#Chapter 80: Delayed

Ardal Instantly livid, I storm towards Kadeem and the stranger. They’re standing, cool as cucumbers, on the edge of the gravel drive. I throw a hand on my hip and a low growl escapes my throat. “What the hell are you doing here?” I don’t know how Kadeem managed it, but it’s no coincidence he arrived to blindsight us right as we were leaving. I know it. The stranger turns to Kadeem, a smug satisfaction plain on her face. "You were right! She is a feisty one." I raise my eyebrow in a scathing, Vivian Leigh-worthy arch. Kadeem gives me his trademark smirk in return, and I nearly pulverize the popcorn bag I’m clutching. "Oh please!” Kadeem drops his gaze and chuckles softly. That only adds to my fury. I want nothing more than to slap that infuriating grin right off of his face! I whirl around to the kids. “Get in the van now!" Their eyes are wide with astonishment and Jack rushes them in, fumbling with the door handle in his haste. Kadeem shifts his weight. “We're just here to