The Enemy's Kiss by Munson Zandria

Author:Munson, Zandria [Munson, Zandria]
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: Romance, Fiction, Paranormal, Contemporary
ISBN: 9781459230644
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2012-06-01T07:00:00+00:00

Chapter 10

The morning had come quickly. The smell of baking bread filled the air of the small tavern in the remote village of Viscri. Nicholas slipped outside and was met with the coolness of the dawn as he headed toward his Lamborghini. He’d rented a set of rooms over the tavern for the few hours that had remained before the sun rose. The ache in his body had subsided, but his wounds had needed tending.

Daniela had made use of the shared bath then she’d disappeared shortly after, presumably into her own bedroom. He hadn’t bothered seeking her out for he knew she wouldn’t go very far. The events of the past day had escalated into something even she would be unable to face alone.

The drive to the village had been made in silence. His thoughts had been consumed by all that had just happened to him. He understood now that his transformation had been inevitable. Though he’d experienced the aches associated with the change for months, an inciting factor had eluded him. Until last night. There was also the question of how many of his clan had been affected. Thus far, only his brother had admitted to having experienced the same symptoms. Could there be a possibility that they’d been singled out?

Nicholas didn’t expect to find answers in one night. He would go and consult his brother Simion. His parents would also have valuable insight, since in their endeavor to break the curse, they’d studied much about the art of witchcraft.

Opening the door of his car, he pulled out his jacket and slipped it on, careful not to aggravate the wounds on his abdomen that he’d just rewrapped with bandages. Taking a quick look about the area, he spotted Daniela huddled on a rock and staring into the unwavering surface of the lake.

He was immediately reminded of the way she’d tasted on his lips. He’d been furious when he’d discovered she’d placed herself in such danger; more inclined to throttle the little thief than kiss her. And yet, as he’d gazed down at her, something within him had turned to pure lust.

She’d looked so beautiful with her wet hair framing her face. And her eyes had been wide with fear, though unnecessarily so. The last thing he’d want to do was harm her. Even now he felt the sting of guilt for losing his temper and treating her the way he had. It was understandable that she’d be willing to face any danger to rescue her sister, but if she wanted to do so and come out of it alive, she’d have to learn to obey him.

He headed in her direction. His brother’s home was at least an hour away and he needed to get there before he passed out from exhaustion.

Daniela didn’t look up when he approached, nor did she speak. He stood there for a moment, watching her.

“It is time to leave,” he said quietly.

A few seconds elapsed before she stood. “Where are we going?” she asked.

“My brother’s estate,” he told her.

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