Free Soul Enslaved (Sons of Wrath Book 3) by Keri Lake Page B

dreams they’re shattering with every rental car they offer.”
    Her jaw shifted, as though trying to contain a cannonball trapped in her throat, and the crossing of her arms made it clear he’d nailed the hot button again. “It must be so easy for you. Car breaks down, and you simply drive another. If I didn’t have Griffin, this would ruin me. I don’t have the money to get it fixed, and I sure as hell can’t afford to take the bus every day.”
    “All the more reason you should take me up on my offer. Consider yourself deserving of a break.”
    Her eyebrow flickered to a frown, like the thought of her deserving anything troubled her. “Fine. We’ll use one of your cars. But nothing fancy. I’m not out to draw attention. I just need something to get back and forth.”
    “Unfortunately, my collection of cars doesn’t include grocery-getters and dick-shriveling station wagons, so you’ll have to take what you can get.” Gavin smiled. “May I use your phone? Mine was confiscated and crushed in Obsidius.”
    “Crushed?”
    “I apparently pissed off an Enforcer.” He scratched his chin. “I’ll have Ben bring another. Makes sense to have one handy.”
    Sabelle shook her head and handed him her phone. “Hey, I’ve got an idea … why don’t you have him bring a goddamn house and wardrobe for me while you’re at it?”
    He cocked a brow.
    “That was a joke.”
    ***
    “You’ve got to be kidding me.” Sabelle walked around the sleek SUV parked in front of her home. Black with black tinted windows. “Do you know how much gas this thing is going to take to fill?”
    “Master Gavin asked that I bring a vehicle to carry children.” Ben held out a black Amex. “The tank is full, but should you need anything else …”
    Sabelle scratched the back of her head, like she needed to get her hand as far away as possible from the offending item Ben presented, as discomfort washed through her. Gods, she’d never seen a black Amex in her life. Only pictures of the gold-teethed thugs who sported them. Her gaze fell back on Gavin.
    ‘ Temporary ,’ he mouthed.
    Reluctantly, she accepted the card and stared down at it. A girl could get into trouble with a card like that. If she happened to be that girl. Denya, on the other hand, would’ve taken it and had the balls to ask him to take her shopping. In his car. And asked him to drive her, too. “Here.” Sabelle held the card out to Gavin. “It’s better if you hang on to this.”
    Completely ignoring her outstretched hand, Gavin stepped past her, toward Ben. “So I guess that’s it. We’re all set to go.” Gavin shook Ben’s hand, accepting the fancy suitcase and garment bag.
    The troll glanced back at Sabelle, then offered a dagger, encased in the most intricate holster she’d ever seen. “For your and the Miss’s protection, sir.”
    Gavin fastened the holster to his belt. “How’s Zeke?”
    “Master Zeke is improving each day. He reports that he can see out of one eye now, and he seems to have found his voice again. Unfortunately.”
    Gavin chuckled.
    “He’s still quite weak, though. I suspect his more severe wounds will take weeks to heal.”
    “How ‘bout Logan and Calla?”
    “Miss Calla is doing well. Master Logan insists I keep a close watch on her. He’s been hunting quite frequently.”
    As the two spoke back and forth, Sabelle glanced down at the black card still clutched in her palm. Wrath Enterprises stretched across the front of it and she could only imagine the ease with which the Brothers charged whatever they wanted on the piece of plastic.
    “Hunting what?” Gavin’s question lured her back to their conversation.
    “I’m afraid he’s not made me privy to that information, sir. As you know, Master Logan does what he pleases, when he pleases. Master Calix has also been scarce around the mansion, as of late.”
    “Ava. I suspect he’s looking for her.”
    “Perhaps. Your brothers were elated to hear of your release. Lady