War (Book 3 in Destined Series)

21

"Why were you so against me coming with you?" Luke asks as we drive.

"What?" I ask

"You were against me coming with you. You wanted me to stay back. Why?"

"Oh." is all I can answer. He looks over at me then back out the front window.

"So what's the reason Christina?"

"Really Luke, are we gonna do this?" I ask

"I just want to know why." he says and I sigh.

"I just didn't want you to come."

"Please, what's the real reason?" he asks and I huff

"Because I was worried."

"About what?"

"Please can we not have this conversation right now? Just keep driving. We need to cover as many miles as we can before it gets dark and we have to move to foot." I say and he sighs

"Fine. But don't think I won't ask again."

"I wouldn't dare." I retort and he sighs.

He keeps driving and I lean back pulling my knees up to my chest.

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"We're as far as we can drive." he says and I look over nodding.

"We'll stay in that hotel for the night. It looks pretty run down. Not many people should be here. Probably our safest bet." I mumble and he nods.

"Let's go get a room." he says and I nod as we get out of the car. I hide my weapons in my book bag then follow after him. We walk inside slowly and cautiously and look around.

"Wow." I say. It's literally empty. Footsteps sound and then a gasp.

"Guests! Oh my goodness two guests!" a female voice exclaims and Luke and I turn to face her.

"Oh hello hello how may I help you?" she asks and I smile politely and step forward.

"Hey my name is Amelia and this is my fiancé Jacob." I say thinking quick.

"Oh wonderful! Just one room?"

"Yes." I say and she smiles.

"I'll give you two the honeymoon sweet. It's the best room in the hotel and the most private." she says with a wink and I snicker awkwardly.

"How much?" I ask and she looks over at me.

"Typically 50, but let's make a deal and cut it half off." she says and I smile.

"How about 60?" I ask and her eyes widen, followed by the biggest smile I've ever seen coming to her face. I dig for the cash then pull it out and hand it to her.

"Wow, thank you so much." she says and I smile.

"Don't mention it." I say and she motions for us to follow her. I look over at Luke but he's not looking at me. I turn back around and follow her up two flights of stairs.

"Here we are room 222. The honeymoon sweet. Best for a young couple like yourselves. Have a great night." she says and I smile. She gently waves then leaves the room. I drop my bag onto the ground and look around.

This place is beautiful! Why's it seem so abandoned? This is the nicest room I've seen in a long long time. I then turn around to face Luke and find him already looking at me.

"Jacob? Fiancé?" he asks and I shrug.

"Quick thinking. I'm gonna grab a shower." I say then pull off my jacket, and walk into the bathroom. I shut the door then turn on the shower water and pull my hair out of the ponyo it's in. I put my ear piece on the counter and roll my shoulders walking back over to the shower. I hold my hand under the water as I wait for the right temperature. Finally it comes, and I pull my clothes off and step in. As soon as I shut the curtain, the door opens and footsteps sound. I poke my head out and look over at Luke.

"Hey, I'll be out in a minute." he says

"It's ok. Don't rush, I'll be in here for a while anyways." I say and he nods as I shut the curtain back. I grab the shampoo, squirting it into my hand then scrubbing it into my hair. I follow after with the conditioner, letting it sit in while I wash my body. I soon get the conditioner out too, then hear the sink turn on.

I quietly poke my head out of the curtain. Luke leans forward his muscles bulging as he clutches the side of the sink. He seems to be staring at his reflection but I can't see well enough to know if that's true.. He was in the same position though, at the safe house. He was in that position, when he told me about his nightmares.

I shut off the water then step out wrapping a towel around myself. I walk towards him and he looks over at me.

"You ok?" I ask and he nods shutting off the sink water.

"You sure?" I ask

"Yeah." he says slowly turning to face me.

"Ok. I'll be out there." I say and he nods. I walk to the door then slowly turn back around.

"Are you sure you're ok?"

"Yes Christina, go out to bed I'll be there soon."

I sigh but nod and leave. I shut the door behind me then walk out to the bed. I bend down grabbing a sweatshirt from my bag, then stand up and pull it on. Looking around I catch sight of the amulet on the table and I walk over to it. I pick it up then hold it up. The amulet swings back and forth on the chain and I slowly put it back down. I cover it with my jacket then turn back around and walk over to the bed. I click off the lamp then climb into the bed. The sheets ruffle as I climb on. I kick the comforter up then lay down under it. When I finally get comfortable, I shut my eyes and fall asleep.

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I leave the bathroom and walk out into the main room. The light from the bathroom shows Christina's form, as she sleeps breathing gently. I walk over to my duffle and pull out a pair of sweats. I pull them on then walk back over to the bathroom and shut off the light. Making my way in the dark, I slowly head towards which way I assume was the bed. My eyes adjust to the darkness and I blink seeing the bed in front of me. I carefully and quietly get on then lay down pulling the blanket over me. Christina grumbles something then rolls over. Her breath hits my lips and I swallow hard. She puts her face moreso into the pillow and I gently put an arm above her head. She sleeps soundly for the rest of the time before I myself, fall asleep.

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