Dangerous Liaisons (Obsidian Flame Book 2) by J. C. McKenzie

Author:J. C. McKenzie [McKenzie, J. C.]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Published: 2018-10-22T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Thirteen

Lara stalked from Rafael’s office leaving the two stubborn mules to debate the finer points of their stupidity.

“Penelope Reynolds,” a deep, slightly accented voice stopped her.

She turned to find Sergei Bodrov scowling at her jeans.

“Mr. Bodrov.” She dipped her head and fought the urge to bow or courtesy or show some other form of submission the Emerald Dragon Clan leader’s presence demanded.

We do not cower, her dragon snarled. We’re not submissive.

Agreed. She locked her knees and plastered on a fake smile.

“You seem to be everywhere these days.” His dark green eyes flashed under the bright lights.

She shrugged. “Can’t seem to stay away.”

“It would be better for your health if you did.”

Lara straightened. Did he just threaten her? His easy posture and relaxed expression suggested something else. No, he wouldn’t dare threaten her in Rafael’s office with the dragon leader in the next room. He must be warning her. If so, that made two leaders in a row who’d warned her of the dangers involved with dating the Astarot. Coincidence? Were they in on it together? Or concerned for the well-being of a seemingly defenseless and weak female?

“Concerned for my safety?” she asked.

Sergei’s chest puffed out. “Of course, and that of our leader.”

Lara frowned. Rafael hardly painted the picture of a fragile, damsel in distress.

“A human girlfriend makes him vulnerable. It makes us all vulnerable. He should be with someone strong. Another dragon who knows our ways and can keep up.”

Lara stopped her eyes from rolling. Barely. Any moment now and the man might beat his expensively clad chest. Someone strong? Another dragon like Rafael’s ex? Was Sergei on Team Hilary?

She opened her mouth to speak when Hank stepped from Rafael’s office. His gaze darted between her and Sergei. His eyebrows rose.

“Raf is expecting you,” Hank said to Sergei.

“Of course.” Sergei turned toward the other man slowly and smoothly with no indication Hank’s sudden appearance surprised or worried him. He wasn’t concerned the Astarot’s Secundo overheard his warning to Lara. “Good day, Miss Reynolds.”

“Goodbye,” she said to Sergei. Good riddance.

Sergei knocked on the office door once. He didn’t wait for a reply and promptly swung the heavy door open and disappeared into Rafael’s office. Deep voices rumbled as the door closed.

Hank waited for the door to shut before turning to Lara. “What did he want?”

“He explained how my pathetic human nature was detrimental to the Astarot.”

“Not a surprise. He’s a purist at heart.” Hank scowled at her briefly, turned away and walked down the hall.

Lara caught up to him before he disappeared to wherever Secundos go when not needed. Her flip-flops smacking the floor echoed down the quiet hallway. She reached out and grabbed his arm.

He shrugged her off and squinted down at her. “What?”

“Do you believe in the curse?”

His lips flattened and he glanced over her shoulder.

“Big boy is in a meeting with the other big boy.”

Hank grabbed her arm and pulled her into a conference room. Male cologne clung to the air though the giant room with its long polished table sat empty.

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