Covetousness: A Havenwood Falls Novella by Randi Cooley Wilson

Author:Randi Cooley Wilson [Wilson, Randi Cooley]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Ang’dora Productions

Chapter 6

Ancient Legends

In a blink, Everett teleports us back into the Cook’s Corner park. The instant we’re standing in the garden, the fragrant smell of flowers hits me. For just a moment, I close my eyes and bask in the spring scent. When I slide my lids open, I realize that Everett has moved so close to me that I can feel his warm breath on my face. His gaze shifts back and forth between my eyes, and his brows furrow, as if he is trying to understand something.

Afraid to move, I just stand there, my bones turning to mush and my heart puddling in my chest as he assesses me. Slowly, his eyes move down my body, blanketing me in an unexpected wave of heat and desire. We stay like this for a few seconds as I try desperately to gather my willpower and step away from his hypnotic presence.

“Why do you do that?” I ask.

“What?”

“Look at me like that?”

Everett cocks his head to the side. “I’m testing a theory.”

After a moment, I clear my throat. “This isn’t the inn.”

He ignores my statement. “Did you know this park is named for the being who discovered it?”

I watch his lips move, as if under a spell. I know words are coming out, but which ones?

Blinking several times, I pull myself out of the trance and focus on what he’s saying.

“Ancient legend is that she used to sit in the secret gardens, reading maps and bibles all day while the town was being built by the founders.”

My gaze floats around the gardens. “I hope someone at least brought her coffee.”

Everett smiles, and it lights up his entire face.

“And this ancient legend sounds a lot like one of Miss Mary Beth’s stories,” I add.

“Well, she does know a lot about the town’s history. And likes to share with newbies.”

“I should get back to the inn,” I mutter.

“You can’t.”

“Everett.”

“It’s not safe for you to stay there.”

“I like the inn. I love hanging out with Michaela. And even Mammie’s ghost.”

He steps closer, cupping my face. “I can’t protect you there.”

The warmth of his touch paralyzes me. “We agreed that I’m not yours to protect.”

“Michaela is a vampire. Her family is one of the founding families, and her seat on the Court is waiting for her. If Roman is up to something, it’s not good for her to have him snooping around.”

Instantly, I feel my face drain. “Vampire?”

“Will you be repeating every supernatural species I say aloud?”

I narrow my eyes. “This is a lot to take in. The only vampires I know tend to do interviews.”

“Vampires hate the media.”

“It’s a book . . . and a movie . . . you know what, forget it. Fine,” I give in, because his touch is so calming. “I’ll look for a place to rent. But not because I am afraid of vampires. Or Roman.”

“You can stay at my place. The entire lower floor is a guest suite.”

“Everett—”

“Given the warning and how much you know now, this is not negotiable.

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