Demon Magic (Dragon's Gift: The Seeker Book 2) by Hall Linsey

Author:Hall, Linsey [Hall, Linsey]
Language: eng
Format: azw3, mobi, epub
ISBN: 9781942085133
Publisher: Bonnie Doon Press
Published: 2016-12-19T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter Nine

It was with heavy footsteps that I made my way back up to my place. Would Roarke still be there? Did I owe him an apology?

Maybe. Probably.

Ah, hell, I’d have to figure it out.

When I opened the door and heard the shower running, my shoulders relaxed.

A reprieve.

I would take it.

I hurried into my bedroom, then into my trove. The piles of books, gleam of gold, and scatter of lucky charms calmed me. I ran my fingertips over a book that teetered on top of a pile as I went to a small chest that contained some of my favorite lucky charms.

It didn’t take long to pick out a variety of lucky talismans. Four, to be precise. Two necklaces, a belt, and a bracelet. All were gold, which gave them a bit of extra lucky something, as far as I was concerned. It was more than I normally wore, but less than I wanted to, so I called it a victory. Semi-self-control for the win.

Wearing my battle gear, I returned to my bedroom just as the water shut off.

Whew. I planned to tell Roarke what I was, but I didn’t want him catching me walking out of the wall as I exited my trove. Better to do it on my terms—not by being caught.

I gave him a moment to get dressed, then went out into the living room. He standing near the couch, tugging his shirt on as I entered.

His head popped over the top. “Hey.”

“Hey.” I stood awkwardly on my side of the room, not quite sure how I wanted to admit that I was wrong. To say it wasn’t my favorite activity would be an understatement. “So, uh, maybe you have a point that there are some things I haven’t been telling you.”

“Yeah?”

“Yeah. But I have good reasons.”

“I know.”

And the thing was, he looked like he really did know. It made this easier.

“Well, anyway, I just wanted to let you know that I will tell you…stuff. That stuff I haven’t been telling you, that is.” Oh boy, I was handling this super well. This was why I normally stayed away from real relationships. “But let’s just get this demon thing under control first, okay? I’m worried that the longer I hang out in one place, the more I’ll attract. So I’d like to get a move on. That is, if you’re still helping me.”

His gaze softened, and he approached me. “I’m still helping you.”

“Thank you.” My heart thudded. “Really.”

He leaned down and pressed a kiss to my forehead. I closed my eyes, savoring the touch.

When he pulled away, I couldn’t make eye contact, so I walked to the window and peered out, unsurprised to see a demon out on the sidewalk, staring up at my window. He was muscular and tall, with pale yellow skin that made him look like a fit Minion. He was even bald. He just needed funny goggles and blue overalls.

Too bad he had a big old sword in his hand.

Great. This was just great.

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