The Host Chapter 51
CHAPTER 51 Prepared Ifound Jared and Jamie in our room, waiting for me, worry on both their faces. Jared must have talked to Jeb. “Are you all right?” Jared asked me, while Jamie jumped up and threw his arms around my waist. I wasn't sure how to answer his question. I didn't know the answer. “Jared, I need your help.” Jared was on his feet as soon as I was done speaking. Jamie leaned back to look at my face. I didn't meet Jamie's gaze. I wasn't sure how much I could bear right now. “What do you need me to do?” Jared asked. “I'm making a raid. I could use some… extra muscle.” “What are we after?” He was intense, already shifting into his mission mode. “I'll explain on the way. We don't have a lot of time.” “Can I come?” Jamie said. “No!” Jared and I said together. Jamie frowned and let me go, sinking down onto the mattress and crossing his legs. He put his face in his hands and sulked. I couldn't look directly at him before I ducked out of the room. I was already …
