Essence of Magic (Ruby Morgan Book 1) by LJ Rivers

Author:LJ Rivers [Rivers, LJ]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Inspirert Publishing
Published: 2020-01-03T06:00:00+00:00

Chapter Fourteen

Well, crap. I was overdressed after all.

Brendan’s gaze moved over me. “Milady,” he said and gave me a courtly bow.

I wasn’t about to return the favour with a curtsy, but I appreciated the gesture. Even if there was no chariot, no shining armour or anything. But at least Brendan was there, and that was all that mattered.

“I’m sorry,” he said, giving my heart a jolt. “But that may be the prettiest sight I’ve seen since—oh, who am I kidding? Since ever.”

Those sure were the words an overdressed lady needed. My heart continued its race from the jolt, only now it was with pure joy.

“Thank you, sire,” I purred and wanted to kick myself. “Very knightly of you, although I’m pretty sure you’ve seen fairer maidens on your quests.”

“Not at all, milady,” he said. “And now I fear I have painted myself into a corner.”

“Oh?”

“Everyone is going to look at you, and then at me, and then at you again, thinking what a loser I am to—”

“Stop it, B,” I said, punching him on the forearm. But I enjoyed every syllable of his praise and didn’t really want him to stop. “Jen insisted on the outfit, and if I had trusted her with the makeup as well, I’d look an even bigger fool than I already do.”

“We could spend the evening right here, arguing who’s wrongly dressed, or we could go a couple of blocks down the street and have that dinner I promised you. Come to think of it, no one will view me as the loser, since no one will even notice me, so it kind of works out after all.”

Right, so now he was both charming and handsome. The fire in my veins was back, but I was quite certain it had nothing to do with my new magical power. This was magic of a different kind, and I had to admit that Brendan was the instigator.

“Dinner it is,” I said and linked my arm under his outstretched one. “Where are we going?”

“Nick told me about this place, not too fancy, not too shabby. Great food,” he promised.

“Nick?” I said, feeling a slight reaction in Brendan’s arm.

“He’s actually a nice guy, but yes, he has a bit of a problem with the witches and wizards of the world. He’s also the one who got you that job interview.”

I suddenly realized I heard nothing from Brendan’s thoughts, even though I held his arm. It was as if I controlled it, not wanting to read him. Yet. Not that I could mind read. It was more of a memory read than anything else. Maybe I could control the fire, too?

“And you?” I said, biting my lip.

“I think I’m a nice guy,” he said.

I bumped him, laughing. “Yes, that’s exactly what I meant, stupid.”

“First of all, I hope to prove that I am a nice guy, but if it’s ok with you, I don’t want to talk about Mags tonight.”

An image flashed in my head. A woman sat by a table, desperation in her eyes.

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