Angel Of Mercy (Cambions #3) by Shannon Dermott

in a reassuring voice.
    “He doesn’t even want to do. Luke can do it. Why are you being such a—” I said, stopping myself in time.
    Brow raised, Mom said, “Flynn.”
    Flynn let out a heavy sigh thick with meaning. “Look, I don’t want to get in between the two. But if it means I get out of jail, I’ll do it.”
    “Didn’t you just get back from taking care of things?” Mom asked. She was okay with Flynn taking care of things. I was so tired of the double standard. We were all the same. A toothy grin covered Flynn’s face. “Good. We are all in agreement,” Mom declared.
    When I was just about to speak, Sebastian beat me to it. “If that’s all?”
    “And where are you headed off to?” Mom voiced what we were all wondering. There was a tone of challenge in her voice. Something had changed in her. I wanted to calmly talk to her about it. But every time we spoke these days, we fought.
    Cocking his head to the side, Sebastian said, “Taking care of your daughter’s demon problem. If you’ve noticed, we haven’t been plagued with attacks of the supernatural type.” Not bothering to stay, he vanished as if to make his point that my mom didn’t rule him.
    “Mom,” I began.
    “Mercy McKayla,” she said, narrowing her eyes. “That’s it. You’re still grounded.” She looked pointedly at Luke who had intertwined our fingers.
    “For how long?” I asked
    “Until I say otherwise,” she said. Then she looked at Luke. “Say your goodbyes.” And she left.
    David closed his eyes. Then in a hushed tone, he said, “Mercy, I’ll speak with her.”
    I nodded at him because it wasn’t his fault. He left following the chilly breeze my mom had flown out on. She was just missing a broom. Flynn stood and made his way to the open door. “You’re not going to say anything?” I called after him.
    Flynn turned around. “I don’t like this anymore then you do.” And then he left.
    Alone with Luke, I cursed. “She’s being such a bitch.”
    “She’s doing what she thinks is best,” he said, pulling me on his lap. I’m sure his thoughts were like mine but he was trying to make the best of the moment.
    “How can you say that? She’s being ridiculous.” Looking in his blue eyes, I was brought home. Pressing my face in his chest, I tried to reign in my anger. I managed to suppress questions about where he and Flynn went and what they did. I just breathed him in. “You didn’t tell them about the prophesy did you?” 
    “Your mom isn’t exactly in the mood to hear anything I have to say right now. But we should tell everyone.”
    I wasn’t in the mood to argue. “Not tonight though?” When he agreed, I felt oppression subsided, I added, “Stay tonight.”
    His grin said it all.
    “She can’t stop you from seeing Flynn.” I murmured.
    Kissing my temple, he said, “I’ll stay if you really want me to.”

Chapter Thirteen
     
     
     
    Eating toast, I wasn’t thrilled with my new babysitting arrangements. I was fed up with having to be watched over. I could take care of myself. I was sure I could do better if my demon and I could come to an understanding. Everyone may still need convincing, but they would just have to believe. Determined, it meant no more calling on Sebastian unless it was absolutely necessary.
    Luke didn’t stay over, to respect Mom’s wishes. He thought he could earn her high opinion by doing the right thing. I doubted it would happen. With Mom’s decree, I had no choice but to wait for Flynn who was going to drive me to school.
    The boy in question, who wasn’t any more happy about this situation than I was, came down wearing a navy shirt that said Mount and Do Me , in yellow letters. Of course it was a play off the soda. If I rolled my eyes any harder they might have gotten stuck in the back of my head.
    I hopped off my seat, grabbed my bag and jacket and headed for the door before he could speak. I had a key, so I wouldn’t be just standing in the cold waiting.