By Vengeance Guided (The Lost Shrines Book 1) by Holland Amberlyn

Author:Holland, Amberlyn [Holland, Amberlyn]
Language: eng
Format: azw3, epub
Published: 2016-08-13T04:00:00+00:00

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Caerwyn let himself enjoy the way she relaxed against him, allowing herself be comfortable in his arms without stressing about the repercussions.

A rush of pleasure and satisfaction had slipped around him when she claimed him as bond-mate. And, oddly, when she'd cast the mantle of her protection over him. Not that he needed it.

But the thought, the connection and attachment it implied… It made him warm and happy. Emotions opened up in Caer that had been closed off since the death of his parents.

He should rein in the runaway feeling she stirred up in him. Especially when he still didn't know for sure whether she was a witch. Whether or not he'd be honor-bound to unleash his Attribute against her.

The more he saw, the more he learned, the more he pieced together, the more he was sure that that particular outcome would never come to pass. Whatever was going on in the valley, he strongly believed it had nothing to do with sorcery.

Still, at the moment, a great many secrets and half-truths stood between them. He should be helping her keep her distance, not trying to reel her in.

None of that seemed to matter, however, to his arms, when he pulled her more snuggly against him, wrapping her up and holding her close. Or to his lips, when they brushed across her cheek and came to rest against her ear.

"No one can threaten your bond-mate, huh?"

She shivered when he whispered against her skin and he let his mouth curve into a smile.

"Yes, well, I'm tired of Gui flouting my authority at every turn. Diplomacy has never been my strong suit. I just thought they needed a reminder of who I am."

"I don't suppose you want to tell me exactly what that was, that you used to remind them?"

He knew it was a mistake as soon as the question left his lips. Instantly, Lia's body stiffened against his and she shifted her weight away.

The space between them was more than just the few inches she moved, it was an impassable moat, again. One backed by insurmountable walls. He even felt her shifting away in his mind, doing her best to close off as much of their connection as the bond would allow.

"Or not," he muttered. He flexed his hands, wanting to hold on, but he knew that wouldn't to do either of them any good.

He blew out a long breath of air. "Look, we all have secrets. I don't expect you to tell me anything you're not comfortable sharing. But you can't blame me for being curious."

He tried to keep himself as still as possible while she looked him over, weighing his sincerity.

"No. I suppose I can't blame you for that." Then she flashed an impish smile. "What secrets are you keeping?"

Cold and warmth battled in his blood and he considered coming clean. Telling her everything about who he was and why he was really there. But he had a responsibility to Daen. He'd made a promise, and he had no facts, yet, only his gut feeling.

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