Brimstone Bound (Firebrand Book 1) by Helen Harper

Author:Helen Harper [Harper, Helen]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-09-02T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Sixteen

‘I trust you’re satisfied now it’s been confirmed that DSI Barnes’ plans for Supe Squad had nothing to do with Brown’s death,’ Lukas asked, as we returned to Tallulah.

My response was grudging. ‘I am, but I still need proof positive that a werewolf killed him. I’m quite sure you vampires can also scale walls.’ I eyed him. ‘Right?’

He splayed his fingers towards me. ‘No claws here.’

I noticed he hadn’t answered my question. ‘A definitive cause of death will make a massive difference.’

‘I’m sure your pathologist friend can help you with that.’

I hoped so. I’d visit Laura first thing in the morning and keep my fingers tightly crossed that there was real evidence of foul play.

‘You should get some rest,’ Lukas advised. ‘It’s been a long traumatic day and you look tired. We have some vampire guest houses where you can sleep if you still don’t want to go home to your boyfriend.’

Guilt twinged at me. I’d barely given Jeremy a thought since he’d walked away from Supe Squad’s door. ‘I appreciate the thought, but there’s a sofa at Supe Squad that will do me just fine. I can drive there and park outside.’ I paused. ‘Would you like a lift back to Soho first?’

Lukas stretched out his arms and grinned at me with an edge of wicked delight. ‘D’Artagnan, this is my time. We vampires might be able to go out during the day, but at heart we’re creatures of the night. I’ll walk. And I’ll enjoy every breath of the sweet, dark air.’

Okay then. ‘That’s not creepy at all,’ I muttered. I fiddled with Tallulah’s door, eventually wrenching it open so I could clamber inside. ‘You don’t have to keep helping me, you know. I can take care of the rest of the investigation from here.’

His dark eyes danced. ‘I wouldn’t dream of abandoning you.’ He winked at me then took off.

Lukas strolled down towards the elaborate wooden archway leading out of Lisson Grove. The werewolves that were still milling around gave him a wide berth. I didn’t suppose they were very happy about having a vampire in their midst. His presence, and the nonchalant way he strolled towards the archway, laid waste to the theory that it was a deterrent for vampires.

He glanced over his shoulder and saw me watching him. I coughed and hastily looked away, then shoved the key into Tallulah. It was time to get a move on. Regardless of what Lukas might think, my work wasn’t done.

I put Tallulah into gear and drove off. In theory, I could easily park at Supe Squad and walk the remainder of the way, and I’d probably get there faster if I did so. Navigating London’s one-way system, especially this close to the centre of the city, could be a minefield. But I still wasn’t prepared to wander round the streets on my own.

As far as I was concerned, the night air was far more bitter than sweet. The memory of my death was very fresh – and very traumatic.

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