Entangled (Guardian Academy Book 2) Read Free Page B

a weird blurry thing go in there too, and then I heard a werewolf howl.”
    “Really?” He flicks a side glance at me. “That’s weird.”
    “Yeah, I know,” I whisper.
    “How did the empress get out of the lake?” Dash whispers, inching closer to me.
    I shrug, acting clueless. “I have no idea.”
    Dash’s mismatched teal and silver eyes glimmer in the pale moonlight as he lowers his voice. “Do you know what I’m really curious about?”
    I tense, fearing he can read through my lie. “What?”
    He sneaks a glance from left to right then leans even closer. “Why are we whispering?”
    I roll my eyes but smile. “It was instinctual, okay? Besides, you never know who could be listening.”
    His amusement dissolves as he returns his attention to the window. “Yeah, you’re right.”
    Silence fills the room, and I reach for my phone to call my dad and tell him I saw the empress. The second I pick up my phone, though, Dash snatches it away from me.
    “I’m under strict orders not to let you use your phone.”
    “Why not?” I lunge for the phone, but he tucks his arm behind his back. Letting out an exasperated breath, I plop my behind back down onto the bed. “So not cool, dude.”
    “Hey, I’m not the one who gave the orders.” He slips my phone into the back pocket of his jeans. “All I was told was to come here and keep an eye on you, to bring Thad, and to keep you from using your phone.”
    My brows dip. “Why’d Jax say you need to bring Thad?”
    “For extra muscle, I guess.” He shrugs. “Jax can be kind of evasive sometimes.”
    “Yeah, I’m starting to notice that.” My mood nosedives straight into the floor as a thought occurs to me. If Jax told Dash to bring extra muscle, then I’m guessing the Electi are strong.
    “Just what is she up to?” Dash mutters with his nose pressed against the glass. “Yeah, I can see you, you little wench. I’m going to figure this out and destroy you.”
    “You don’t like Vivianne, either?” I ask, leaning forward to get a view out of the window.
    “Does anyone like Vivianne?” he mutters with his eyes fixed on the driveway.
    I hug my knees to my chest. “I don’t, but I thought maybe it was just me.”
    He shakes his head. “It’s definitely not you. A lot of people would love to get her kicked out of the academy.”
    Restless, I push to my feet to stand beside him and look out the window. “Maybe we should report her for talking to the empress.”
    “Report it to who?” He squints at Vivianne and the empress who hop back into the car. “Vivianne’s the Head of Interrogation; she’s the one we’re supposed to report these kinds of incidents to.”
    “I’m not talking about reporting it to the Guardians,” I explain. “I think we should tell the Keepers. They might be able to look into it and find out more about what’s going on.”
    Dash places his ear against the glass. “Just give me a second.” He closes his eyes, concentrating.
    “What are you do—”
    He places a finger to my lip. “Shhh … I’m listening.”
    He can hear what they’re saying all the way from here? Holy amazinginess, I’m impressed.
    “I know. I’m super impressive.” The corners of his lips pull into a lopsided smile, his eyes remaining shut. “And that’s just one of my many, many talents.” He removes his finger from my lips and presses his palm to the glass. “Wait a minute, I think I hear them … Yep … Oh, my word. I can’t believe this.”
    “What is it?” I bite my nails in anticipation.
    His eyelids open, and he dips his lips beside my ear. “They’re exchanging cookie recipes.”
    I snort a laugh and playfully shove him away. “They are not. You’re such a liar.”
    “I know.” He sighs heavily. “I can’t hear a damn word they’re saying.”
    I glance from him to the car outside. “They’re too far away?”
    “No, it’s not that.” He paces the room. “It’s way too quiet out there. I didn’t even hear a