Tempt: The Pteron Chronicles by Alyssa Rose Ivy

Author:Alyssa Rose Ivy
Language: eng
Format: epub

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Wyatt

“Hailey… are you sure about this?” Cade tilted his head slightly to the side.

“Is there a reason you’re so worried about her?” Despite what I said to Troy, Cade’s interest in her did bother me. I didn’t want it to, but I couldn’t deny the protectiveness I felt. Protectiveness not jealousy. “She’s going to be with me. I’d never let anything happen to her.”

“Like how you didn’t let her get attacked by Veronica and thrown in the maze to begin with?” Cade’s gaze moved to me.

Oh, he wanted to play things that way? “That was only because she walked over to talk to you.”

“Please stop.” Eloise stepped between us, holding up her hands up and out toward each of us. “I will go with them. Everything will be okay.”

“No.” Hailey shook her head. “I appreciate your generous offer, but you can’t.”

Eloise crinkled up her nose. “I have to. I’m your Guardian Pixie.”

“And that’s wonderful and all, but I can’t let you put yourself in danger.” Hailey shifted from foot to foot.

Eloise frowned. “It’s my job to protect you, not vice versa.”

“But this part is my job.” Hailey sighed. “Please, I need you to understand.” She took slow, deep breaths. I recognized this as Hailey’s attempt to stay calm. What she really wanted to do was scream but wisely realized that wasn’t the best approach.

“I’m coming.” Eloise puffed out her chest. “I may not be strong, but I can help keep you level-headed. And I have plenty of other tricks up my sleeves.”

“Eloise. I couldn’t handle the guilt if something happened to you. I already feel awful enough about everything.”

“What? You don’t trust I can help?” Eloise’s face turned red. Bright red.

“Of course that’s not it.” Hailey appeared horrified. “Please, don’t misinterpret me.”

“Then what is it?” Eloise’s face showed no signs of returning to normal. “Why don’t you want me to come?”

“I already told you. This is dangerous.”

“If it’s too dangerous for me, then it’s too dangerous for you. It’s my job to protect you, and I’m not failing.” Eloise straightened up as tall as she could. “I can’t fail at this job. You think you’re the only one with a lot on the line?” Her eyes blazed. I started to wonder about her history, and why she was so determined.

Something in Eloise’s words got through to Hailey. “Are you sure? I really don’t think it would be failing if you decided not to come with me.”

“It would be great if you could worry about yourself as much as you worry about others.” Cade ran a hand through his hair. “No offense, but you put yourself at risk without thinking and then worry like crazy about everyone else.”

“You offering to come back too?” Hailey inclined her head toward him.

“I didn’t say that.”

“So you aren’t concerned for my safety?” A small grin slipped onto her face.

“If you want me to come with you, I will.” He pressed his lips together into a firm line. “You know that.”

Troy groaned. “What is this? We

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