Guardian of Darkness: A Hunter Legacy Novel by Lara Adrian

Author:Lara Adrian [Adrian, Lara]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: vampire romance, vampire romance series for adults, paranormal romance
Publisher: Lara Adrian, LLC
Published: 2023-11-28T18:30:00+00:00

CHAPTER 16

Although Willow had been reluctant to impose on Leni any more than she already was, she found herself relaxing easily into the other woman’s company as the two of them nibbled on cold fried chicken and creamy potato salad at the small breakfast table.

“This is delicious, Leni. Thank you.”

“My pleasure.” She gave Willow a warm smile. “No one has to twist my arm to eat lately. Seems like I’m hungry twenty-four-seven now that this little guy’s arrival is getting close.”

“When are you due?”

“Four and a half weeks.” She beamed as she spoke, resting her palm atop the large swell of her belly. “I don’t know who’s more excited to meet our son, Knox or me.”

Willow smiled, struggling to picture the immense, scary-looking Breed male who’d practically stared holes through Razor across the table in the role of doting father. Then again, if Knox’s obvious adoration of his pretty mate were any indication, their child was going to be welcomed into a home filled with warmth and love.

“How did you and Knox meet?” Willow asked, taking another bite of chicken.

“Oh, it’s a long story. He showed up here in Parrish Falls last winter during a time when I was going through some . . . difficulty with my nephew’s father and his family. Knox kept Riley and me safe when no one else could have. He protected us, saved my life more than once.”

Willow nodded in acknowledgment. “Razor’s already done the same for me.”

“I can’t say I’m surprised. He and Knox are both good men, despite what they may tell you—or what they’ve been taught to believe about themselves.”

“You’re talking about the Hunter program? Razor told me he was born into that awful laboratory and that he’d escaped with some of his brothers when he was very young. He hasn’t said much more than that, though.”

“These aren’t men who easily talk about their feelings or what they’ve endured. There are still things that Knox won’t talk about with me,” Leni said, a shared understanding in her voice. Her gaze lingered on Willow, studying her with quiet intensity. “You care about him very much, don’t you?”

Willow hesitated to answer, even though the truth of how she felt about Razor sat at the tip of her tongue. “We hardly know each other. It’s only been a few days.”

Leni’s expression softened. “Still, when you know, you know. Time is irrelevant when it comes to the heart.”

“It sounds like you’re speaking from personal experience. Is that how it was with you and Knox?”

She nodded. “I was drawn to him immediately, even though getting involved with a seemingly dangerous man was the last thing I ever thought I’d want. My sister had gotten mixed up with dangerous men and it nearly cost Shannon her life. But Knox was different. As lethal as he is, he’s even more honorable and kind. He’s protective of the few people he allows into his heart. I’d only known him a matter of minutes before he came to my defense in the diner the first night he arrived.

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