Devil's Jewel by Sasha White

Author:Sasha White [White, Sasha]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Tribe Publishing

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While the others were in the dining room, creating a plan of attack, Jewel went to check out the kitchen. Caleb had most of the stuff she needed, but not everything. A run to the closest market was needed so she told the others she’d be back in a few, and dashed out before anyone could say another word.

So much had happened in the last few days that she just really needed a few quiet moments. Her emotions were all tangled, just simmering below the surface and if she wasn’t careful, she was going to lose it.

Jewel parked her truck in front of the market, but didn’t get out. Sitting there with her eyes closed she tried to centre herself. There was a ritual to do, and she needed to get a grip or it wouldn’t work.

Deep breathes in, blow them out slowly … search for the calm within. Only she didn’t find calm. She found anger, and fear, and … desire.

The simmering anger at Leon and the clan for leaving her behind was underscored by an understanding that it was Leon’s responsibility to do what was best for the whole clan. Intellectually she knew this, but that didn’t stop her from feeling betrayed by those that were supposed to be her community, her 'family'. No, being in Pearson right now was not safe for them, but then again, with Nadya taken, they were safe. Nadya was always the one who attracted supernatural trouble.

But she was also usually the one who got them out of it.

Now it was up to Jewel, and she couldn’t do it alone. She hated to depend on anyone else, especially a man. She had her Mother’s bad taste in men, which is why she’d always gone for the quick fling, and never let her emotions get involved. Only now she could already feel her heart opening up to the warrior.

And Devil was a warrior, no matter that his sister called him Angel. Jewel knew the look of a man who’d killed before, and was willing to do it again. Yet, she also sensed gentleness in him. It was there in the way he looked at his sister, and even in the way he’d kissed her temple when they were outside earlier. The man was dangerous in more ways than one.

It was good thing she knew how to protect herself – in more ways than one.

She sucked in a deep breath and let it out slowly, then climbed out of the truck. It was time to get to work.

Finding what she needed at the market was quick and easy, so she didn't waste any more time, and was soon back at the house. As soon as she stepped inside Jewel knew she’d been the topic of discussion while she was gone. She focused on reciting her grocery list as she met each person’s gaze, she didn’t want Devil getting into her head when she wasn’t prepared. She's blocked him hard the night before, but that didn't mean he wasn't prepared to try again.

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