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AURORA
Ihate that I worry over Diego. It’s not that I don’t have faith that he can handle himself. I’m just new to this whole thing. At least he took Tiernan with him. The thought of Diego getting even a little scratch because of me is what worries me the most. His life has been filled with so much darkness already that I don’t want to add more to it. When it comes to me, I only want there to be light and sweetness.
With that said, I’ve never hated Kent more than I do at this moment. He needs to be handled. I know going through the normal channels won’t work when it comes to him. I also know that if he’s not bothering me, his focus might shift to someone else. That person might not have the means to protect herself or be blessed to have a Diego in her life to take care of it. I mean, taking Kent out is best for womankind. That’s how I have to think of this situation.
“So…” Daphne says, getting my attention. I hadn't seen her come into the kitchen. I was debating what I should make everyone for dinner tonight. Cooking will help keep my mind off Diego for a while. Or maybe not, because I’m pretty sure I’ve just been standing here this whole time thinking about him.
“What?” I look over at her. She’s now dressed in black pants and a black hoodie. Her red hair is pulled tight in a high ponytail.
“Don’t you think we should follow after them?”
“I’m not sure that’s a good idea.” I think Diego would be upset if I left the lodge, but Daphne’s idea is rather tempting.
She leans over, elbows on the island. “If anyone can calm Kent down, it would be you.”
“He’s trying to kill me.”
“No, he wants to kill you so that no one else can have you. But if you’re there when things get bad, maybe you could step in.”
“And what? Offer myself up to him?”
“No.” Daphne's shoulders drop. She shakes her head. “I just thought if Kent walks away from this alive, it’d be less of a spotlight on this place. But never mind. It was a stupid idea.” She starts to turn around to leave.
“Wait!” I shout.
She stops.
“You’re still going, aren't you?” I ask her.
“I’m sorry. I was baiting you, but when you said the offer yourself up thing, I realized what I was really asking you to do. You shouldn't go. Kent really is dangerous.”
“But you’re still going to go.” It’s not a question. Her outfit says it all.
“It’s kind of my thing. You know, the whole snooping around thing. Plus, I kind of want to watch Kent get what’s coming to him. He’s vile.”
I make up my mind. “I’m coming.”
“No, you’re not. You’re not offering yourself up to him.”
She turns, trying to leave again. I grab her arm and stop her. “If you don’t let me come, then I’ll alert the others to what you’re doing.”
“They can’t make me stay here,” she says almost petulantly.
I give her a look. One that says the men around here do whatever they think the right thing is. In the blink of an eye they’d kidnap her for a few hours to keep us safe if they thought she was going to do something dangerous.
She sighs and looks me up and down. “Change your shirt.”
Good call. It’s bright pink and unmissable. I take off toward my room and grab a black sweater before I pull boots on. We’d packed winter stuff when we expected to stay in Frozen Falls. I grab a pair of gloves too before I run back to the kitchen.
“That was fast.” Even as she says that, she begins to head to the door. I follow behind her, trying to keep up. If we want to get out of here, we’re going to have to be quick and stick together. She already looks like she has a plan in place.
We enter a large garage. “Get in that Jeep.” She points at it. The thing is massive and has chains on the tires. She said ‘get in’ as if it will be easy. It’s so high off the ground I’ll have to climb up to get in.
“I’m driving, but you start it up,” she says before she tosses the keys my way. I catch them mid air, then do as she asks. The Jeep is already facing outward. In fact, all of the vehicles seem to be.
I turn back to watch as Daphne hits a button and takes off running toward the Jeep. She jumps in, and I realize she opened the garage door. As soon as it’s open enough for her to get out, she wastes no time in doing so. She guns it like someone is hot on our trail.
“I'm not sure if there is an alert that goes off when the door is opened.” She shrugs.
