Bite Me (Shadow Guild: Vampire Bride Book 1) by Linsey Hall

Author:Linsey Hall [Hall, Linsey]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Bonnie Doon Press
Published: 2021-07-25T18:30:00+00:00

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Once I had the little information I could eke from my friends in Guild City, I headed back to the creepy house party. I’d wanted to stay with Carrow and drown my sorrows, but there was too much to be done.

Drakon was starting to realize that I was feeding him shady information, so I needed a new plan. If making him forget me wouldn’t work, I figured that my best bet was to determine what the hell he wanted with this secret society and get it before he could. Then I’d use it to barter for my freedom.

That plan was risky, but it was all I had.

The transport link took me back to my room without incident, and a quick glance at the clock revealed that it was nearly midnight—just the right hour to be sneaking around. I withdrew Eve’s potion bag from the ether and found a couple of truth potions. Then I went to the wardrobe where I’d stashed my special fae outfits. A short black dress caught my eye, and I recalled that Madame Alette had said it was enchanted to make people forget me after they saw me.

Perfect.

I dressed, then slipped the truth potions beneath a heavy metal cuff bracelet. It hadn’t been designed to hold them the way that Eve’s bracelet had been, but it would work for now.

Properly kitted up, I left the room and stepped silently into the hall. It was empty, and I strode through like I owned the place. If anyone saw me, I’d say that I was looking for the kitchens. My favorite hobby was pulling pranks on the Witches’ Guild, and it had given me a lot of practice at sneaking around.

I made my way through the grand halls, passing guest rooms that echoed with the faint sound of people’s voices. It was possible that eavesdropping at some doors would get me good info, but that was too much of a crapshoot. I’d rather try to find someone to question.

The bottom floor of the house was nearly empty as I passed room after room—sitting rooms and libraries, music halls and salons. Still, it felt like there was a presence following me. Several times, I glanced over my shoulder, expecting to see someone.

What the hell was going on? Was this place haunted?

Probably. Creepy as hell was what it was.

Finally, I found a large room with a single inhabitant. He sat facing away from the door, but I’d recognize his brilliant yellow-gold hair anywhere: Marcus, Valerie’s right hand. He’d been by her side this whole time, lingering at the back as she gave her speeches and facilitated events.

Jackpot.

Maybe not as good as Valerie herself, but likely safer. Valerie looked tough as nails and like she’d be good in a fight. This guy could surely hold his own, but he didn't make me nearly as wary as she did.

I stepped into the room and quickly scanned the space, taking in my options for attack. Massive bookshelves towered against the walls,

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