Surrender by Rachel Carrington

Author:Rachel Carrington [Carrington, Rachel]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Romance
Publisher: Samhain Publishing, Ltd.
Published: 2010-05-31T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Five

Devlin trotted to keep up with Jarek’s long strides. “If she doesn’t want to be with you…” His voice trailed off the instant Jarek whipped around and came to a stop in the middle of the marbled hall.

“The decision is not hers to make. We have a duty to follow our destinies.”

“She believes in her own destiny.”

“She believes in taking control, ruling with an iron fist. She wants to be queen of Timara, but she doesn’t want to marry the king.” And why that thought bothered him so much, he didn’t know. Or maybe he just didn’t want to admit the truth. Perhaps Kira’s hatred was true, running too deep inside her to change.

Devlin bobbed his head in complete understanding. “It wasn’t too long ago, Jarek, that you had no interest in being with her.”

Trust his closest ally to bring that up. “What’s your point?”

The bony god shrugged. “Only that perhaps you have allowed your father’s parting words to color your judgment.”

Eyes narrowing, Jarek took a step forward, a threat in his words. “I know you’re not insinuating that I—”

“Jarek, look out!” Devlin’s warning gave Jarek just enough time to leap out of the way before the air split wide, and Kira landed feet first in the center of the marble hallway. Dressed all in black, with her hair licking at her waist, she looked like an avenging angel.

Her eyes hypnotized Jarek as she walked forward, a sword tucked against her shoulder. Eyes of the softest silver scanned him from top to bottom, lingering at the bulge between his thighs.

“’Tis a shame it had to come to this, Jarek. You were a great lover.”

Devlin coughed and looked away.

Jarek strolled toward her. “What is this all about, Kira?”

The sword swished through the air. “It’s about finishing what I started. Timara belongs to me. I’ve offered you the chance to remain as my lover, but you didn’t seem interested. Therefore, you leave me no choice but to eliminate you.”

Crossing his arms over his chest, Jarek dared her with his eyes. He saw the desperation on her face and knew this was a challenge she needed, to reassure herself she was still in control. But he wouldn’t give it to her. It was best she learned that some things were bigger than either of them. “And if I refuse to fight you?”

Even as he spoke, Devlin stuffed a sword into his hand. “You should not refuse a challenge, Jarek. Our people will see it as a sign of weakness were they to learn of it.”

Jarek’s fingers closed around the heavy handle of the weapon, and he looked down at the engraving. His father’s sword. He couldn’t remember the last time Lamar had used it. The steel felt cool against his palm, and he raised it high. “Kira, you really do not want to do this.”

“Shut up and fight, King.” She sliced her way forward, wielding the sword like an expert fencer. “My father taught me how to use this. I thought you might want to know before I kill you.

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