Combustible by Elle Thorne

Author:Elle Thorne [Thorne, Elle]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Barbed Borders Press
Published: 2016-01-01T06:00:00+00:00

Chapter 12

Valencia pushed the blanket away from her face but kept it at an angle to still provide cover. She was thankful that Rory didn’t move his arms. She looked at Theo. What could the lion shifter know about this?

“Who could possibly help me?”

“Leandra.”

“Leandra Mathieu?” Valencia knew that name, though she didn’t know her personally. She’d heard a rumor or two, things whispered when no one thought she was paying attention.

He nodded.

“How do you know that swamp witch?”

An amber light gleamed in the depths of Theo’s dark eyes.

Valencia could have sworn she saw anger flash across his face.

What’s up with that?

“Yeah.” The anger was gone from Theo’s face. “I think if anyone could, she would be the one to help. Hang on.” He stepped away, pulled a phone out of his pocket, spoke into it, then returned, the phone tucked away again. “There’ll be someone here to take care of the bodies within the hour.”

“You have guys this close?” Rory asked. “We’re hours from Arceneaux Point.”

A different streak of panic rushed through Valencia even though Rory told Theo he was the one who killed the two thugs. What had Theo told her family? Is that who he called? “What did you say? Was that Alexa? Did you talk to her?”

“No. I called my team.” Theo patted her shoulder. “Relax. I don’t want to disturb Alexa. She and Reese are on the way to New Orleans to look for Evie.”

“Why? What’s Evie done?”

Theo shook his head. “I think she’s pitching a fit because Mason Martinez was at the masquerade ball.”

“What?” Evie’s ex? “Why was Mason there?” I am so out of touch.

“He’s part of your family now. The Tiero sister and Mason’s brother Mark.”

She’d heard of them. She’d gotten an email from Alexa about the Tiero cousins, family members that none of the Arceneaux siblings had met. Another email announced their cousin Vittorio Tiero, called Vax, had taken a human as a mate and upset the old school European apple cart. Yet one more informed her that Veila Tiero and Mark Martinez had become a couple.

God, my life is a series of emails. Emails, but no contact.

“You should come home more often.” Theo’s tone wasn’t accusatory, but there was an underlying manner that plucked at her guilt.

“I know. I’ve had a lot going on.”

“I can vouch for that.” Rory’s arm was still around her. He pulled her closer against his body.

Theo cocked his head. “You two know each other?”

“Yeah.” Another squeeze from Rory.

Valencia leaned her cheek against his chest. He was her knight in shining armor. She’d have to leave him yet again, but for now she could enjoy his presence. His strong arms. The scent of him, all male, musky, a hint of earthiness and pine.

Rory moved the blanket slightly so it covered both their faces. He looked down at her. She liked the half-wicked smile on his face. She wanted to return to it.

How did I ever walk away from this? How will I again?

“Follow me. We’ll take my truck.

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