Destiny in Danger by Tara Weeks

Author:Tara Weeks [Weeks, Tara]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-06-29T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter Five

Selene

M

arek tried to make conversation as he and Selene drove toward town by asking Selene a couple of questions to which she only responded with single-syllable answers. Selene felt like all the charm and social skills she’d relied on her whole life had vanished, leaving her feeling self-conscious and nervous—two feelings that were entirely foreign to her.

You’re being rude. Poor Marek is just making conversation.

Deciding to change track, Selene thought by asking Marek the questions, he’d be forced to do most of the talking.

“Do you have a girlfriend?” she blurted, groaning inwardly as soon as the words left her mouth.

What the hell is wrong with you?

Marek flashed her a quick look, his eyebrows raised, before he burst out laughing. “Direct. I can appreciate that. The answer is no, I do not have a girlfriend.”

“Oh.” Selene replied, swallowing thickly.

There was a brief silence before Marek elaborated. “I did have. We’d been together since high school and I thought she was the one. That was, until I found out she cheated on me. Repeatedly. I’ve been single since.”

“I’m sorry, that’s awful.” Selene turned and looked at him, wanting to reach out and touch his arm, but forced herself to maintain restraint. “So that was fairly recent then?”

Marek shook his head. “It was a couple of years ago now.”

“What?” Selene yelped before instantly regretting it. “I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to sound…I don’t know…that just seems like a long time to be single for someone so…so…”

“So?” Marek prompted and Selene felt her face flush, knowing she’d backed herself into a corner. “I just meant you seem really…nice.”

Marek grinned at her, sending her heart in a flutter. “Nice. I can take that. I think you seem nice too.”

“Really?” Selene asked incredulously and Marek erupted in laughter.

“Well, you’re a little prickly and not the easiest person to get to know, but what can I say? I’m up for the challenge.”

Selene placed her hand over her mouth while she stared out the window, trying to hide her smile. She felt like a giddy schoolgirl around him, which annoyed her, and the constant butterflies she felt in his proximity made her feel nauseous. Even without looking at him, she couldn’t escape the way their closeness made her feel. It was as though every part of her felt electrified and on edge—though it wasn’t unpleasant. It was exciting—and scary.

Stop it. He must be at least ten years younger than you! You’re being ridiculous. Besides, there are far more important things to focus on.

What unnerved Selene most of all, was that she was used to being in control. Calm. Collected. Yet when she was around Marek, she felt anything but. It was all she could do not to sigh with relief when he finally pulled the jeep up in front of the pub. She actually hoped there were other patrons inside, so she wouldn’t feel so alone with him. Marek got out of the car and Selene almost fell out in her hurry to get out before he could open the door for her.

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