Immortals (Runes book 2) by Walters Ednah

Author:Walters, Ednah [Walters, Ednah]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Firetrail Publishing
Published: 2013-08-03T05:00:00+00:00

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Eirik’s Jeep was gone from the curb. Dad sat at the kitchen table alone, his feet up and a drink in his hand. He hadn’t changed out of his cooking clothes. From his position, he had a clear view of Torin’s house, including the driveway. Had he seen Torin and me earlier? Probably.

“Something smells good,” I said, peeking inside the oven. The roast sat on a bed of crisp-looking vegetables. Beside it was a large oval bowl of scalloped potatoes, my favorite, while a tray of baby red potatoes was on the bottom rack. “And looks good.”

“Try the soup and tell me what you think,” he said.

I got a spoon from a drawer, lifted the lid off the pan on the stovetop, and scooped some of his famous onion soup—another one of my favorites. I gave him two thumbs up and went to the fridge to get bottled water. A tray of deviled eggs covered with plastic wrap was in the middle rack. Wow, he had gone all out.

“Set the table for ten and call us when our guests start to arrive,” he said, slowly getting up. He stretched and groaned.

“Ten?”

“Your mother paid Eirik’s parents a visit earlier today. They will be joining us.”

Dinner just lost its appeal. I must have made a face because Dad chuckled, but he didn’t say anything. I hated dinners with Eirik’s parents even though having them over was now something of a family tradition. At least tonight, Torin would be here.

I set the table and hurried upstairs to change. Mom often insisted we dress up for dinner. The emerald top was flattering, and I loved that it matched my nail polish. I traded my jeans for black tights and a black skirt, then added ankle-length, heeled boots. Mascara and plum lip-gloss and I was ready. My hair was still perfect from earlier.

Downstairs, Eirik arrived just as I cleared the stairs. He was dressed for the occasion and looked good. If Cora could see him now…

“You look amazing,” he said, giving me a hug.

“So do you. Where are your parents?”

“They’ll be here. You know how they are. When you say seven, they’ll arrive at seven on the dot, not a second early or late.” He tugged the collar of his shirt. “Why do we still have to dress up for these stupid dinners?”

“Tradition.” When we were young, we’d eat quickly then sneak away while our parents lingered at the table. “Maybe we could tell them we’re going to the movies after dinner and make a quick getaway.”

“I don’t feel like watching anything,” he muttered and wandered aimlessly around the formal dining room we rarely used except for these occasions. “How was Cora?”

Oh, the perfect opening. “Good. She was getting ready for a date when I saw her.”

Eirik froze.

“She looked amazing,” I added.

His hand clenched. “Who’s she going out with?”

“Jaden Granger.”

Eirik made a face like he’d swallowed a fly.

I continued his torture. “She’s supposed to text me the movie they’re planning to watch, so we can join them.

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