The Covenant of Chaos

ds appeared extremely heavy, and his body pulsed as if it had gone through a meat grinder. The odor of antiseptic fi

Lucas?" Oh,

s open. Evelyn Kane sat beside his bed, donning a worn cardigan that fell gently over her slim

oarse, barely above a whisp

They claimed... they claimed it was unfortunate, Lucas. "They were uncertain if you woul

on racing through his thoughts like a terrible nightmare. "The van

g. "However, that is inconsequential." Y

ng to rise. Pain pierced his ribs, and he win

te coat showed up, carrying a clipboard. His hair, now flecked with gray, was slicked back

lored, looking at him w

hree broken ribs, a slight concussion, and several ugly bruises, but there is no int

rmured. He moved once more, grimacing as his body

her hold on his hand becoming firmer

heart sank. "I ca

voice firm despite its shakiness. "We'll fig

f. "Your mother's right. You're in no condition to stress

hat sounds awesome. "Unless I have about a hundred i

his place isn't happening right now." "We will hold you

his head against the

eturned home to rest, although it was evident that she despised departing from him. The const

y-the bright lights, the collision, the bizarre sight he experienced afterward. That

miss the recollection. Perhaps it was

it happen