Menagerie by Kristy Tate

Author:Kristy Tate
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Young adult, paranormal, fantasy, urban fantasy, romance
Publisher: Kristy Tate
Published: 2017-03-31T04:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER TEN

Traditional worship practices are often a part of tribal gatherings with dance, rhythm, songs and trance.

From Declan’s Research

“What was that about?”

She hadn’t noticed Declan coming up behind her. His voice sent a tremor down her spine. She shook her head, feeling dizzy with remorse. “I’m spreading rumors.”

“Really? Interesting. I want to hear.”

Lizbet looked around for Nicole. She’d been plastered to Declan all night. What had he used to pry himself loose?

“Want to dance?” he asked.

“Not really,” she admitted. “I don’t know how, and I’m terrible at it.” But dancing wasn’t the only thing she was terrible at. She felt awkward and out of place in all social situations. Maybe the island had been the right place for her.

He laughed. “I don’t believe you.”

“It’s true...I don’t think I can do this.” She waved at the party.

“Define this,” Declan said, concern touching his voice.

“I’m not good with people. I think I probably upset Matías, and I didn’t mean to...”

“He’ll get over it.” Declan’ voice was firm. “Want to go for a walk?”

She breathed out a long sigh. “I would love that.”

He placed his hand on her arm and guided her through a break in the trees. Moments later, they were in the field. The moon skimmed the top of the hills, and the music, while still audible, dropped to a soft background noise.

“I’m not used to so many people,” she admitted.

“I’m used to people, but I don’t always love them,” Declan said.

“But what about Nicole? Aren’t you with her?”

“I picked her up, yes.”

“Don’t you think she’ll miss you?”

He glanced over his shoulder. “Right now, she’s too busy toying with Jason. I doubt she’ll notice I’m gone.”

“That’s her old boyfriend, right?”

“Old, new, current—really, it’s hard to say.”

“No, it’s not. It might be hard for you to guess, but for her, all she has to do is say whichever it is.”

He chuckled softly. “True, but right now, she’s keeping everyone guessing.” He shook his head. “Going anywhere with her is a mistake.”

“I’m sorry.” Lizbet bit her lip and laced her fingers through his. She thought he might pull away, but he didn’t.

“What for? You didn’t make me drive to her house and pick her up.”

She smiled. “No, I wouldn’t have done that.”

He pulled her further from the party. The tall grass slapped against her new boots and jeans, but she didn’t care.

“You’re not like other girls.”

“I know. You’ve told me that before.”

He laughed.

“For one thing, I can’t dance.”

“You were doing fine with Matías.”

“You were watching?”

He nodded.

She sighed. “I feel like a giraffe out there—not really sure what to do with my arms and legs.”

“It’s easy, and I promise you, you are the least giraffe-looking girl here.”

“You’re sweet.”

“Not really. I’m about to ditch my date.”

Lizbet cast a quick glance at the trees separating them from the party. It was hard to know what Nicole was thinking or doing, but Lizbet guessed she wasn’t really too concerned about Declan. She, herself, on the other hand was having a hard time being concerned about anyone else.

“Want to dance?” Declan asked.

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