Once Upon a Hallow's Eve: A Haven Paranormal Romance (Haven Paranormal Romances Book 1) by Danielle Garrett

Author:Danielle Garrett [Garrett, Danielle]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-04-22T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 13

My eyes popped open on Friday afternoon and a bolt of terror shot through my system, bouncing off every organ and nerve, before escaping in a gasp. It took me a moment to right myself, remembering where I was. A faint blue light bounced off the walls around me, reflecting a soft shimmer in the lines of the wallpaper, and I remembered coming home the night before. I’d bought myself one last night of freedom after my father told me to come home, but then I’d run out of excuses.

Following my hair appointment, my father’s guard—and my temporary driver—had taken me back to Matthias’s building and waited for me at the curb. I’d already packed my things the night before, so when I walked in the door, Matthias called the front desk to have a small horde of assistants come haul it all down to the waiting car.

“I feel like I should give you a comments card to fill out,” Matthias had teased, his eyes soft.

I smiled and tossed my freshly trimmed locks over my shoulder. “I’m not sure I’d want to know what yours would say about me.”

“Uses a lot of towels, but overall, a great guest,” he replied, miming like he was writing on a piece of paper.

I laughed, even as I tried my best to look offended. “Well, I’m out of your hair now. You can get back to that rigorous training schedule your mother has lined up for you.”

Matthias laughed but some of the humor evaporated from behind his eyes. “They’re going to have to put me on the turbo-charged plan, I guess. Less than twenty-four hours till the first round.”

My smile faltered. “A little tip—if you’re going to throw your fight, you’re going to have to let the other guy land a really solid punch. Otherwise you’re going to spend the rest of your life getting called out for it. And, when you’re an immortal, that could get really annoying.”

He cocked his head. “Who said I was planning on throwing a fight?”

Startled, I stammered, tripping over my words. “Well—I—it’s just that you—well, you’ve made it clear you didn’t volunteer for this thing, so, I—”

He laughed softly, letting me off the hook. “Training or not, I’m not worried about my odds.”

Still flustered, I shook my head. “You do realize that if you win this thing, that means I’m going to be back here again. For a slightly longer stay.”

He grinned. “I guess we’d have to register somewhere that sells really nice towels.”

Without warning, my stomach flipped, going rogue along with my heart that insisted on slamming into my ribs like it was on an escape mission.

The room was suddenly too hot, and I backed away, heading for the front door. It was wide open, the last of my suitcases being hauled out by one of the well-dressed hotel employees. Matthias planted one hand on the doorframe and called out his thanks to the man’s back. He turned, offered a salute, and then ducked into the elevator.

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