Chapter 30 “Everybody ready to go down?” Cassie asked as she cleared the last of the breakfast dishes and dumped them in the sink. “What is this about again?” Josh asked. “Dr. Braxton said they’ve made some big jumps in the research recently and he wants to fill us all in,” Cassie replied. “Great, more … Continue reading Children of Two Worlds – 30
Chapter 29, Part 2 Kyle stared at the four walls of his room – the first he’d had in a long time that he could in and out of freely and with no threat of armed guards on the other side. It had been so long since he’d had a bit of freedom that it … Continue reading Children of Two Worlds – 29.2
Chapter 29, Part 1 “Oh, come on, it’s not going to be that bad!” Mariah nudged Kyle as they left the med center. Kyle shoved his hands into the pockets of his new jeans and frowned. “Easy for you to say,” he mumbled. “Cassie’s not freaking out about you anymore, and she’s pretty much the … Continue reading Children of Two Worlds – 29.1
Chapter 28, Part 2 A week later, Cassie went to visit Kyle alone. The doctor had said that, thanks to Luke’s intervention, he was almost healed and would be able to leave the med center. So far, Captain Santos had indicated that Kyle would be staying at the base. Which was probably a smart idea, … Continue reading Children of Two Worlds – 28.2
Chapter 28, Part 1 Cassie led Mariah up to the roof. Since the ice cream had been finished earlier that day, s’mores were on the menu for dessert. So far Mariah hadn’t said anything about the meeting with Kyle and Cassie wasn’t about to bring it up. She knew Mariah would when she was good … Continue reading Children of Two Worlds – 28.1
Chapter 27, Part 2 After Mariah had showered and dressed in some borrowed clothes which were on the big side, she convinced Cassie to show her where the med center was. She needed to check on Kyle. Cassie’s reluctance was obvious but Mariah would work on that once she saw that Kyle was still breathing. … Continue reading Children of Two Worlds – 27.2
Chapter 27, Part 1 Cassie was about ninety percent sure the swinging glass door would have to be replaced after Caleb and Abby blew through it to greet them. Caleb grabbed Mariah in a bear hug. She held it for a few seconds before wriggling free to avoid being smothered. Abby shoved Caleb aside and … Continue reading Children of Two Worlds – 27.1
Chapter 26, Part 2 Cassie watched the medics hurry off with the young man who not too long ago had tried to injure her. Which apparently he hadn’t wanted to. She turned to where Mariah stood, her face twisted in an expression Cassie knew meant she was trying not to cry. “Mariah,” she said and … Continue reading Children of Two Worlds – 26.2
Chapter 26, Part 1 Mason helped Mariah carry Kyle outside. They didn’t get very far on the gravel lot before Kyle’s legs buckled. They had no choice but to finish lowering him to the ground. He grabbed his wound and shut his eyes in a rapidly paling face. “Hey!” Mariah shook him, fear welling inside … Continue reading Children of Two Worlds – 26.1
Chapter 25, Part 2 Mariah lay in the dark, staring up at the glass ceiling faintly illuminated by the fluorescent glow coming from the observation room above the outer door. Lights out had been almost two hours ago, but she hadn’t really gone to bed at 9 P.M. for a long time. Her books had … Continue reading Children of Two Worlds – 25.2
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