The Devil Wore A Brown Suit novel Chapter 39

“Because we are from yesterday.” Camilla Dawn says. Key stops what she is doing and runs to her side.

“What? What are you saying?” Key says.

“Because we are from yesterday and we know nothing because our days on earth are like a shadow.” Camilla Dawn says. 

“I do not understand,” Key says. Camilla Dawn opens her eyes. She stares into Key’s eyes.

“I am scared.” Camilla Dawn says. Camilla Dawn closes her eyes and goes back to sleep. 

Camilla Dawn slips into a deep sleep. Her mind is reliving her past. It’s slow torture for her. She has tried to pay for her past. There is no way to make it right unless she gives in to the watchers. 

As vivid images flash before her, she knows what she must do. She must submit to Jaza. She cannot let anyone else get hurt. The image of Sam being stabbed plays for her over and over. “No!” She screams.

Key watches Camilla Dawn in her torment. She wonders if she knows everything that has happened. She wonders exactly what is going through her head. She wonders if she can keep Angie away from her. 

Angie is distraught over Sam and his current condition. She lies with him in her bed. She refuses to leave his side. “I will let no one harm you, to hell with all of them!” Angie says. 

Mrs. Bee is stuck trying to keep the peace between the crew. She knew it would be difficult, but she never thought bringing Sam back to New Orleans would cause this. Sam was like her son. Camilla Dawn had brought trouble to her door yet again. Mrs. Bee sorted through ideas on how to remedy the situation, but she came up with nothing. “I guess I will have to wait and see.” She says out loud. 

Perdition knocks on Angie’s door. “Can I come in?” she says. “I just want to check on Sam.” Angie hesitates. She looks at Sam’s weak body.

 “I love you.” She says and kisses him on the forehead. 

Angie opens the door to let Perdition in. “Come in,” Angie says.

Perdition smiles at her and hands her a cup of coffee and a beignet. “I thought you might be hungry.” She says.

“Thank you,” Angie says. “I appreciate this.” 

The two sit down in the living room. “How is he?” Perdition asks.

 Angie sips her coffee. “He is weak. This is all her fault. It’s partly your fault, too. You should’ve just given her to Jaza.” Angie says. 

“I agree,” Perdition says.

 Angie is in shock. “I thought she was your friend,” Angie says.

“She is, but I can’t allow anything to happen to Sam.” Perdition says. 

“Angie, If I let Jaza take Camilla Dawn, he is going to want her children too. I refuse to give him any more descendent children.” Perdition says. 

“Okay. So you need someone to raise them.” Angie says. She sips her coffee and takes her beignet out of the wrapper. “Wait. You want us to raise them.” 

“Yes. I am going to make a deal with Jaza. I need the babies to be safe first.” Perdition says. “There is a place where they can be safe. I have a family cabin between worlds. You can take them there.” 

Angie is stunned. This is not what she signed up for. “You want me to raise the children of that bitch and your brother. Are you completely mad?” Angie says.

“Not completely, but I think I can get Sam’s twins in the deal.” Perdition says.