Solar Flare by Dawn Autumn

Author:Dawn, Autumn [Dawn, Autumn]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: Autumn Dawn
Published: 2010-04-20T22:00:00+00:00

Gem took one look at her sister’s flushed face and began interrogating her. “What happened?”

Brandy avoided her gaze by shading her eyes with her hand and peering at the children weaving in and out of the colorful coral “trees” that grew out of the sand. They were really very pretty, and they came in shades of salmon, berry, pale to deepest blue and yellow. The kids loved them. “I stopped to use the changing room. Quit fussing.” She didn’t feel the need to elaborate on what she did once she was inside. It was none of Gem’s business.

Unfortunately, Azor chose that moment to walk up to her and put his arm around her. When she stared at him, startled, he countered with a kiss. It wasn’t a chaste kiss, either.

“Hello,” he murmured. He glanced at the children as if his actions were in no way extraordinary. “Looks like they’re having fun.”

Brandy had a hard time breathing. She glanced almost apologetically at Gem.

Gem eyed them with deepest skepticism. “What did you say you were doing in the changing room, sis?”

Blue draped an arm across her shoulders. “It was only a kiss, love, and Azor is an honorable man. I don’t think we have to worry.”

She frowned at him. “It’s my job to worry.”

“Sure, but your sister is twenty-six. She’s old enough to court whoever she likes without your permission.”

Gem’s eyes settled on Brandy, causing her sister to stiffen in instant alarm. She was sure Blue had deliberately referred to a courtship. It wasn’t a word she was ready to associate with Azor. “Hey,” she began, warily. It was tricky coming up with a protest that didn’t make her look easy, however. It wasn’t a situation she had much practice with.

Azor met Blue’s eyes. They exchanged a look; challenge and male understanding. “I’m honored by your faith in me,” Azor said smoothly.

The smoothness alarmed Brandy. It was disconcerting that he seemed to be so accepting of the idea of a courtship, since they’d certainly never discussed it. She opened her mouth to point that out, but Gem spoke first.

Her sister still looked discontent. “That’s very well, but I was under the impression my sister didn’t even like you.” She glanced at Blue. “I don’t remember giving him my permission to court my sister, either. That’s the polite way to do these things, last I heard—and don’t give me that garbage about her being old enough. After the last time, we agreed we’d discuss this stuff first.”

All eyes turned to Brandy, who shifted her feet. She didn’t enjoy the reminder of her first, hasty marriage. She glanced at Azor, but he was as intent as the others, a slight, amused curl to his mouth. “For the record, we haven’t discussed a courtship or anything. Honestly, there’s nothing to tell you.”

“But you let him kiss you.”

Brandy winced. Put like that…. She attempted an explanation. “I’ve…seen another side of him in the last few days. Maybe he’s not as…uptight as I’ve always believed.” She savored the slight narrowing of his eyes at her jibe.

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