Allison Brennan - Original Sin

“How did you know?” Moira whispered.

He shook his head. “I remembered how when the Cerberus bit you, it died. I hoped … maybe your blood …” He stopped, not knowing what he was going to say because he couldn’t get his mind around it. “I just knew.”

“Like you knew the magic words.”

“Magic words?”

“How you slowed him down. The exorcism or whatever it was you did. It was the language Serena was speaking. Is that what you did on the cliffs the other night?”

He didn’t know. “Moira, I’m sorry, I wish I had answers-I don’t.”

“We’ll figure it out.”

“How did I earn your trust?” It mattered to him, greatly.

“I don’t know, but-we’re in this together. All of us.”

Anthony appeared, joining them inside the ambulance. “I agree,” he said. “Together.” He looked at Moira’s arm as well. “Are you sure it was a demon that bit you? I’ve never heard of anything like a demon dying from biting a human. I’ll research it.” He didn’t sound hopeful.

Rafe smiled woefully as Moira dozed off. “Let’s keep it quiet. There are a lot of people who don’t like Moira.”

Anthony nodded. “I’ll be discreet. Skye’s wrapping up the explanations.”

“Which are?”

“I’m not sure yet, I think she’s winging it. She knows how far she can go.” He put his hand on Rafe’s shoulder. “As soon as she’s done, we’ll go back to my place. You-and Moira-need sleep.” He left.

Rafe looked at the sleeping beauty beside him. Her expression was uneasy and she moaned. He pulled her closer to him and kissed the top of her head.

“I’ll do anything to protect you, my love,” he whispered. “Anything.”