Ezra's Awakening: A Blood and Bones Christmas (Vampires of Blood and Bones Book 4) by B.A. Stretke

Author:B.A. Stretke [Stretke, B.A.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Superiorland Publishing
Published: 2019-12-22T18:30:00+00:00

CHAPTER FIVE

Ezra went to Louis’ office after Easton left. He’d left a pair of gloves there that he wanted to use in the garden. Louis had purchased them for him and said they were better suited for protecting his hands against the rough branches.

He considered everything Easton had shared and wished he could dispel the sense of apprehension he was feeling about it all. He thought about going and looking for Louis just to set his mind at ease and to feel his nearness. But he changed his mind for fear Louis would be able to pick up on Ezra’s misgiving and general uneasiness where the Duchess was concerned.

Hopefully, she would recover and be gone soon, but if the situation degraded, then Ezra decided he would have to discuss his worries with Louis. He’d kept things from him before and in the end, it all but blew up in his face. He wouldn’t let the uncertainty and discomfort he was feeling drag out like he had in the past. For now, it was just a fit of niggling jealousy but if it became more, he vowed to share his feelings with Louis.

Feeling more settled after speaking with Easton and deciding on a plan forward, Ezra entered Louis’ office and headed to the small table by the window where he’d left the gloves. There was a leather upholstered chair next to the small table that Louis often sat in when relaxing or contemplating his day. As he turned to leave, a book caught his attention. It was lying on the seat of the chair as if Louis had been reading it and placed it there for later.

It wouldn’t have been unusual except that the name on it was familiar, and there was a bookmark sticking out from the top of the book. Ezra felt his heart begin to beat in his throat as the ramifications of this find hit him. Reaching down, he picked it up and looked at the cover.

It was written by the same historian who wrote the distressing article he’d read the night before. Flipping the book open to the marked page, Ezra held his breath and began reading. It was the detailed account of Louis’ affair with the Duchess.

Ezra simply stared at the page for what seemed like forever, trying to come to terms with what it meant. Was Louis pining for this woman, reliving their life together and the feelings they’d had for one another? He closed the book and sat it back in the chair and left the room.

…

It was now nearing lunchtime and still, the relocation of their house guest had not been completed. Louis had not seen his beloved since late last night and he was beginning to feel the effects of it in terms of his patience and attitude. Although Dr. Evens had okayed the move, her guard was resisting stating she was more comfortable where she was, and he could better protect her there. His complaints were without merit so, with Louis’ goodwill coming to an end, he ordered Aldessea moved and for the Doctor to stay with her.

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