Magic Bound (Ravencrest Academy Book 1) by Theresa Kay

Author:Theresa Kay [Kay, Theresa]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-02-20T16:00:00+00:00

The three shifters pay me no attention, the first man leaning down to speak directly into Tristan’s ear. Whatever the man is saying is too low for me to make out, but given his opening line, I can’t imagine he’s saying anything good. The color drains from Tristan’s face, and his whole body goes tense. Under the table, he grabs my knee and squeezes. Holding me in place? Asking for help?

The shifter’s knuckles go white as he digs his fingers deeper into Tristan’s shoulder. A low grunt makes its way past Tristan’s lips but no words. I’ve been at the other end of shifter strength before, and that grip has to hurt like hell.

“Why don’t you come outside so we can discuss your mommy’s proposed legislation?” For the first time, the shifter’s gaze roams over to me. “We wouldn’t want to upset your pretty lady friend, yeah?”

Proposed legislation? This is about the new shifter laws they’re trying to pass? How in the hell did they know to find Tristan here?

Tristan nods stiffly. He gives my knee another squeeze and rises to his feet.

The shifter leads him to the doorway, one hand still tightly gripping Tristan’s shoulder, and the other two men follow behind.

For a second, I’m not quite sure what to do. Tristan likely doesn’t want me to follow, but I’ll be damned if I’m just going to sit here. There’s a good chance those shifters could be part of the group rumored to be behind the recent attacks on witches. I can’t let Tristan face them alone, not when this could be a genuine threat to his safety. We might not be friends exactly, but I don’t hate the guy, and I don’t want to see him hurt.

I fumble for my wallet, throw some money on the table (hopefully enough to cover the pizza), and then run out after them.

By the time I get outside, they’ve disappeared from sight. I glance up and down the sidewalk. Where to? Where would—

There. An alleyway off to the left.

I dash toward it, and as I turn the corner, there’s the very definite sound of a punch being thrown.

“Hey!” I call out.

Tristan’s back is against the brick, and he’s half doubled over—probably because he’s the one who was punched—and the three shifters are standing in front of him, blocking him in.

“I’ll deal with this,” says Tristan, slightly out of breath. “Just go back to the car. They won’t kill me. It won’t look good for their cause.”

He’s right. If these shifters are truly worried about the new legislation, they aren’t planning anything permanent. But am I willing to bet his life on that?

One of the shifters flashes me a sharp-toothed grin. His eyes hold a feral glint I don’t like. Sure, the renegade shifters haven’t killed anyone so far, but who knows if these guys are part of that group? Even if they are, will they be able to pass up a shot at hitting the St. James family where it really hurts? Not to mention Tristan has a tendency to rub people the wrong way.

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