Blood Debt by Heather MacKinnon

Author:Heather MacKinnon [MacKinnon, Heather]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-10-11T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 16

I opened my eyes to another new ceiling in another new room, and I held back a sigh. When would my life have consistency again?

“I don’t care what it takes. Find him.” Nicholas’ angry voice sounded from beside me and I turned to take in his profile. He was glaring down at his phone, unaware I’d woken up and caught the tail-end of his conversation. I let my eyes wander down his long, lean frame, admiring the way his muscled thighs filled out his dark jeans. His feet were bare, and my heart gave an uneven thump. I’d never thought a man’s feet could be sexy, but Nicholas was changing that for me.

“How long have you been up?” His voice startled me, and my eyes found his. I felt my cheeks heat slightly, and I hoped he hadn’t seen me staring at his bare feet. How awkward.

“Just a few moments,” I said and stretched my arms above my head. Since I didn’t technically sleep, there was no need for my stretches, but some habits were hard to break.

His hazel eyes heated as they roamed the length of my body, stopping longer on the sliver of my stomach revealed by my shirt. I fought the urge to cover up and instead rolled over to face him and tucked my hands beneath my cheek.

“Who were you talking to?” I asked.

Nicholas set his phone on the nightstand and then slowly slid his body down the bed until he was level with my face, his position mimicking mine.

“One of my guards.” I wanted more information, but decided not to pry. If he wanted to tell me more, he would. As I fought my curiosity, the look in Nicholas’ eyes told me he was fighting a battle of his own.

“I have a question I want to ask you,” he began. “It’s more of a favor, I suppose.”

I furrowed my brow and waited for him to continue.

He let out a big breath and the warm air fanned across my face. “I was wondering if you would attend this year’s Parliament ball with me,” he said in a rush.

“Parliament ball?” I asked, the name ringing a bell, but I couldn’t place where I’d heard it before.

“Yes. Every year Parliament holds a huge ball, and I’d like you to accompany me. My attendance is required but I’ll face whatever repercussions there are before leaving your side.” His face got hard for a moment before his brow smoothed and he smiled softly at me. “Besides, it would be a lot more enjoyable if you were there with me.”

Recognition zipped through me, and I arched a brow. “I thought you were supposed to be taking Victoria to that ball.”

His brows pinched in distaste. “I’m not supposed to take anyone. Victoria and I attended the ball together last year and I suppose she counted on another invite this year.”

I couldn’t let it go yet. “Why would you want to take me and not her?”

Nicholas huffed. “I like your company a great deal more than hers.

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