The Host Chapter 58
CHAPTER 58 Finished Iwas so tightly wound that I shrieked in terror; I was so terrified that my shriek was only a breathless little squeal. “Sorry!” Jared's arm went around my shoulders, comforting. “I'm sorry. I didn't mean to scare you.” “What are you doing here?” I demanded, still breathless. “Following you. I've been following you all night.” “Well, stop it now.” There was a hesitation in the dark, and his arm didn't move. I shrugged out from under it, but he caught my wrist. His grip was firm; I wouldn't be able to shake free easily. “You're going to see Doc?” he asked, and there was no confusion in the question. It was obvious that he wasn't talking about a social visit. “Of course I am.” I hissed the words so that he wouldn't hear the panic in my voice. “What else can I do after today? It's not going to get any better. And this isn't Jeb's decision to make.” “I know. I'm on your side.” It made me angry that these words still had the power to …
