Mine to Take by Dara Joy

Author:Dara Joy [Joy, Dara]
Language: eng
Format: epub, pdf
Tags: Fiction, Romance, Fantasy, Paranormal, General
ISBN: 9780505528544
Google: gf1NQwAACAAJ
Amazon: B00HG4OJW8
Publisher: Love Spell
Published: 2010-05-18T05:00:00+00:00

She found him later sitting alone at a table in the tavern.

Apparently no one wanted to test his good fortune by approaching Gian, for his demeanor was quite dark. There was an aura of strength to him that was extemely intimidating.

Seeing him in this new light, from a distance, Jenise was struck by how mysterious Gian could be, how many sides there were to his nature. Throughout these many sides there was a steadfast quality about him, an inner core of strength and power.

She had seen him fearless, courageous, mischievous, playful, sexually loving, and concerned. But never like this… Dangerously brooding. Jenise shook off the unsettling intuition.

She noticed that he had purchased and donned a dark green cloak, a white shirt, and black boots. If possible, he was even more spellbinding dressed in the simple garb.

He looked up in surprise as she approached the crystal table. “Is something amiss? I understood you were to rest.”

Pulling out a crystal seat, she sat opposite him. “I changed my mind.” The truth was that thoughts of separating from him had plagued her. After bathing she had tried to rest but could not.

Jenise thought of what she had gained by leaving Ganakari—her freedom. With that freedom came the pain of knowing him. Leaving him.

Nothing came without a price, she reasoned sadly. She was not sorry. She had a brave heart; she was a Frensi!

Dipping a segment of paxi fruit into sweet sauce, Gian offered her the delicate morsel. She shook her head. She had no appetite.

He took a bite of the fruit, savoring the tangy juice. Like everything he did, the action evoked a certain sensuality.

He watched her through veiled lashes. Like a cat making plans. Reaching for his horn of keeran, he took a long swallow of the brew.

Placing the horn down on the table, he began dipping another segment of fruit as he spoke to her. “I am headed to Aviara, as you know,” he said in that soft, low voice of his.

“Yes, I know.”

“If you will recall, I have told you there is but one entrance to my homeworld of M’yan and that is through Aviara.”

“Why is that?” she asked, suddenly curious. “Surely the Mystics of the Charl could open as many Tunnels as they chose to your world.”

“We have an agreement with them. We explore for them; in return, the entrance to M’yan is watched over by the High Guild and constantly guarded by the Charl knights.”

“Sounds pretty one-sided in your favor.”

Gian smiled ferally. “Perhaps, but the Guild does not mind. Our allegiance to each other goes back through time. Familiars and wizards are natural allies. You might say we go together like lightning and thunder.”

She knew which part was lightning—the Charl. That would make him…thunder. Before she could fully explore that compelling concept, she wondered why the Familiars would need such an agreement. She asked him.

“To protect us from unwanted and uninvited visitors. We are a private people.”

“You are not capable of defending yourselves?”

He arched a brow. “What do you think?”

“I think whoever negotiated such a treaty was brilliant.

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