Monstrous by Nicole M. Rubino

Author:Nicole M. Rubino [Rubino, Nicole M.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Romance, Mystery, New, Fantasy, Horror
Amazon: B0CFSQ9VN2
Goodreads: 196927470
Published: 2024-01-17T00:00:00+00:00

Almost an hour later, we sit at Nick’s secret special place at the exact same table we sat at the first time I came here.

I order eggs, bacon, and toast this time. Nick raises his eyebrow once I’ve finished telling Minerva my order, but then proceeds to order an omelet with bacon, sausage, and home fries.

“So, the crypt. Let’s weigh the pros and cons,” he says, sipping his coffee astutely.

I place my palms flat on the table. “Let’s.”

He taps a finger on the side of the coffee mug. “If we go, there’s a chance we die.”

Nick says nothing further, and I furrow my brows. “Not to point out the obvious, but that’s one con, and zero pros.”

He sits back in his chair. “I don’t see any pros.”

“Well, let me enlighten you.” I fold my arms and lean over the table. “If we go, there’s a chance we find something helpful, something that can help solve this murder mystery. If we go, there’s a chance that we find something that proves beyond all measure, you are completely innocent. If we go, there’s a chance we find something that can stop this monster and save its next victim. And since you pointed out earlier that it seems to be targeting your former lovers, I might be on that list.”

Nick stiffens at my last statement, fingers tightening around the handle of the coffee mug.

“First of all, I would never let that happen.” His eyes flash dangerously. “Second, while you make some valid points, what if we go to the crypt and get attacked or killed by this monster?”

I hold up a finger. “But what if this monster doesn’t exist? Kassi said it was a rumor.”

“Rhi, there has to be something guarding it. They wouldn’t keep things down there if anyone could get to them.”

“Maybe it’s a unicorn,” I suggest somewhat wistfully.

Nick’s lips twist in a frown. “That wouldn’t necessarily be a good thing.”

My mouth drops open as Minerva sets our food down and tells us to enjoy. Nick picks up his plate and dumps half of his home fries on mine.

“Hey, you don’t have to-”

He holds up a hand, silencing me with his wolf smile. “You know you’re going to ask for some eventually, so I thought I’d save you the trouble.”

I try to hide my own smile but fail as I shove a forkful of home fries into my mouth. I take a sip of coffee then clear my throat meaningfully. “Listen, I’m going to be transparent with you, which is a rarity for me, so keep that in mind for future reference.” Nick raises an eyebrow, pulling one side of his mouth with it. “I’m going down there whether or not you decide to come with me. And if you don’t, I completely understand, but you should know that I’m doing this with or without you.”

His face turns blank, but he stares at me intensely. “I should have expected that. You wouldn’t be the girl I-” He releases a huff of air.

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