See How She Fights (The Chronicles of Izzy #2)(53)

“What did he say to you today about your destiny?”

There were secrets hidden in Kennan’s voice that I did not like. Once again, I knew he was keeping something from me.

“What aren’t you telling me Kennan?” I pushed away from him so that I could look him in the eyes. I wanted to watch and see if he would lie straight to my face after everything we had been through the past week.

“I am not keeping anything from you, Izzy. There are rumors, or rather prophecies, that center around the regeneration of the soul walker. Since you can soul walk, Aberto seems to think they are about you. But it is not certain, so it is nothing that you should think about right now. Right now, we need to eat so that you can go and save those Seers,” Kennan smiled brightly. I knew there was something he was afraid to tell me, just as I knew I would be doing everything in my power to find out just what these prophecies said.

“You’re right. I need to focus on one thing at a time. No sense in worrying about something that may or may not be about me. I need to run by and see if Eleanor can help me with the ritual to separate Xavier from the Seers. If she can’t, then I will have to call on Aberto for help tomorrow. Whatever is going on between the two of you needs to be put aside until this is over, okay?” Kennan looked at me steadily for a moment as if he was weighing every possible option.

“I don’t like it, but I promise not to interfere. I want to keep you safe, Izzy. Sometimes I get a little crazy thinking about the danger you throw yourself into. I wonder if you ever stop and think before dashing into the middle of things. I don’t want to wake up and find you gone again.” The haunted look in his eyes told me everything I needed to know.

“I know. I also know that I don’t have a choice in all of this. Not a good choice at any rate. I either put myself in the middle of it, risking it all to save the Seers, or I sit back and do nothing. You know that the last one is not an option I can live with. I promise that I will be as careful as I can be. That is why I put up with Aberto yelling at me all day. I won’t go in unprepared. Plus, you will be there to keep me safe this time.” I smiled up at him, trying to lighten the mood. I needed to eat and forget about what the next day might hold.

“Let’s get you something to eat.” Kennan wrapped his arm back around me and led me into my second favorite room in the house, the dining facility. The smells of dinner pulled me in. I was absolutely famished.

“So, how goes the training, Pip Squeak?” Ian startled me.

“Fine,” I muttered.

“Soul walker, who woulda thunk it?” he snickered as he made his way over to sit down next to Molly. He looked down at her with a mixture of fear and love. I could hardly begin to guess what was going on with the two of them. I wished they would just get together and be done with it.

“Food,” I said to Kennan. He laughed causing his body to shake. I loved the way his laugh rumbled around inside of him like tiny thunder claps. It seemed like an eternity had passed since I had heard it.

“Yes, let’s feed you,” he smiled.

We sat down and ate our dinner in companionable silence. Mostly because I was, once again, trying to suck down my food as quickly as possible. I was sure I looked quite ridiculous, but this whole soul walking thing left me famished. By the time my plate was cleared, Kennan had only made it halfway through his meal.

“Hungry?” he asked with a raised brow.

“Yep, but not for food anymore.” I eyed him steadily. I needed him tonight. It had been too long since we’d been able to be together. Far longer than we should ever have to go.

“I think I am full,” he said, standing up. He moved towards me and pulled me from my seat before tossing me over his shoulder.

“I just ate Kennan. I am going to puke all over your back,” I giggled.

“Better not,” he said as he swatted my butt.

We made our way up to the room, turning several heads along the way. I really didn’t care what anyone thought of me at the moment. I was tired of worrying about everyone else’s needs. For tonight, I would just worry about Kennan and me. I could get back to saving the world in the morning. Kennan put me down outside of the door and reached for our key.

“You sure you don’t want to talk to Eleanor tonight?” Kennan’s voice had dropped to a deep rumble and every word spoke of unimaginable delights that had nothing to do with the actual words he was saying.

“It can wait,” I said, pulling him into the room.

“Thank the gods.” He picked me up so that I could wrap myself around his body. He carried me into the room and threw me on the bed, settling himself between my legs before thoroughly ravishing my mouth. I was breathless and felt the most alive I had felt in days. I threw all other thoughts aside and submersed myself in the moment. I breathed Kennan in. I needed more. I needed it all.

I turned him over so that I was atop him. I looked down into his face and was struck by the love I saw there. I knew undoubtedly that I would never love anyone again the way I loved him. I bent down and brushed my mouth against his. Whispering, “I love you,” between kisses. I left all else behind and surrendered myself to Kennan. For one night, I could be just his.

I inhaled deeply as he flipped me back over on the bed, brushing his lips down my neck as he went. He ripped my shirt from my top with little effort. My pants were yanked off in a similar fashion. Kennan devoured me. There was nothing sweet in that moment. He took what he needed and I took it all back in turn. We were greedy, and by the end, we were both left empty. We’d both given everything we had until neither of us had anything left to give.