Accidentally Demonic by Cassidy Dakota

Author:Cassidy, Dakota [Cassidy, Dakota]
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: Humorous, Paranormal, Fiction, Romance, Fantasy, General, Occult & Supernatural
ISBN: 9780425232286
Publisher: Berkley Trade
Published: 2010-02-02T08:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 11

“You really don’t have to stay.”

“Oh, I disagree. I really do,” Clayton said, plopping down on the poofy cream-colored leather couch in the middle of Marty and Keegan’s lush apartment, throwing his long legs up on the dark wood of the coffee table.

Wanda had finally relented and gone home to Heath for the time being, after Clay’s solemn vow he’d watch over Casey. However, she’d promised to return in a couple of days, and she’d sent Heath’s manservant in her place. So that he could keep an eye on her—for all the good it would do, seeing as he was no longer a paranormal. Yet Wanda had divulged that Archibald had been around a long time, and his knowledge of folklore and the mythology of the supernatural was extensive. Though, Casey had to admit, she still wasn’t sure how a manservant who was an ex-vampire could lend manpower if it was needed.

And what was a manservant, anyway?

“It is someone who tends to all your needs, Miss.” Archibald, stately, balding, dressed in a black suit, smiled upon offering the answer to her question.

He must have caught her staring at him, bewildered in his formal suit and tie. “I’m sorry, Archibald. I knew of you, I just didn’t know any of the details.”

His nod was curt, but his smile warm. “ ’ Tis a great deal to absorb, I’m sure, Miss.”

“So you were Heath’s servant when he was . . .”

“A vampire, and before, Miss. Indeed, I was. And for the time being, I shall be yours. I may no longer have the power of the clan behind me, but I do have the power of knowledge, many years of it, in fact, and far more Heath experiences than I care to confess.”

“You really don’t have to do this, Archibald. Not that I don’t appreciate Wanda sending you to be her eyes and ears. Surely you have better things to do than babysit me.”

“Oh, indeed, I do. I’m, right at this very moment we speak, missing Emeril Live. He’s making wild boar this evening with a garlic glaze that is simply to die for, you know. A devastation no greater has ever befallen me.”

Her laughter filled her ears. It felt good to laugh. It felt better to see someone look at her with a twinkle in his eye and an almost smile. “There’s a TV in the spare bedroom—go get your Emeril on.” Casey hoped he watched closely, because whatever the frig he was brewing in the kitchen smelled like something had died. It definitely didn’t smell gourmet-ish.

“If you’re certain there’s nothing more? Something to eat, perhaps? I’m happy to cook you something.”

Oh, God. Starvation had a new appeal. “I’m fine, and thank you again. You really didn’t have to come.” She covered her cringe with a warm smile.

“There isn’t anything I wouldn’t do for the fair Wanda, Miss. When she asked that I offer you this TLC of which she speaks, while keeping my eyes and ears open, I didn’t hesitate.

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