Hear No Evil (Alpha Guardians Book 2) by Vivian Wood

Author:Vivian Wood [Wood, Vivian]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Contemporary, Romance, Fiction, Paranormal, BBW, Shifter, Adult, Erotic, Sultry, Alpha, Werebear, Bear, Sexy, Mates, Alpha Guardian, New Orleans, Warriors, Bayou, Urban Fantasy, Tragedy, Past, Protect, Enslavement, Temptation, Faith, Mortal Danger, Carnal, Crumble, Forget
Goodreads: 25993708
Publisher: Vivian Veritas Publishing
Published: 2015-07-26T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eight

“This doberge cake is too much,” Cassie said, giving a contented sigh as she pushed away the last few bites of the rich chocolate dessert.

Gabriel chuckled, watching her across the table, admiring her beauty. They were tucked away on the far side of the courtyard at Cafe Amelie, by far New Orleans’ most romantic patio. The high walls rose around the courtyard, ivy and jasmine falling down in fragrant waves, and the whole courtyard was lit by candles and torches. A talented local violinist was perched in the far corner, adding a quiet ambiance to the scene.

Gabriel only had eyes for Cassie, though. She was wearing a slinky black halter dress that covered her neck and chest up while leaving her arms and lower back dashingly bare. She’d left her long red locks down to curl softly around her shoulders like a cape, and she wore what Gabriel recognized as her signature black winged eyeliner, bringing out her stormy silver-gray eyes.

“You want to get out of here?” he asked, trying to hide the fact that he was staring at her curves like a horny teenaged kid.

“Sure,” Cassie said, tugging up the edges of her long black silk gloves. It seemed like a reflexive habit, making sure that her scars were always hidden from sight. Gabriel had seen those scars, and they weren’t pretty, but they did nothing to diminish her luminance. Just now, after a few glasses of champagne, she was blushing prettily and eyeing him with more than a small amount of interest.

That dress, that look on her face, the way she smiled at him… It just might be enough to make Gabriel forget all that he’d foresworn.

He slipped a thick sheaf of bills under his plate, then rose and held out a hand to Cassie. He helped her to her feet. She caught him by surprise, using the momentum to swing up and kiss him. It was a quick, playful brush of lips, but their bodies connected, hips pressing together, and Gabriel wanted more.

More, more, more. Would there ever really be enough of Cassandra Chase? Gabriel’s greed for her was beginning to overrun his fear, if only for the moment. Or the night…

“I was thinking we’d walk a bit, see the nightlife. Since we’re in the French Quarter already,” Gabriel said. “Do you want to stroll with me a bit before we get a cab back to the Manor?”

“Of course,” Cassie said, taking his hand and lacing their fingers together in a way that made Gabriel’s chest tighten. “Let’s stroll.”

She’d mimicked his accent on the last bit, which made Gabriel laugh. The sound felt odd in his throat, making him think he hadn’t done nearly enough of that since… London. He couldn’t bring himself to think of the day he’d left, but somehow he was going to have to talk to Cassie about it, explain why she deserved much more in a mate.

They emerged from the courtyard and headed down the sidewalk.

“Oh, I love this gallery,” Cassie said as they passed a huge window featuring famous artwork.

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