Free The Fallen (The Alexandra Denton Chronicles) by Amanda K. Dudley-Penn

buttons and would find someone on the Apppointed who would answer and hear what Mr. Connors was saying. 
                  “Look how easy it was to get you alone, Alex,” he said, grinning triumphantly.  I shivered realizing he was right and that it could happen to any of the Appointed, “Look at how easy it will be to kill you.”
                  “Who are you?” I asked as a tear fell down my cheek.  I looked around terrified but I already realized there was no way to escape.  I was trapped between Mr. Connors and the lockers. 
                  “I am many,” he whispered and I wrinkled my nose.  His breath smelled like rotted meat, “I am Legion.”
                  “Alex!” I heard my name called, causing Mr. Connors to back away surprised.  I turned my head, seeing Daniel and Will running down the hallway.  For once, I didn’t feel guilt pierce me at Daniel’s appearance.  Instead, I felt the sharp twinge of relief but he disappeared only a moment after seeing him.  I looked around searching for him and sighed when he reappeared beside me, grasping my wrist.  Mr. Connors turned back to me but before he could react,  I was caught in a wind which caused me to close my eyes.  A second later I was beside Will. 
                  “Close your eyes, Alex,” Will said, frowning, “Unless you think you can handle seeing time fly.”
                  “I can handle it,” I said even though most of the time, I couldn’t and he shook his head at my stubborness as he grabbed my other wrist.  Daniel was still holding the other as Will said, “Speed up.”
                  Everything blurred until we heard the bell ring and then, it slowed to a stop.  I blinked, feeling a bit dizzy as I looked around finding Mr. Connors standing by his door.  He smiled at me as his eyes returned to normal and a chill slid down my spine. 
                  “Is he possessed?” Will asked as I released both his and Daniel’s hands.  Students began to fill the hallway. 
                  “Yes and I know by who,” I said unable to take my eyes from my possessed teacher. 
                  “Who?” Daniel asked and I looked up into his face as a tremble shook through me.  For some reason I calmed as I gazed up at him and I took a deep breath. 
                  “Legion,” I whispered and Daniel moved closer to hear me as I repeated, “He’s possessed by Legion.”
                  “Oh hell,” I heard Will say beneath his breath. 
                  “Exactly,” I said at his accuracy as another shiver slid down my spine. 

 
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    Chapter Seven
    Familiar Possessions
     
                  I trembled as I waited at one of the secluded library tables with Will and Daniel for Brady during my free period.  My heart still beat loudly in my chest as I sat in the chair with a book open and a pencil resting lightly in my hand.  I looked at them and swallowed over the hard lump that was permanently lodged in my throat.  I couldn’t help but to feel guilty for the possession of Mr. Connors.  I was sure the only reason he had been chosen was because he was my teacher. 
                  “Alex, is this the only possession you know of?” Daniel asked, gently breaking through my guilt. 
                  I looked at him and for once, I didn’t see regret.  Instead, I just saw concern.  I frowned as I shook my head, “Well, I had that vision of Brady being attacked or possessed.  I couldn’t tell which,” I said, lowering my head to the table before looking back up, frustrated, “I realize that isn‘t much to go on.  My gift is pretty much worthless right now especially since I should have had a vision about Mr. Connors and