Outfoxing Mysta by Selena Illyria

Author:Selena Illyria
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: paranormal romance
Publisher: Etopia Press
Published: 2015-09-24T04:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER TEN

Viktor got Mysta settled on the blanket, then took his place across from her. The constant rush of water over the falls and soft chirps and buzzing around them set the mood. A bush rustled close by, but nothing jumped out at them.

“Wine?” He picked up the bottle—this time a blueberry Riesling from the same brand as the strawberry one—and waited for her to give the go-ahead. His heart pounded. His palms were sweaty. Cool air drifted toward them from the lake. She was giving him a chance, and he wasn’t going to mess it up.

“Water, please,” she whispered.

“You want to keep your head. Understandable.” He dug around the picnic basket and brought out a bottle of water. “Glass or bottle?”

“Bottle.” Her gaze darted around the area. They were far from the road, but the rumble of a truck still reached them.

He offered her some water and watched as she accepted it. Her hand trembled, and her cheeks were pink. He scented the tang of her sweat and fear on the air.

“Mys, it’s okay, I’m scared too.” He watched to see if she believed him.

“I’m not scared—” She started to shake her head but stopped. “No, I am scared. Gotta be honest.”

Pride swelled at her honesty. “Don’t be.” He removed a small bouquet of foxgloves from the basket and handed it to her. “Forgot to give you this.”

Fear, longing, hope, and wistfulness flitted across her features. Then her expression became shuttered.

“No, please don’t. You were honest with me.”

She bobbed her head. She sat so still that her body vibrated with tension. “I can try.”

Relief swept through him at her allowance. “Fantastic. Okay, what would you like to eat? I went for diverse tastes rather than a set theme.” He spread his arm over the array of offerings.

“I had some tacos for dinner with Malcolm and Lana, so I need something light. I’ll try some of that cheese.”

He chuckled. “I guess no kissing later.” He cut her a few slices, laid them on a small paper plate, and handed it to her. She took a sip of water while he served himself. Silence fell between them.

He waited. Fear crept into his body with each passing second. Energy jittered up and down his arms and legs. He wanted to move. To do something to show her that it was okay to open up, to be with him.

Viktor licked his lips, thinking over his next words. Maybe some good news would help open her back up. “Your family is doing well, lots of attention in Arbor. I heard your father has a job working at the apothecary, steady work.”

Relief flitted across her face, and some of her tension slipped away. “We haven’t been able to talk much, so I’m a little out of the loop.”

“Help me understand. Why would a branch of the family and not the whole family shun yours?” He’d tried to ask friends who were familiars, but their explanations had always left him confused.

She swallowed. “Well, if one branch

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