The Devil You Know-Exorcist-2 by Jenna Black

Author:Jenna Black [Black, Jenna]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Family secrets, Fantasy - General, Demoniac possession, American Science Fiction And Fantasy, Fantasy fiction, Fiction - Fantasy, General, Exorcism, Fantasy, Philadelphia (Pa.), Fiction, Demonology, Vampires
ISBN: 9780553590456
Publisher: Random House, Inc.
Published: 2008-07-29T07:00:00+00:00

I was right about that being one of the longest nights of my life. Even after Andrew had gotten me up and I'd taken my place on the couch, guarding the door, Lugh's words echoed through my brain. Was I, as usual, being a chickenshit and making excuses for why I was pushing Brian away?

Of course I was. I might not be thrilled to admit it to myself, but I knew truth when I heard it. But, I told Page 84

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myself, I'd had legitimate reasons as well. Reasons that had nothing to do with my hang-ups and insecurities, and everything to do with the danger that clung to me like the stench of cigarette smoke after a night at a bar. When it was time to wake Brian up to take the next watch, I could have stayed up with him and told him my whole crazy story. I could have opened my heart to him, and eased some of the pain in my own soul. Instead, I merely climbed into bed and fell into a deep and blessedly dreamless sleep.

I woke up the next morning to discover that I'd been the victim of a male conspiracy to let me sleep. I was supposed to have been on watch for one more shift over the course of the night, but Brian and Andy had neglected to wake me, and for once, Lugh hadn't entered my dreams. I won't say I was exactly fresh as a daisy, but I didn't feel like I'd been run over by a truck, either, which was a nice change. I followed the scent of brewing coffee into the kitchen, and discovered that I had even more company. Dominic was making himself at home in my kitchen, while Adam sat at the table sipping coffee from my favorite mug.

Before my caffeine-deprived brain could come up with an appropriately snarky comment, Brian shoved a mug in my face. The scent of coffee temporarily derailed me, and I took the mug and cupped it in both hands. Of course, after many mornings-after together, Brian knew exactly how I liked my coffee. Gulping down the heavenly brew, burning my tongue more than once, I retreated to the living room, trying my best to ignore the testosterone brigade that had invaded my tiny apartment. Sizzling sounds from the kitchen told me Dominic was cooking. Like Pavlov's dog, I started drooling at the thought, even before the enticing scents reached my nose.

Adam didn't take my not-so-subtle hint that I wanted to be left alone. Why was I not surprised? He sat beside me on the sofa, resting his elbow on the back and staring at me.

"What?" I asked, when I couldn't stand the scrutiny any longer.

"I'm just waiting for the caffeine to hit your system. I know how grumpy you are before your morning coffee."

I narrowed my eyes at him, then checked over my shoulder. Yup, Brian was standing right there. Heat flooded my cheeks. Brian's face was studiously neutral, but I knew him too well not to see the suspicion in his eyes.

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