Hidden Obligations [195]

Lucas killed the engine a few houses away from my driveway.

"Grace doesn't know you were at my place. She thinks you stayed at Cee's, act accordingly." He said.

I nodded. "I know. Thanks for the ride back." I said and was beginning to leave.

"Katherine." I heard him say and so I stopped. He had my amulet and the obsidian bracelet in his hand. 

"When did you---" He cut me off.

"I thought you would sleep comfortably without these." He said and handed them to me.

"Oh--- thanks." I said, stuffing both of them in my pocket.

"I'll see you tomorrow." I said as I stepped outside.

"Goodbye Katherine." He said and then drove away. His car raced through the streets like a black flurry and disappeared soon after a turn.