Bonded in the Midlife by L.A. Boruff & L.A. Boruff

Author:L.A. Boruff & L.A. Boruff [Davis, Lia & Boruff, L.A.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: The Phantom Pen

Chapter Ten

The entire time we moved around the yard, mingling and talking to the vampire guests, Jax kept his hand at the small of my back. If he moved his hand, it was to entwine his fingers with mine, and once or twice he dragged me to a dark corner for a quick kiss. We were in that sweet spot where everything felt new and perfect, and we weren’t wasting it.

The barbecue was a front for making sure that we would have allies and backup when we took on the council, of course. Also, it was a way to prove to the council that we’d bonded. After this, they couldn’t question anything.

We spoke first with Jannah. I thought maybe Jax should talk to her alone, that I would only make matters complicated or awkward, but he wouldn’t let me out of it. “Come on,” he murmured. “Our guests are waiting for us.”

“Jax, this is a lovely party. It’s refreshing to attend something…” She waved her hand. “Rustic. Not so stuffy.” Backhanded compliment? Yeah. Oh, well.

Jannah had already sampled several of the humans and currently had her arm around a tall, dark drink of…ahem…water from the club. If I’d been single, I might’ve partaken myself. The guy was pretty hot. My gaze drifted over to Jax. Every other man paled in comparison. And that was saying something considering how fair-skinned Jax was.

“Hailey and I were wondering if you have a minute to speak privately.” He nodded once, and Mr. Tall Dark walked away so it was just the three of us.

“Now that you’ve run my dinner away, what can I possibly do for you?” Her tone was less than friendly, as was the narrow-eyed glare she aimed at me. Geez, she was downright icy.

“We need to talk about the council and we’re looking for support,” Jax spoke softly because vampires had big ears and weren’t afraid of using them. Everyone else was in a big group conversation near the house or inside. I didn’t think they’d hear us.

“Oh, Jaxon.” She shook her head, and it was as much an insult as if she’d come out and called him stupid. “The council protects us. They make sure we’re safe from those who would have us extinguished before we could even speak and promise not to hurt anyone.” Her sigh came out fast and loud like she was trying to attract attention. Not to mention the flashing lights on her dress were extremely eye-catching in the dim fairy lights all over the shadowy yard. “Let’s not start this conversation, yes?”

I laid a hand on Jax’s arm when he tensed. “Of course. Thank you for coming. Have a good time tonight.” I led Jax away because there was no talking to Jannah. Her mind was made up. She didn’t even hesitate before shutting Jax down. Jannah Swanson was one hundred percent pro-council.

As we caught people alone for quiet moments, it became increasingly obvious that they all thought the same as Jannah. Either they rebuffed Jax completely or they brushed him off with a subject change.

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