Primal Instinct 01 - Edge of Hunger by Rhyannon Byrd

Author:Rhyannon Byrd
Language: eng
Format: epub

CHAPTER THIRTEEN

AS THEY MADE THEIR WAY up to the third story, where Scott had directed them to a suite of rooms set aside for their use, Ian thought about the last moments down in the kitchen.

His mouth kicked up at one corner as he recalled the Watchmen's reaction to Molly's announcement about the cross they were certain was a Dark Marker. They'd been nothing less than stunned, nearly turning the damn table over as they'd lunged forward, wanting a closer look.

Molly had taken the cross off and let them hold it, while explaining about Elaina's note and how she'd referred to the necklace as a talisman, as a way to "set things right." Quinn had stood up to switch on a bright overhead light, and the two men had spent long minutes simply turning it over in their large hands, studying its intricate designs. Noticing the heavy look of fatigue in Molly's eyes, Ian had finally asked if they could be shown to their rooms, and Scott had reluctantly handed the cross back to Molly, who'd slipped it over her head once more.

Before they'd left the kitchen, Ian mentioned the fact that the Casus had spoken of the talisman to him, which had earned a new round of surprised reactions. According to the two Watchmen, the Dark Markers weren't created until after the Casus had been imprisoned, which begged the question as to how the one hunting Ian even knew of its existence.

His brow drawn with concern, as well as confusion over the strange development, Scott had told them their bags had already been taken from the truck and up to their rooms. He'd said they would meet again in the morning to further discuss the talisman over breakfast, after which they'd get started with Ian's training.

Reaching the top of the stairs, Ian turned the strange story of the gypsy legend around and around in his mind, not sure what to think of it all. There was still a part of him standing back, shaking its head, thinking this must all be some kind of cosmic prank. But the cuts on his arm and ribs were proof enough that it was real.

As was Kendra's death.

And now this son of a bitching Casus wanted to get its hands on Molly.

Not in this life.

"Scott said the rooms were at the far left end of the hallway," Molly murmured at his side, her tone distant, as if she were lost in thought, same as him.

"Not too shabby," Ian drawled, eyeing what looked like a recessed library off to their left as they made their way down the wide hallway, toward the double doors at the end. The library sported floor-to-ceiling bookshelves on two of its walls, as well as three large coffee-colored leather sofas, a hi-def LCD TV and an assortment of low tables in dark wood placed throughout the spacious alcove.

"This place is pretty amazing," she said as they reached the doors of their suite. Grabbing the thick wrought iron handle, Ian opened the door, a rough curse jerking from his throat at the sight that met his eyes.

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