Ambushing Ariel by S. E. Smith

Author:S. E. Smith [Smith, S. E.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Amazon: B009I4RWCS
Published: 2012-09-26T07:00:00+00:00

Chapter 13

Mandra looked down at his sleeping mate and bit back a curse of frustration. He had to return to the palace but he did not want to take her with him. He was afraid to but he had to return. His brother Zoran and his mate had been attacked. Abby had been taken. It was imperative that he return and help in the rescue. Mandra wanted to spirit Ariel someplace where nothing could harm her but the thought of leaving her here, even with Asim tore at him. What if something should happen to her while he was gone? It would be better to have her in the palace where there were more guards and their symbiots to protect her than one lone warrior and his symbiot. Mandra would need to take his with him on the rescue.

“What’s wrong?” Ariel asked sleepily.

Mandra sat down on the side of the bed and picked up one of Ariel’s small hands in his. “We need to return to the palace. A situation has arisen and my assistance is needed.”

Ariel struggled to sit up. She didn’t bother with the sheet that pooled around her waist leaving her bare. After everything they had done, there wasn’t a part of her that Mandra didn’t know or had touched. Ariel pushed her tangled mass of pale blonde hair back from her face as she studied Mandra carefully.

“Is it Cara?” Ariel asked frightened.

Mandra shook his head. “No, your little friend is well. I am afraid it is the one you call Abby. Zoran and her were attacked. Zoran was left but Abby was taken,” Mandra said quietly.

Ariel’s hand went to her throat as she thought about the sweet artist. “Why? Why would they take Abby? She is new to your world. It isn’t like she knows anything or would hurt anyone.”

Mandra pulled Ariel into his arms and held her tight. He didn’t want to worry her with what was going on. Creon believed things were not as they seemed. It was not just a small rebel group of Cruizans they needed to worry about. It appeared something much more dangerous was in the works. Mandra had returned late yesterday afternoon to the palace for a short meeting. That was when he, Creon and Ha’ven, the leader of the Curizans, had discovered Zoran unconscious in a meadow not far from the palace.

“Is that why you were gone so late last night?” Ariel asked looking up at Mandra.

“Yes. I think you would be safer in the palace until we have the men responsible for this,” Mandra said. “I need to know you are safe.”

A shiver went through Ariel before she nodded. “I’ll get ready. Will Asim mind keeping an eye on the little ones?” Ariel asked as she got out of bed.

Mandra jumped when four little white fluffs of fur jumped out as well. “What in the name of all the Gods are they doing on our bed?” Mandra growled out trying to step over the rodents that were trying to crawl up his pant leg.

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