Kill Switch by Penelope Douglas

“Dad,” I breathe out, suddenly scared I did something
wrong.
Why is he here? He wasn’t here earlier. He looks upset.
“Come down, honey,” my mom calls, smoothing her
clothes. “It’s time to leave.”
“You shut up,” Dad says. “She and Arion are not to come
here again. You’ll be lucky if I don’t sue you for custody.”
Custody? Why is he mad at her?
“What’s going on?” I look up at Damon.
Did we do something wrong?
He shakes his head, scooting back and pulling me with
him. “I don’t know.”
We move out of sight and stand up, feeling the floor vibrate
under us like someone is coming up the ladder.
He’s rigid next to me, but he looks just as confused. I
should’ve told my mom where I was going, but she was with
Mr. Torrance, and it just happened.
Is that why he’s mad?
My father comes up through the door in the floor, his lips
tight, and his suit wrinkled.
He stands up, scowling at us both.
“Get away from her,” he orders Damon.
Damon and I exchange looks, both of us scared.
My father charges over, and Damon steps in front of me.
“Did he hurt you?” my dad asks.
But Damon just shakes his head. “I didn’t.”
It sounds like a plea. Why is my father so worried?
“Move.” He pushes Damon out of the way.
My dad grabs my hand and pulls me. I stumble, letting out
a cry.