Cardinal: The Affinity Chronicles Book 1 by K Kelly & Kathleen Kelly

Author:K Kelly & Kathleen Kelly [Kelly, K]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-06-11T05:00:00+00:00

Janardan

I wake up, and I’m lying half on Angelica, half on the bed. Her face is peaceful, and there’s a small smile on her lips. Carefully, I move off her, and Angelica stirs but does not wake. The clock on my bedside table says eight fifteen. I look out my bedroom door, and sunlight bathes my apartment.

I look back at Angelica, and guilt washes over me. I haven’t tasted innocent blood in a very long time. I close my eyes and center myself, and I don’t feel any different. The blood of an innocent normally gives you a feeling of euphoria like a drug you have to have more. I lean down and inhale her scent, my fangs don’t extend, and my jaw doesn’t ache. I kiss her lightly on the forehead and walk out into my apartment, pulling on pants as I go.

My phone is on the kitchen bench. I pick it up and move toward the windows to look out over the park. The sun warms me, and I realize I’m not burning. I’m standing in full sunlight, and I’m fine. I stare up into the sun’s rays and feel them warm my face. It’s been so long, I had forgotten how good it can feel.

I scroll through my phone until I find Levi, the head of my clutch’s phone number. I hit dial and wait as it seems to ring for a long time.

“This is the phone of the sire of the clutch, state your business,” says a woman in a bored tone.

“Hello, I’m Janardan, is Levi available?”

“Our sire is most busy and does not take calls unless you have an appointment.”

The line goes dead. I stare at the screen and realize she’s hung up on me. I hit redial.

“Don’t hang up on me. Tell Levi who’s on the phone, and he will take my call. My name is Janardan.”

I hear her shallow breathing and then hold music blares into my ear.

Abruptly, it stops, and she says, “Putting you through now, sir.”

She sounds contrite, and frankly, I don’t care. I will find out who she is later.

“What do you want, Jan, it’s early,” says Levi.

“Your secretary hung up on me. I’m not amused.”

“Did you say who you were?”

“Well, of course, I did,” I let out a growl. “Levi, I only called you to get Abigail’s phone number.”

“She’s no longer High Priestess. It’s Evie.”

“I’m aware of that,” I reply impatiently.

“Why do you want to speak with a witch?”

“Levi, can you just give me the number?” I frown and let out a sigh. I do not want to tell him that the vampire race may be in a position of power. He already has far too much of it as sire of the clutch.

“You missing your old flame? I have to tell you she doesn’t look like she once did,” Levi chuckles.

“I know.”

“You know? Why? Have you been in contact with the witches? Is it because of the prophecy?” Levi’s tone is urgent and demanding.

“Yes, it was because of their stupid prophecy,” I say in a bored tone so as not to spark his interest.

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