossed again.
“How long are you going to watch over me?” I didn’t like to use the word protect. Made me feel to vulnerable.
“As long as necessary, or I get reassigned somewhere