Allegiant (43 page)

I have money?

“
That’s if you’re willing
to share,” Garrett quickly amends and gives me an apologetic smile.
“We can live outside of town and James can escort you when it’s
safe for him to do so.”

I narrow my eyes. Damn it! I need some time
to myself!

“
Actually, this might work
better,” Garrett muses and turns to Dane. “You have to return home
eventually. It will be more convenient with Emma closer to
you.”

I tap my fingers impatiently against my
knee. They’re all so great at planning my life. “How long is this
going to last? You can’t possibly take me everywhere. What if I
need to go to the gynecologist?”

All three of them blanch and I smirk.
“See?”

I can visualize the wheels turning in
Garrett’s head. “We’ll have to take each situation as it comes and
stay behind the scenes if necessary.” He looks to James and Dane.
“The main point is that we are near Emma should she need us.”

They all nod and I roll my eyes. Am I even
here? Does my opinion matter? I get it; I’m at risk without a
Guardian and Kellan seeks to hurt me. But wait…why is he mad at me
again? So Dane put a bracelet on my wrist and I’m somewhat
protected. Big deal.

“
Can someone explain why
Kellan hates me?” I ask. “Because I don’t get it.”

Garrett and James exchange another knowing
glance. I’m starting to hate those.

“
Madeleine and Ash will be
here in a few days to explain,” Garrett says. “My knowledge of the
Larvatus is limited. I’d rather you hear it from them.”

“
The who?”

“
The Larvatus. Translated
it means Charmed.”

“
Madeline and Ash are
charmed?”

“
Yes,” Garrett says. He
pauses and looks at his hands then back at me. “And from what
little I understand, now you may be Charmed, too.”