Demon Within by Nicholls Julie

Author:Nicholls, Julie [Nicholls, Julie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: J Nicholls
Published: 2014-11-24T08:00:00+00:00

Chapter 21

The smell coming from the dining room caused Sabe’s stomach to growl in protest. Roast pork, chicken, slow cooked lamb, goat and fresh vegetables lavishly covering the table made his mouth water. Kai, Kiera and Leon were already sat, he’d seen them go in but he waited for Nissa, eager to find out if she’d spoken to Eloise yet. Having heard about the incident with Roulan, he wouldn’t be surprised if the sly man didn’t join them for supper, but that was fine, he didn’t like him anyway. Needing an excuse to call on Nissa, he thought he’d let Garlan know that supper was ready; he wasn’t usually late for meals and wondered if he was with Roulan.

Striding down the hall Sabe reached Eloise’s room and put his ear to the door, he could hear Nissa’s voice, as well as Eloise’s. Disheartened at Eloise’s presence, he carried on walking, he might as well check on Garlan while he was here. He reached his door, knocked, and heard Garlan call him in after a few moments.

‘Supper’s ready if you’re interested?’ Sabe grinned as Garlan almost leapt off the bed with half closed eyes, he’d clearly fallen asleep. After straightening his tunic and smoothing his wayward hair, he smiled at Sabe.

‘Thank you! I’m looking forward to trying some of your local wine that Kai’s been telling me about.’ Slapping Sabe on the arm as he breezed past him into the hall Sabe shook his head and chuckled.

Following Garlan out of the room he kept a few paces behind him. As Garlan walked past everyone’s room, he banged on their doors, not saying a word or stopping to hear a reply. Sabe watched him disappear down the stairs then walked back towards Eloise’s room. Quickly turning as the door opened, he was greeted with Nissa.

Startled at his presence, with her eyes wide she looked lovely. The gown she wore was a rich purple and it clung to her soft curves. Remembering his hands around those curves earlier, Sabe drew in a deep breath and smiled.

‘You look beautiful Nissa, I’m almost speechless!’

He reached for her hand and placed a lingering kiss on her knuckles, her wrist, edging up her arm with each kiss making her giggle.

‘Hmm, I don’t think I can stop, you’re too delicious.’

‘I’m sorry to interrupt but I’m sure there will be plenty of food on the table to eat if you’re so hungry Sabe.’

They both sprang apart at Eloise standing in the doorway; neither of them saw her approach, too wrapped up in their pleasure. Nissa lowered her head guiltily, placing her hands behind her back, whilst Sabe directed his words to Eloise.

‘You’re quite right, my apologies. Might I just say that you look beautiful too?’

He was about to step towards her when she held up her hand.

‘I think you’ve sampled quite enough for one evening, don’t you?’

Eloise couldn’t keep the harsh glare for much longer. After seeing the panic in Sabe’s eyes, laughter burst from her lips as she shared a knowing look with Nissa.

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