Mastering Their Human by Ivy Barrett

Author:Ivy Barrett [Barrett, Ivy]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Stormy Night Publications
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

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Distracted by the rapid-fire developments, Sean followed Kellan and Brianna down the hallway. They were all freshly bathed and in new clothes, but Sean’s mind was still fixated on their unwanted visitor. What sort of being moved freely between dimensions without a corporeal tether? Incorporeal entities seldom bothered interacting with physical species. They considered themselves higher forms of life, having evolved beyond the need for the tactile stimuli. Something must be keeping the spirit here. Something intense and personal.

He needed Fane’s advice and his expertise, but there was no way in hell he was leaving Brianna alone with Kellan. There was no telling what the wily bastard would do if left to his own devices.

Sean had expected this to be a simple hostage negotiation. He’d planned to be gone for no more than a day or two. Then he’d return to Sarah. Instead, he found his future embroiled in uncertainty and Sarah left alone in her time of need.

He’d attempted to contact her telepathically several times. She was blocking him, shielding her mind from everyone. Which left him with an impossible choice. Abandon Brianna or neglect his sister. Sarah was surrounded by people who cared about her and were trying to help her. If she’d only let them, while Brianna had no one but him. At least until Lorelle arrived, and that might take a day or two.

There was no way of anticipating how long it would take them to unravel the mystery surrounding Ceddrik and perhaps ‘slay the dragon.’ Meanwhile, he and Kellan were attempting to define their roles in Brianna’s life, or if they would have roles in Brianna’s life.

His gaze focused on her narrow back as they descended the front staircase. Did she want them in her life? The question was daunting. He wouldn’t even begin to evaluate if what she wanted was what she needed. That would drive anyone mad.

Everything that happened in the castle had to be disregarded. They had been under the spirit’s influence. But what if Kellan was right? What if the spirit only enhanced what they felt, exposed their deepest feelings and allowed them to express things they would ordinarily suppress?

“Are we going outside?” Hope rang through her tone, making Sean’s heart ache for all she’d suffered. His life had been hard and he’d survived many harrowing changes. Even so, he’d never been deprived of his basic freedom.

“The woods are too dangerous at night. We’ll have to be creative.” Kellan led them to the skiff, which was waiting outside the main entrance.

“Are we going somewhere or is the ship our destination?”

“You’ll see.” Kellan smiled and she climbed into the passenger cabin.

Sean didn’t miss the smoldering hunger in Kellan’s gaze. Feeding Brianna was the current objective, but he obviously had other plans for how the meal would end. Tread lightly, overlord. She’s not as strong as she wants you to believe.

Kellan swung toward him, blocking his path. “I think she would surprise you,” he said in Protarian. “But regardless, she’s in no danger from me.

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