@@@@@My gaze flickered toward him at the sound of
@@@@@My gaze flickered toward him at the sound of his voiceI could just
see his bright eyes around Jared's elbow, focused on me“It didn't fall!” he complained
CHAPTER 34
Buried
Jared lunged forward, away from meWith a loud smacking sound, his fist hit Kyle's face
Kyle's eyes rolled back in his head, and his mouth fell slack
The room was very quiet for a few seconds
“Um,” Doc said in a mild voice, “medically speaking, I'm not sure that was the most helpful
thing for his condition
“ButI feel better,” Jared answered, sullen
Doc smiled the tiniest smile“Well, maybe a few more minutes of unconsciousness won't kill
him
Doc began looking under Kyle's lids again, taking his pulse…
“What happened?” Wes was by my head, speaking in a murmur
“Kyle tried to kill it,” Jared answered before I could“Are we really surprised?”
“Did not,” I muttered
“Altruism seems to come more naturally to it than lies,” Jared noted
“Are youtrying to be annoying?” I demandedMy patience was not waning, but entirely gone
How long had it been since I'd slept? The only thing that ached worse than my leg was my head
Every breath hurt my sideI realized, with some surprise, that I was in a truly bad mood
“Because if you are, then be assured, you have succeeded
Jared and Wes looked at me with shocked eyesI was sure that if I could see the others, their
expressions would matchHe was the master of the poker face
“Iam female,” I complai