More Than a Feeling by Cate Dean

Author:Cate Dean
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: witches and wizards, paranormal and urban, paranormal suspense urban action/adventure mystery short novel series, witch demon jinn fallen angels secret life tattoos new age shop owner Azazel, light romance couples love, magic witchcraft spells crystals amethyst healing power myths elementals wicca triquetra tarot penta, Cate Dean The Claire Wiche Chronicles
Publisher: Cate Dean
Published: 2016-01-07T16:00:00+00:00

EIGHT

Claire wanted to do nothing more than stretch out on the floor and sleep. Touching the barrier over her buried power took more strength than she expected—and protecting herself from the angry power radiating off the spirit cost more than it should have.

But because she had underestimated their opponent, they were trapped, with no supplies, no way to help Juliet. Worse, the closer they got to the time of the murder, the stronger the spirit would become.

She pushed to her feet, taking a moment to steady herself. Annie caught her arm, concern in the warm brown eyes. Thank God for her; Claire could not have done this alone.

“Daniel.” She eased out of Annie’s grip and turned to him. He held out his hands, concern for her in his dark blue eyes. He was becoming substantial again, most likely able to draw on the power that pulsed through the mansion. “Did Juliet have any journals, or diaries? Even letters might help.”

Annie moved to her side. “Why do you think it’s a woman?”

“Small clues, and the sense of rage coming from the spirit felt—feminine.”

“You mean spiteful and bitchy.”

Claire smiled. “Something like that, yes. I also got the sense that they knew each other, well enough for Juliet to allow her close enough. She was stabbed from behind, wasn’t she?”

Daniel closed his eyes, and Claire took his now solid hand, his fingers cool against her too hot skin. “Yes,” he whispered. “She turned her back, and the murdering coward trapped her, stabbing her through the heart.”

He freed his hand and strode out of the lounge, one Claire had chosen because she had a distinct feeling that it was a no women allowed sanctuary. She caught Annie’s hand and followed, running to keep up with his long stride.

Whoever held them would have control over areas they had been in, but their power didn’t stretch to what they did not know. Meredith had been quite clear about that in the grimoire, and Daniel had agreed, offering personal experience. Claire touched the grimoire, tucked in her jacket pocket; thankfully, she had kept it separate from the now destroyed black bag.

Daniel waited for them at the top of the main staircase, impatiently tapping the curved balustrade. “Juliet’s room is this way,” he said when they joined him, heading to the left. “Once we were engaged, she moved in, with her Aunt Beatrice as chaperone. I refused to allow her to stay one moment longer with her overbearing jackass of a father.”

Claire looked over at Annie. “Tell us more about him.”

“He considered them chess pieces, pawns to be sacrificed to his business. Before Juliet had even reached sixteen, she was aimed at some ancient banker, a man who had already buried two wives, and known for his perversions. All Juliet’s father cared was that marrying Juliet to him would mean more money in his bank account.”

“Disgusting,” Annie said. She moved to Daniel’s side, her long legs making it easy for her to keep up with him. “You said them.

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