Lone Star Magic by Karen Whiddon

Author:Karen Whiddon [Whiddon, Karen]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Romance, Texas, Magic, Royalty, Paranormal Romance, Twins, hot, sexy, fae, prince, cowboy, magical
ISBN: 0505526417
Publisher: Love Spell
Published: 2004-12-31T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Ten

HER WORDS cut him when they shouldn’t. But that’s what he got for letting his desire for Carly over-rule his common sense. If he were the sort of man who looks for fault, he could excuse such a lapse of judgment away – he could blame it on the constant tension of being forced to run and hide rather than stand and fight as was his wont. Or the now nagging worry over Rune – not knowing was far worse than being able to face any threat and deal with it.

But Alrick had never seen the point in trying to delude himself. He couldn’t lie to others; why lie to himself.

Forcing his jaw to relax, he rubbed the back of his neck. He had meant to teach her a lesson. Turn the tables and show her how tempting such teasing felt. He’d tormented himself instead.

Letting Carly go had been far more difficult than he’d imagined. Still, with his resistance crumbling, he’d had to take drastic measures. Better they were at odds, barely civil, than lovers.

He could well imagine his father’s reaction. “Such a simple task too – a shame my eldest son couldn’t keep his leggings fastened. I’d hoped Alrick would grow out of thinking with the wrong head. This merely proves he’s not ready to become heir.”

Heir. Next in line for the throne. His most fervent desire.

Just the thought of his father’s scorn was enough to cool his over-heated body. Women, he told himself, were as plentiful as fruit on Rune’s overloaded trees. He could sate his sexual hunger once he returned home for good. Here and now, `twas time to concentrate on the task at hand.

The Warlord. His threats had now expanded to include all Alrick held dear. Though the Mage had promised to keep him informed, Alrick had never been a patient man. He’d much rather face the enemy head on than play this constant game of cat and mouse.

Yet he had no choice. He had to convince Carly – again – to leave. Quickly.

“Excuse me.” Carly’s voice, icily polite.

Despite his earlier resolution, his heart thumped an extra beat. Turning, he kept his face impassive. “Yes?”

“If I’m to sleep on the couch, you’ll need to go somewhere else.” Leaning on the doorjamb, her arms were crossed. He told himself not to take her stony indifferent look as a challenge.

“I’ll take your bedroom.” He could sleep in there as well as anywhere. Though he’d make a pallet on the floor before he’d sleep in that bed, at least this night. Snakes weren’t his favorite thing either. “I’ll go now.”

“Wait.” She used her hand to block the doorway. “Explain to me about this Warlord.” Carly looked intense. Serious.

Cautiously, he asked. “What do you mean?”

“All you and Mort told me is how horrible the guy is. Wants world dominance, snuff out humankind, turn the Fae into puppets, blah, blah, blah.”

“I don’t recall the puppet bit,” Alrick said slowly. “Other than that, you’ve summed up the Warlord completely. What else is there to say?”

She pushed away from the doorjamb and began to pace.

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