Sweet Evangeline by Sable Hunter

Author:Sable Hunter
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Tags: none
Published: 2011-12-09T05:00:00+00:00

108 Sable Hunter

He saw her coming. “Why can’t you be still?” He picked her up and sat her on a kitchen stool. She managed to kiss him three or four times before he turned her loose.

“Are you feeling better, love?” He was so relieved. Her bruises had not made it to that ghastly black stage; in fact they were fading fast. Magick was pretty good medicine, he had to admit.

“I feel good. I want to help you.”

“Just give me good directions. I’m actually pretty handy in the kitchen.” He found the container of fragrant meat and vegetables and emptied it into a boiler to warm up. She told him how much water to put on to boil for rice and then he pulled up a stool and sat beside her.

“This is Tuesday, I have two finals today and I didn’t get a chance to do my last minute studying.” Evangeline didn’t look happy about her recollection.

“No, class is over for you. I may have overstepped my bounds, but I called Dr. Frederick and talked to him. He was aware of everything that had happened. You got an A, by the way. He offered me a job, said that if I got tired of fighting fires he could use a model for some of his classes.” Eric smiled at her. “I’m so relieved you are sitting up and feel like eating.

“Me, too. And I’m sure you could make a fortune posing naked.” Evangeline’s gaze melded with his, remembering how he looked nude. “But, what about my other classes?”

“The good doctor ran some interference for me with your other professors. They have agreed to let your last test serve as your final. You, my dear, are through with school until the fall semester starts.”

“Oh, thank you Eric. I was dreading going back today. I know Clark is gone, but I still feel a little apprehensive.” Eric had broken the news to her about Laurence’s death.

“I have to go back to work tomorrow, but your grandmother and Angelique are coming over tonight. And I believe Philippe will be joining us soon.” At his words, he was confused to see a look of worry pass over her face. “What’s wrong, love?”

“You have a life, Eric. I’m taking advantage of you. I’m sure you have friends and responsibilities. You can’t possibly want to stay with me all the time. If you need to go home, I’ll

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