Death Doesn't Bargain: A Deadman's Cross Novel by Sherrilyn Kenyon

Author:Sherrilyn Kenyon [Kenyon, Sherrilyn]
Language: eng
Format: epub, azw3
ISBN: 9780765385710
Publisher: Tom Doherty Associates
Published: 2018-05-08T04:00:00+00:00

10

Cameron stared in shock at the image of herself in the mirror. “Is this really me?”

Belle smiled at her from over her shoulder, while Chthamalus grinned in approval. “Aye, love. Who else would it be? You act as if you’ve never seen yourself in a gown before.”

She hadn’t. At least not since the death of her parents, when Paden had burned every girlie item she’d possessed in order to protect her as best he could. To keep her from being separated from him by others, and to make sure that she didn’t fall prey to some drunken randy male while they were forced to work menial jobs for their sustenance and survival. Because of his paranoia for her safety, Paden had forced her to dress and act the part of a boy for most of her life.

Truth, she could scarce remember being a girl, never mind a woman.

“I can’t believe he sent this to me.”

“Aye, my lady.” Chthamalus settled the hem around her feet, which were bedecked in the prettiest shoes she’d ever seen in all her life. Dark blue velvet shoes that sparkled with pearl and crystal buckles. Peeking out from just below the delicate lace hemline, they caught the light every time she moved. “His Highness was emphatic about it, and the colors. Said he’d seen the way you admired the gowns of other ladies and he didn’t want to see that hunger in your eyes go unsated for another hour. You mean a lot to him. Admittedly, I haven’t been with him in quite a while, but never have I seen him care for any person the way he cares for you. And in spite of all the centuries we’ve been parted, I know that he isn’t the type to have changed much, if any, from the man I knew so long ago. ’Tis not in his nature to let others close to him. So you can trust when I say that you are very special to his heart.”

Cameron felt giddy with joy over Tally’s words and Kalder’s thoughtful gift. The beautiful white dress was softer than anything she’d ever owned. Modest and fashionable, it contrasted sharply against the vibrant peacock blue silk jacket that hugged curves she hadn’t known she possessed.

She really was a woman!

Tears of gratitude choked her as she fingered the curls that Belle had styled for her into a proper chignon. She looked so posh and fine that if she hadn’t known it was she herself, she’d have never guessed it.

“Do you think Mr. Dupree will like what he sees?” she asked them.

“Mr. Dupree?” Belle teased.

Heat stung her cheeks as she realized how silly she was being with her insistence on something so formal given what they’d shared, especially since Belle was more than aware of it. Still … “Can’t help it. It’s foolish of me, isn’t it?”

Belle hugged her. “Nay, love. Not foolish. Precious. Your unassuming sweetness is what I adore best about you.” She gave her one fierce squeeze before she let go and stepped away.

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