The Enchanted Writes Book One by Odette C. Bell

Author:Odette C. Bell
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi

Chapter Nine

Henrietta and Brick made it to the party, and somehow, even considering how thick the traffic had been, they were not late. But before Henrietta wandered up her sister’s garden path, she paused and tugged Brick to the side.

There was something she had to deal with before she let that man anywhere near her sister. It was the same thing Henrietta had to deal with when any man was about to meet her sister for the first time.

Brick looked at her expectantly, and there was even a flicker of interest and intrigue in his eye. “Do you sense the forces of the witches nearby?”

Even though his voice was quiet, Henrietta quickly told him to shut up. People were arriving all around them, and the last thing she needed was for the local policeman to overhear her having a farcical conversation with Brick about magic and witches.

“Do not worry, Warrior Woman Henrietta; if anyone overhears us, they will merely assume we are mad,” Brick said earnestly.

Henrietta wanted to hit him. She always wanted to hit him. But she held herself back. “Brick, if you go in there, you need to be prepared.” It was like she was briefing a soldier before they went into combat, and hell, maybe it was exactly like that. Because the second Brick walked through that door and Marcia laid her eyes on him, was the second Brick would become prey.

Brick brought his hands up and tugged on his collar. “I am prepared.” He even reached into his jacket surreptitiously and pulled out the bottle of wine, nodding at her, eyes vibrant as if to suggest he was more than capable of this mission.

“Brick, my sister . . . well, look, she is incredibly attractive.”

Brick, in usual fashion, looked nonplussed. “Her appearance has been described to me by my warrior monk brethren. She is tall, 5 foot 8 to be exact. She has long, flowing blond hair, large blue eyes, thick eyelashes, a round and pronounced bust tapering down to a narrow waist, and long slender legs.” As Brick spoke, he didn't start gawking or get a look on his face that suggested he wanted to run in and see Marcia for himself immediately. He just looked like a schoolboy reeling off facts and waiting patiently for his teacher to reward him.

“Brick, you don't understand. She is a knock-out. You probably think you are immune right now, but you won't be. Plus, she has this thing,” Henrietta shifted back, feeling uncomfortable for a moment, “she always goes after any guy I'm with. Any guy I hang out with, any guy I stand next to in a line even. If we enter the party together, and if she realises you know me . . . ” Henrietta shook her head gravely.” Brick, she won't let go of you, she’ll come after you hot and fast, and you won't be able to resist her charms.”

“I will be impervious to her charms. Warrior Woman Henrietta, you forget that I am a warrior monk.

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