"No. She hasn't answered. I need to go. Tell Thad to hurry up."
"Will do. Be careful, Alyssa. My number is programmed in your phone. Use it if you need to or even if you just need an old ear to bend."
I smile appreciatively, feeling a little better. Dark angels are dangerous, no doubt. They're not demons, not angels, but the gray area in between. Until now, I've never knowingly come into contact with one.
"Thanks."
I turn around, pulling out my phone as I walk to the car. As usual, it goes straight to my mother's voicemail without even ringing. Ending the pointless call, I dial Frankie immediately after.
"Hey, Lyss. I'm glad to hear from you. Thad said you made it out with nothing more than a skinned knee."
That's because he didn't count a broken heart.
"Yeah. I'm surprised you and Mom didn't bother to call."
I hadn't meant to sound so bitter, but I'm a little pissed at this point.
"Sorry, Lyss. It's been... We've had a lot going on. I was on my way there that night when Thad called to say you were safe and in good company."
Something loud crashes in the background, and I hear Frankie cursing under his breath.
"I've got to go, Lyss. Potions are running awry."
The phone is dead before I can question what that's supposed to mean. Apparently everyone is fine with me beingokaywithout checking on me themselves. It's almost painful to know that my father was the one there when I needed him the most.
Before I can think about it too much, Gage is suddenly materializing in front of me, his eyes narrowing when he sees me.
"What the hell are you doing here?" he grumbles, exasperation in his tone.
"I came to find out... What areyoudoing here?" I counter.
"I came to speak with Kane."
"I thought you were dealing with an issue for the Somage."
He frowns, his lips tightening. "I am. That pervert Heath is the one they found destroyed and left for dead."
