Dark Beginnings by Kailin Gow

Author:Kailin Gow
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Published: 2011-07-25T12:16:15+00:00

Chapter 10

As often as she could, Veronique sneaked away to Montmartre, every trip leaving her more alive and vibrant than the last. However, her father’s prolonged absence also meant going to the opera house several times a week.

With her head and heart firmly secured in the embrace of Philippe’s talent, she’d not given too much thought to running into Martin. For her first few forays to the opera house, she had no need to even consider the effect Martin could have on her for she never ran into him. But she knew the time would come when she would.

“It’s about time I see you again.”

She’d been looking over every line of an intricate portion of stained glass meant to adorn the lounge, but was amazed at how quickly his voice touched a nerve. Her heart was instantly on guard and her palms were clammy before she’d even turned around.

“I thought you’d forgotten al about me.” While he sounded somewhat amused, his words held a clear accusation.

He took her breath away the moment she turned to face him. Just standing there, magnificent in the male that he was; strong, tal and so confident.

“I didn’t forget you at al , Martin. In fact, I’ve been here al week and I’ve not seen you once. Have you been spending more time away?”

He chuckled and took a step closer. “I’ve been on top of every aspect of every inch of this opera house. From the instal ation of the latest in toilettes, to the setting of the tiniest piece of parquet.”

“As you may have noticed, my father is being kept away from the city a little longer than he’d anticipated.”

“I had, and I had anticipated seeing you sooner. Are you trying to avoid me?”

The question surprised her. Had she? In her desire to remain true to Philippe had she deliberately steered clear of Martin? She dreaded the thought that she could so easily succumb to his charm and good looks.

“Or have you simply been spending too much time with Philippe?”

She shook her head more adamantly than she should. Surely he would see right through her. “I overheard workers mentioning that you’d received the bronze bust of Mozart and Verdi.”

“Yes, as did the statue and friezes that are al in place now. So now that we have put that out of the way…”

He took another step closer. “Is architecture al you real y want to talk about?”

Letting out a slow and steady breath, she walked past him. “I was hoping to have a glance at them before I left. I heard the bust of Tchaikovsky is especial y beautiful.”

She could hear him walking close behind her and she couldn’t help but smile.

“I can also show you the new marble statue of Bach.

He’s set to greet people as they arrive and I think you’l find it quite impressive.”

He stayed close to her side as they walked down the long and wide corridor. She could feel the heat of his body and knew her reaction would be feeble were he to even attempt to touch her.

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