Deceit can be Deadly (Law of the Lycans Book 8) by Nicky Charles

Author:Nicky Charles [Charles, Nicky]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: lycans, werewolves, Romance, suspense, witches, series, shifters, paranormal, law of the lycans, magic
Published: 2017-01-20T18:30:00+00:00

He hid in the shadows near a gap in the boards of the old building where the pack was held captive. How they’d come to be in such circumstances and why they weren’t fighting to leave, he had no idea, but the scent of blood and death hung heavy in the air, several already lying dead. A fire burned in the middle of the space, the flickering flames casting shadows on the wall, the smoke blurring his view. Unable to see the killer, he’d listened to the mocking tones as it was explained to the captive pack how the energy of their fear increased the strength of the life extended spell. That their blood, taken by force under a black moon, was even more powerful adding years to the spell’s efficacy.

Carlotta was sitting near the edge, not far from him but he dared not make a sound. A light breeze stirred, ruffling his hair causing errant strands to fall into his eyes. He pushed them away, keeping his focus on what was happening inside the building. Whether it was his movement or his scent carried on the wind, he couldn’t say, but she suddenly turned her head his way.

Across the distance, he could see her eyes widen, a soft gasp escape her.

Shaking his head, he’d pressed a finger to his lips.

She nodded in understanding, then glanced down to the bundle she held in her arms. A child. When she looked back at him, he could see the uncertainty in her eyes.

He tightened his lips, swallowing hard before forcing a faint smile and nodding. He’d heard in town that she’d had a child she’d named Damien Carlos, the father a tourist who had never returned. Despite being shocked, he’d had no doubt the child was his. Carlotta’s phone calls had hinted there was important news but damn. She should have told him. He’d have come for her.

A deep breath and he pushed his feelings to the side. Now was not the time for recriminations. Getting her out of this mess came first.

Slowly, she’d edged towards him, one inch then another, always with an eye to the individual at the front. He gripped the edge of the board, pulling on the rotten timber. The faint screeching protest of rusty nails had him freezing in fear. The killer didn’t seem to have heard but he dared not try again to make the opening bigger. He’d flicked his gaze between Carlotta and the gap in the boards. She’d fit…barely. A distraction would be needed, perhaps a rock thrown through the window?

He mimed his plan. She shook her head and lifted the child slightly. She wanted him to take the babe first. The opening was big enough, why not…?

“Please.” She mouthed the words.

Save the child, yes. But leave his love behind? He shook his head. No, the very idea unthinkable.

Her pleading eyes filled with tears and, reluctantly, he agreed. When she was close enough she bent her head and whispered to the child, then pressed a kiss to its head.

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