Microsoft Word - Kerrelyn Sparks - [Love at Stake 1] - How to Marry a Millionaire Vampire by Riviani

Author:Riviani [Riviani]
Format: epub
Published: 2010-12-24T00:44:00.675000+00:00

"But of course." Jean-Luc shrugged. "If she is a member of his coven, it is his duty to

protect her."

"Laszlo was instrumental in her escape," Gregori explained. "That's why Petrovsky

wants to kill him."

With a groan, Laszlo leaned over to pick up a button off the floor.

"So ye must protect the lady and the chemist." Angus drummed his fingers on the arms

of his chair. " Tis a tricky situation, to be sure, but one you couldna help. Our most

sacred responsibility as coven masters is to protect our followers."

Roman swallowed hard. The shit was about to hit the fan. "She's not a member of my

coven."

Angus and Jean-Luc stared at him a full five seconds.

"She's mortal."

Jean-Luc blinked. Angus's knuckles turned white as he gripped the arms of his chair.

They exchanged wary looks.

Finally Angus cleared his throat. "Ye're interfering with the assassination of a mortal?"

"Yes. I gave her sanctuary. I felt it was justified since she's being hunted by one of our

kind."

Jean-Luc placed both hands on the gold knob of his walking stick and leaned forward.

"It is not like you to involve yourself with the mortal world. Especially when it could

result in danger to your coven."

"I… was in need of her services at the time."

Jean-Luc shrugged. "We all have needs from time to time. But we have a saying in

French—in the dark, all cats are gray. Why risk so much for this one mortal?"

"It's hard to explain. She… she's special."

Angus banged a fist on his chair. "There's nothing more important than keeping our

existence a secret from the mortals. I hope ye dinna confide in the girl."

"I kept her as ignorant as possible." Roman sighed. "Unfortunately, my… harem

couldn't keep their mouths shut."

Angus's frown was forbidding. "How much does she know?"

"My name, my business. Where I live and that I keep a group of women. She has no

idea we're vampires." So far. Roman knew she was clever enough to figure out the truth.

Angus snorted. "I hope the lass was worth it. If Petrovsky finds out ye're hiding her—"

"He knows," Gregori announced.

" Merde," Jean-Luc whispered.

Angus grimaced. "Was he invited to the ball?"

"Yes." Roman crossed his arms on the desk and leaned forward. "The invitations went

out before this problem arose. Petrovsky is invited every year as a gesture of goodwill,

but he hasn't attended in eighteen years."

"Since the introduction of synthetic blood," Jean-Luc added. "I remember his reaction.

He was furious. Refused to try the stuff and stormed out of the building, yelling curses

and threats to all who betrayed his outdated ideology."

While Jean-Luc talked, Angus unbuttoned his jacket and withdrew a pistol from a

shoulder holster. He checked to make sure it was fully loaded. "I'm ready for the

bastard. Silver bullets."

Roman winced. "Try not to shoot any of my coven, Angus."

The Scotsman lifted a brow. "I'm betting he'll come. After all, he knows ye have the

girl. Is she here at Romatech?"

"I don't have her anymore. She escaped."

" What?" Angus jumped to his feet. "Are ye saying she escaped while my Highlanders

were on duty?"

Roman exchanged a look with Gregori. "Well, yes. She did."

Jean-Luc chuckled.

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