Renegade: Volume 2 by Ella Price Page A

me before. I was just too stubborn to listen. If I
couldn’t blame every vampire I saw; then I wouldn’t have anyone to blame. “How
do I get past this? How do I even attempt to give him a chance?”
    “I
don’t know. That is between you and him, but he wouldn’t have done all he has
if he didn’t have a reason, and as good looking and cool as I am; I just don’t
think I am his reason,” he teased as he nudged me again.
    I
laughed and shook my head. I knew he was right. Everything Aubrey had done was
for me, and in a way everything I had done was for him. The old me would have
never thought twice about letting a vampire sacrifice himself for Tanner. I
wasn’t too sure if I liked this new me. She was emotional and annoying. “What
do I do now?” I asked hoping he would have an answer.
    “Whatever
you have too to survive,” he said like it was simple.
    “Colin
thinks we can stand against the vampire council and the death marshals. What do
you think?” I was only asking because I was hoping he would say something
positive and comforting like he always seemed to do.
    “I
think it is going to be difficult, but if anyone can do it, you can,” he said
softly.
    I
smiled at him as I leaned into him. “Thank you.”
    He
laughed softly. “For what?”
    I
sighed. “For making me feel a little less like a monster.”
    “You
aren’t a monster. You are just young and maybe a little excitable,” he said
amused.
    I
shoved him. “I am good at what I do,” I countered.
    He
laughed as he stood. “You are right. If I ever become a vampire I will not be
sticking around.”
    I
grinned. “I wouldn’t hurt you.”
    He
looked at me like he didn’t believe me. “I think that would depend on your
mood.”
    I
rolled my eyes and stood as well. “I should get back. I need to get some sleep.
I feel like I haven’t slept in days.”
    He
nodded. “I should go to. Stay out of trouble and call me if you need me,” he
said then pulled me into a hug.
    I
closed my eyes as I relaxed against him. “I will, I promise,” I said softly. I
hated that we had to go our separate ways. I liked having Luca around when I
was having a bad day. Normally I would be sleeping in his bed tonight, but
things weren’t normal anymore.

 
    I
woke up to the sound of the office door opening. Colin came in the room and
took his usual seat behind the desk. I glanced up at the clock on the wall. It
was a little after ten at night. I sat up slowly and stretched.
    “I
didn’t mean to wake you. I just have some things to do,” Colin said as he
sorted through papers on the desk.
    “It’s
fine. I needed to get up anyway,” I said as I swung my feet over the couch. I
wasn’t sure what I was going to do. I had no clothes and no way of taking a
shower. I would have to get a hotel or something. I crashed at the warehouse
because it was easier than finding a place.
    “Rumors
are already starting to fly. The death marshal didn’t return; so they will be
looking for him. Keep the guns on you and keep your eyes open. If you go near
Aubrey’s club don’t trust anyone. There are vampires that are loyal to the
council everywhere,” Colin said firmly.
    I
smiled because he was starting to sound like Luca. Luca was always worried
about me. For several years I would get a huge speech from him every night
before I went out hunting. “Don’t worry I am a big girl,” I said amused.
    “I
know that, but don’t let your confidence blind you. Stay on guard and pay
attention,” he said watching me. He wasn’t playing around. He was serious and
it worried me a little.
    I
stood and put the guns on, then grabbed my jacket. “I’ll check in later. I am
going to find a hotel or something.”
    He
nodded, and I walked out leaving him to do whatever it was he did for the
renegades.

 
    I
parked downtown near the café and Aubrey’s club. There were a couple hotels in
the area. I figured I would stay in one nearby. I was hoping everyone would
assume I would stay out