No ordinary hero (Keepers of justice # 1) Read Online Free Page B

boring. I love watching everyone screw up with their abilities. One time, this guy accidentally paralyzed another guy. And X almost got choked to death when Air accused him of using his power to see through her clothes.
    I turn into Mom’s room and pull a chair up to her bed. I don’t come here a lot . I mean, I try to visit at least once a week, but that doesn’t really happen. I’m usually here when I’ve got something on my mind. Like now. I take her warm hand and hold it between both of mine. “I don’t know if you’d be proud of me,” I say. “I’m accepting my task and everything, but I hate it. It sucks, Mom. I know I always waited for this day, but I never actually thought...I mean, I never thought I’d do it by myself. Dad says Premonition and some others are going to help me, and I’ve been talking some with Dr. Evans, but I still feel alone. What if I can’t do it? What if Earth blows up?”
    “We all have faith in you, Kale,” I imagine Mom saying. “You’re going to succeed and be a hero, like you’ve always wanted.” I picture her kissing my cheeks and forehead, like she did every night as she tucked me into bed when I was a kid. Each night, she promised I’d wake up with my power. And when I didn’t, she told me my special day hadn’t arrived yet. Looks like it never will. I guess I should be glad I’m normal. If not for me, who’d Dad send to save the world? He doesn’t trust non-League members.
    I really hope I succeed.
    After I’m done sitting with Mom, I go to Dad’s office. He told me he wanted a word with me before I go to bed.
    Once I enter, Dad raises his head and motions for me to sit down. Lightning is seated there, too.
    “ Kale, this is very important and I need you to listen carefully.” Dad has an intense and serious expression on his face, so does Lightning. Actually, Lightning looks like he wants to spank me. Or shout orders at me like a drill sergeant. With his red buzz cut, he can pass for one. Maybe he doesn’t like me, either, but has to deal with me because of Dad.
    “There are many villains who will want to get their hands on Lindsay,” Dad says. “Whether to attempt to kill her, study her, extract DNA to create their own bombs, whatever they wish. She is not safe and neither will you be.”
    What the hell? “ So mission’s over?” I don’t get it. I haven’t even started.
    Dad shakes his head. “No. You will go forth as planned, but you’ll need to be watched closely. I’ve assigned several League members to keep a close eye on you and Lindsay. They will follow you inconspicuously and make sure no villains pursue you.”
    “ You mean they’re gonna babysit me?”
    “Yes. I will also assign two members to act as husband and wife and move into the apartment next door to Lindsay to watch over her when she’s home.”
    “But , Dad! How am I supposed to do things with her when I don’t have privacy? This blows!”
    They ’ll be like the Secret Service or something. Am I like the president’s kid now? I don’t want Elite members following me around and reporting to Dad on everything I do. It’s an invasion of privacy.
    “Do you want villains to get hold of Lindsay?” Lightning asks.
    “No.”
    “This is the only option we have,” Dad says. “Tranquility will be close by—although not too close—in case Lindsay grows too emotional and needs be calmed down. A few others will be watching over you as well.”
    I cross my arms over my chest. “This feels wrong.”
    Dad pats my shoulder. “I know it’ll be hard, but think of this as sacrificing a bit of your time and privacy for the greater good.”
    “Being part of this League requires you to fulfill your assignments without question,” Lightning says, an expression of authority in his eyes. Whatever, I’ll ignore him like I always do. Dad shoots him a look to relax.
    I guess it wouldn’t be a big deal. I mean , yeah I don’t want anyone watching me like a hawk, but Dad’s right.