Skin Walkers: Angel Lost by Susan Bliler

Author:Susan Bliler [Bliler, Susan]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Susan A Bliler
Published: 2016-08-29T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter 14

Monroe watched Eden slowly enter the room. By the grace of the Gods she was in their quarters. Somehow, after the epic failure of their last meeting, Jenny talked her into meeting with him again after explaining that they’d been more than merely dating. One condition, though. This time, Bodi accompanied her into the room and stood at attention just inside the door with his arms crossed, his eyes fixed on the far wall.

The majority of the main Estate house had been unaffected by the attack on StoneCrow. Only the parking garage and east wing had taken damage, and for that he was grateful, but not nearly as grateful as for the fact that school hadn’t been in session. Nothing had changed in their quarters, and he couldn’t tamp down the anticipation and hope that tore through him as he watched his Angel quietly step into the room. Arms tucked up under her breasts as she rubbed her biceps, he could scent the apprehension rolling off her.

“This,” he cleared his throat, “is our home.” His eyes scanned the space as if taking it in for the first time and he wondered what she thought. He couldn’t help but ask, “First impression?”

She flashed a timid smile over her shoulder. “It’s…nice.”

“Nice?”

“Expensive looking.” She crept up to a table beside one of the large leather sofas and gently fingered the shade of the lamp sitting there. “Did…did I decorate?”

He eyed the room again. “No. It was like this when you came here.”

She nodded, and he burned to know what she was thinking, but she didn’t speak. Instead, she prowled the room quietly, touching items and looking around. The deeper she got into the room, the more he could scent her nerves, and in turn his own grew more frayed.

Finally, she stopped prowling, standing near the wall furthest from the door. Her eyes were on the sofa, but he knew she wasn’t seeing it as she blinked, appearing deep in contemplation.

“Eden?”

She blinked hard, lifting her eyes to him. “How…how did we meet?”

He crossed to the sofa and held out a hand to her. “Come and sit. We’ll talk. I’ll tell you everything you want to know.”

Eden walked to him, but ignored his hand as she carefully skirted him, sitting on the couch.

Monroe masked his pain at her rejection. “Can I get you something to drink?”

She shrugged. “I don’t… what do I usually drink?”

His jaw tensed. He hated every fucking second of having his Angel, but not having his Angel. “You prefer hot tea with honey.”

Eden sighed. “I guess I’ll have that then.”

Monroe left the room, returning a few short minutes later carrying a delicate cup on a saucer that was in direct contrast to the strong hands offering the drink to her.

“Thank you,” she murmured, then took a sip, watching him over the rim of the cup before settling it back on the saucer. “You must be very wealthy, Monroe.”

“We are.” He pinned her with dark eyes. “But it has nothing to do with money.

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