The Cowboy and the Vampire: A Very Unusual Romance (The Cowboy and the Vampire Collection Book 1) by Hays Clark & McFall Kathleen

Author:Hays, Clark & McFall, Kathleen [Hays, Clark]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Publisher: Pumpjack Press
Published: 2014-02-21T16:00:00+00:00

TWENTY-NINE

He stood at the window, resting his hands on the cool adobe, the sweet smell of sagebrush and night washing over his face. A shooting star fell, blazing fiercely, then disappeared. The silver glow of the moon lit up the hills and twisted juniper silhouetted there. It brought a smile to his weathered face.

There was a knock at the door and a tall, youthful man with wise eyes and pale skin stood in the shadows under the arch. He was dressed simply in blue jeans and a plain cotton shirt.

“Carlos. Come in.”

Carlos bowed respectfully and pulled up another chair. “It’s a beautiful night.” The older man nodded. Carlos continued. “Any news?”

“According to Jenkins, the turning occurred. Shortly thereafter, she escaped. Elita believes it was by her hand.”

“We should be there,” Carlos said.

“We must not allow impulse to rule. Every action taken now will have serious implications.”

“He will try to get her back,” Carlos said.

“Of course.”

“What if he is successful?”

“It is a distinct possibility. New York is his element. More importantly, can he convince her to follow him?”

“Julius can be quite persuasive. Naturally, she will be confused at this early stage.”

The older man sighed. “If she believes him, chooses to follow him, then she will have chosen her destiny, as well as that of billions of Adamites. But the choice must be hers and we will wait.” Smiling benevolently at his young friend, he added, “After all, what meaning has time to us?”

Carlos rested his elbows on the table and cradled his head in his hands. “I can’t help but fear for her,” he said. “I remember my own turning well. If you had left me to my own devices, I would have lost my mind.”

The old man contemplated his cup of coffee. “There are worse things than the turning,” he said. His eyes clouded darkly like the shadowy cave that still, after so long, made up the bulk of his memories.

He pushed back his chair and stood, returning to lean against the windowsill. “Her lover is alive and seeks her in New York. He is aware, to a limited degree, of what he is up against and yet has gone anyway.”

“He is either very brave or very stupid.”

The old man shook his head. “He is in love, that’s all.”

“What will it mean to us?” Carlos asked.

“He loves her, and she him. That is all I know. Who can predict the effects of love, even with the unique historical perspective you and I enjoy?” He turned from the window. “We have seen much together, yet I believe our proudest moments still lie ahead.”

Carlos stood and smiled. “I hope so, Lazarus. I truly hope so.”

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