Chapter 93

CHAPTER 93

LENA.

My journey back home was smooth. There were no signs of any dark energy moving around. I'd have felt it. I bumped into one of the Guardians on Patrol and unfortunately for me, it was Derrick, my father's close friend. He was in charge this afternoon and after about two minutes of scolding, he finally let me go.

By the time I wheeled the rickety bike in, I caught sight of my father standing in front of the porch with hands akimbo and even from where I stood, I could feel the weight of his stern look. He was mad at me.

"Shit." I cursed under my breath and continued to wheel the bike in, my brain going overdrive as I tried to find a lie to tell him. Mostly one he wasn't going to find out really fast. Him being angry meant it wouldn't be hard for him to find out my lies.

"Hey, Dad!" I greeted in the chirpiest voice I could muster as I climbed up the porch steps. "You're rarely outside. What's up?"

"I should be asking you what's up, Lena," He said curtly.