Vivid Avowed (The Evelyn Maynard Trilogy, #3)

by Kaydence Snow

It was on a conservative human news network. They had a rotating stream of politicians and social commentators making wild assumptions and whipping up fear. “. . . and why won’t the mighty Melior Group comment on what exactly they found?” demanded a heavily made-up middle-aged woman in a blue pantsuit. The rest of the panel nodded in agreement. “Surely they’ve finished their investigation by now, but they won’t even tell us that much. How can we be sure it wasn’t actually them running these experiments—trying to make themselves stronger or inventing new abilities. I mean, this could be a real threat to national security, Tom.” Her face was nearly purple as she finished her tirade. “What a moron,” I mumbled into my cup, taking another sip of my latte.

Why oh why must they bring up whether a news outlet was a democratic one or a republican one. I wish they would do that. They lose my respect when they do that. Especially when they live in a country that allowed their guns to be taken away. Smart move!! Sarcasm

“You said he twitched?” I nodded. “His hand. Twice.” “OK. According to his vitals, he’s not showing any signs of coming out of it just yet. Which is fine, it’ll happen any moment now. The twitching is perfectly normal. Sometimes—” Whatever she was about to say was cut off by a grimace of pain. Her mouth opened on a silent scream, and she doubled over, clutching her head. Behind her, the nurse did the same—moaning as she collapsed against the wall and started to slide to the ground. The smile that pulled at my lips as I took in the all-too-familiar pain was almost manic. A surprised, delighted laugh burst out of me as my wide eyes darted between the people writhing in pain and Alec’s face. Tyler and Josh rushed to the women and tried to keep them upright. “I’ll get Uncle Luce. Maybe he can shield them.” Ethan rushed toward the door, but halfway there, the pained groans stopped.

“How is he scowling while passed out?” Josh shook his head. He came to stand next to me and Tyler, and Ethan took up the other side of the bed. “Not out, dickhead,” Alec croaked, slowly opening his eyes. It looked as if it took quite a bit of effort.