Angered Seasons: The Worst Birthday Ever (Volume One) (10 page)

Lane had his rifle up again, his eyes
scanning the people staring at us, looking for the next one who was
about to start trouble. “Get him out of here, Gabs.”

My heart dropped. “I am not leaving you with
a bunch of lunatics.” My comment earned me a few grumbles.

Lane’s eyes met mine. “Go.” When I simply
glared back at him, he turned his attention to Max. “Get her back
to the shop.”

Max glanced from me to him. “Sorry, Gabs.” He
caught the keys Lane tossed to him then swung me over his shoulder.
“Boss’s orders.”

“Whatever happens, go.” Lane put himself
between us and the others. I pounded my fists against Max’s back,
unable to stop him. He threw me into the truck and jumped in
himself. I looked up just as Max floored the truck and saw Lane
being hit by another man and falling to the ground. I screamed and
Max blanched at the sound of a riffle going off. The smell of blood
reached my nose and I noticed a cut on my arm where I’d fell into
the shelf. My dream rushed back to me. I barely had time to roll
down the window before my stomach rid itself of the bacon and eggs.
My chest clenched, my sobs raked through me.

“I’m sorry, Gabby.”

I watched as Max’s tears matched my own and I
took his hand, clinging to it. I closed my eyes and cried harder as
my mind alternated between Lane being dragged to the ground and the
sound of the rifle going off. There really was no sound quite like
that.

To be continued…

For Matt

It’s amazing what a conversation about the
weather can spark in the imagination.

About the Author

Mireille Chester was born in Ottawa, Ontario
in 1979 and moved to Saskatchewan when she was eight. Writing is
one of her many passions which also include reading, drawing,
painting, animals, and the outdoors. She is a stay at home mom and
wife.

Her first series, The Chosen One Trilogy, is
the first of her adventures which are based in the world of
Quelondain. The three stories, Crossover, Journey, and Destiny
follow the adventures of Hayden Carlson when she suddenly discovers
a world filled with magic and finds herself caught up in a war that
could wipe out almost every being that lives there. The trilogy has
been described as a great mix of epic and paranormal fantasy.

Mireille now lives in Prince Albert,
Saskatchewan with her husband and their three children as well as
multiple animals. She hopes to keep readers entertained with her
magical worlds and enjoyable characters.

http://mireillechester.com is where you can
learn more about her books and follow her blog.

Books by Mireille Chester

Adult Novels

The Chosen One Trilogy

Crossover

Journey

Destiny

The Witteck Chronicles (coming soon)

Young Adult Novels

Chael’s Luck

Tyler’s Story (coming soon)