A Hunter Under the Mistletoe by Addison Fox

Author:Addison Fox
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2016-11-08T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 2

“Well?” Rafe demanded, grinning as he waited to hear what Gabe had to say.

“She’s beautiful,” Gabe said slowly, struggling to find the right words that would be truthful, yet not give his tangled emotions away. “Even more than she is on TV or in magazines.”

“Sexy, too, I bet.”

The instant flash of jealousy that slammed into him surprised Gabe. “That, too,” he managed. “I didn’t spend a whole lot of time with her, but she seemed quiet. Probably tired.”

“Most likely.” Rafe moved around the room, his long-legged stride eating up the space. “Sorry to change the subject, but you know next week is the winter solstice, of course. We got to nail down some plans.”

“I agree. My internal alarm has been sounding, loud and clear. It’s getting more and more difficult to fight the urge to Rejuvenate.”

Both men grimaced. Unfortunately, their kind had no choice. Four times a year, they had to Rejuvenate—the vernal equinox in March, summer solstice in June, autumn equinox in September, and the winter solstice, which this year fell on December 21. When they Rejuvenated, they’d burst into flames, which seemed pretty crazy on the surface, especially if one were merely human. Luckily, they were so much more. Human, yes. And special, as well. As Helios, the fire cleansed all impurities from their earthly bodies, leaving them clean and strong. Rejuvenated, their powers refilled.

Helios considered this both a blessing and a curse. They must manage their Rejuvenation carefully, making sure no one saw. Especially the Hunters. He shuddered at the idea of their legendary nemeses actually locating them.

Rafe cursed, making Gabe wonder if he’d actually spoken the dreaded name of their adversaries rather than thinking it. “Damn Hunters will be showing up all over the world. You just know they’ll be out in force around here.”

“They always are.” Making his voice deliberately cheerful, Gabe’s thoughts returned to Meghan Frost with her dusky skin and long-lashed green eyes. Her effect on him both startled and worried him. Intrigued him, as well. He couldn’t recall the last time he’d met a woman who made him feel as if he’d already burst into flames. Not good. This time of the year could be dangerous for his kind. The last thing he needed was a distraction. Any distraction, no matter how tempting.

“Remember the plan,” Rafe said. “If we positively ID a Hunter, lure him outside. We can’t endanger any of our other patrons, human or otherwise. Not to mention the bad publicity such a thing would generate.”

“Of course.” Every season, every year since opening the Archangel, they’d had a variation of this same conversation. While they were forbidden from outright attacking a Hunter, they could definitely defend themselves. “Nothing bad is going to happen. It never does. At least to us,” he amended.

“I know.” Rafe’s rueful grin had Gabe grinning back. “You just make sure and keep that pop star happy. She might be the key to taking things to the next level.”

And that in a nutshell was everything his brother wanted.

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