The Host Prologue Chapter 6 Part 7
CHAPTER 6 Followed The light was finally fading outside the windows. The day, hot for March, had lingered on and on, as if reluctant to end and set me free. I sniffled and twisted the wet handkerchief into another knot. “Kathy, you must have other obligations. Curt will be wondering where you are.” “He'll understand.” “I can't stay here forever. And we're no closer to an answer than before.” “Quick fixes aren't my specialty. You are decided against a new host –” “Yes.” “So dealing with this will probably take some time.” I clenched my teeth in frustration. “And it will go faster and more smoothly if you have some help.” “I'll be better with making my appointments, I promise.” “That's not exactly what I mean, though I hope you will.” “You mean help… other than you?” I cringed at the thought of having to relive today's misery with a stranger. “I'm sure you're just as qualified as any Comforter–more so.” “I didn't mean another Comforter.” She shifted her weight i…
