Ante Up: A Sin City Collectors Novella by Amanda Carlson

Author:Amanda Carlson [Carlson, Amanda]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Amanda Carlson, Inc.
Published: 2014-08-18T00:00:00+00:00

“It’s doubtful my brother would come back tonight.” Ginger came out of the kitchen. “What happened would be considered an unacceptable near miss. He’ll be reporting back to his leader, his head hung in shame.”

“How can you be sure?” Diesel asked Ginger. “Why wouldn’t he come back? I would.”

Sofia didn’t miss the harshness in Diesel’s voice as he addressed her friend. She immediately came to Ginger’s defense. “If Ginger says I’m safe tonight, I believe her. So, really, I appreciate it, but there’s no real need for you and Luke to stay.” After the words left her mouth, she wanted to snatch them back out of the air. If she was being completely honest with herself, she did want Diesel to stay. The thought of trying to fend off another incubus attack tonight made her weary all the way down to her bones. It’d been a rough few nights.

“Sofia, we’re staying.” Diesel’s voice brooked no argument. “It’s late, and I’m not taking any chances. I need to ask Ginger some questions tomorrow, if that’s okay.”

Sofia realized then that Diesel had been asleep for most of Ginger’s explanation about why her brother was here. If Diesel’s job was to bring the incubus in, he needed the information Ginger had given them. Sofia glanced at Ginger. “Can you fill him in on the details tomorrow?”

Ginger nodded. “Yes, that’s fine.”

Sofia yawned as she glanced between Diesel and Luke. She had three guest rooms, but a bed in only one. “Um, I have only one guest room ready, plus my own—”

“I’ll take the couch,” Luke volunteered with a smile. “Looks plenty comfortable to me, and if Diesel can fit his oversized body on it, there will be enough room for me.”

“I’ll take one of the guest rooms,” Diesel said. “I don’t need any more than a pillow and a blanket, if you’ve got them. If not, I’m fine the way I am.”

Yes, yes, you are, she thought, remembering her dreams and trying not to blush. “I can’t possibly let you sleep on the floor—”

He held up his hand. “I can handle the floor just fine.” His voice was gruff. “Just set me up as close to your room as possible. If there’s trouble, I’ll be there. Just call out my name.”

The bedroom she’d been using as an oversize closet shared a bathroom with her own. She swallowed. “Okay, follow me.” She beckoned to Ginger as well. “Luke, I’ll bring you down a blanket and a pillow in a second. Ginger, I have the guest room at the top of the stairs made up for you. The furniture was delivered this morning.”

The three of them made their way upstairs, a regal winding staircase that led into a large main hallway.

“This is quite the house.” Diesel whistled behind her. “Beautiful, and very tastefully done.”

“Yes,” she responded. “It seems a little big for one, but I love the view of the mountains behind, and of course, the amenities. Witches are used to a certain way of living.” She paused on the stairs, looking over her shoulder.

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