Phoenix Captured by Claire Luana

Author:Claire Luana [Luana, Claire]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Live Edge Publishing

10

Konstantin knocked on the door frame of Oliver’s office.

The dragon shifter swiveled in his chair, raising a golden eyebrow. He wore his white lab coat over jeans, like he did most days. “Bauer, in the flesh. Word of your adventures has been buzzing around base. Or should I say, Zariya’s adventures?”

Konstantin dropped onto the faded sofa nestled in the corner. “She is…a handful.”

Oliver tapped his dimpled chin with an index finger. “With those curves, I’d estimate two handfuls least—”

Konstantin was across the room in a moment, his hand closing around Oliver’s neck. “Don’t ever speak of her that way,” he snarled.

Oliver tsked, though his expression was still friendly. “You are well and truly wrapped in her coils, aren’t you, my friend?”

Konstantin released Oliver, shoving down his shock at himself. He’d attacked his friend at the slightest mention of Zariya. He hadn’t felt this sort of drive to protect a woman since he’d first been turned. He dropped back onto the sofa, smoothing back his hair. “Sorry.”

“It’s no shame. She’s quite lovely.”

“She’s on my team.”

“She won’t be forever. Phantoms move on, switch teams. You two are adults. You can keep things professional until the time is right.”

Konstantin shook his head. Was he really admitting to Oliver that he had feelings for Zariya? He’d hardly admitted it to himself. “I gave her my blood. She was dying.”

Oliver’s eyes widened. “Oh shit. Shit, mate. Well, that complicates things. How’s she handling it?”

“Fairly well, all considered. There was an incident in Bhutan, but it didn’t get too far.”

Oliver pressed his lips together, clearly trying not to laugh.

“It’s not funny,” Konstantin snapped.

Oliver held up his hands. “It’s just…you’re normally so fucking proper. You have it all figured out. I can’t help but enjoy seeing you sweat a little bit. I think it’s good for you.”

“I don’t have the luxury of worrying about my fucking feelings, Oliver, when one of my teammates is probably being tortured right now.”

Oliver’s face went slack. “Right. You’re right. Daevin takes precedence. How can I help?”

“Is there anything you’ve heard about how to neutralize vampire blood in someone’s system? We need Zariya focused. A transfusion? Or an antidote?”

“I haven’t heard of anything. The magic from the blood permeates the native tissue, so even a blood transfusion wouldn’t eliminate it once the blood has circulated. But maybe there’s a magical solution. I know a witch in the Half Moon Coven. I can ask her.”

“Please. Anything.”

“Are we interrupting?” Signe Dirksen, future-telling norn and magical genius, leaned against the doorframe.

“Never,” Oliver said. Even after years of working with the norns, Konstantin thought everyone at base was still in a little bit of awe. It was always wise to be respectful of a being with that much power.

Signe’s sister, Verte, followed her into the room. The two leggy blondes looked nearly identical, though if you looked closely, you could see the differences. Verte’s face was longer, her cheekbones more angular. Her wit was sharper, too.

Oliver placed a hand to his heart. “Am I to believe

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