The Keepers: Declan by Rae Rivers

Author:Rae Rivers [Rivers, Rae]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9780007536030
Amazon: B00JD3ZL4U
Publisher: HarperImpulse
Published: 2014-06-12T04:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER TWENTY FIVE

Kate ignored the trickle of excitement and hoped the dim lighting would hide her flush. She gave Declan one last glance, ignoring his grin, and headed to the table, stopping briefly beside the pile of old books stacked on the drawer against the wall. Dusty, worn, brown with age. Grimoires? Without thinking, she ran her fingers over the cover of one.

Archer came up beside her. “Those are the old Beckham Grimoires and journals.”

“Years of history,” Sienna added, her pride for the books splashed across her features. “They’re musty and old but they bring me a lot of comfort.”

Declan snorted. “Would be nice if they brought you some answers too.”

“Declan is impatient with witches,” Ethan explained.

“Bad luck considering his entire life is witches,” Sienna added, winking at Kate.

Declan pointed to the pile of books. “Years of history and all we got from that is a maybe on the Blue Moon? I thought witches were all-knowing.”

“They’re magical, not psychic.”

Declan mumbled something under his breath that had Sienna whirling around.

“Careful, Bennett,” Sienna warned, the small grin softening her stern tone. “Insulting a witch? Not clever. I still have that toad-turning spell with your name on it.”

Kate laughed, the sudden sound breaking the playful tension in the room.

Sienna flashed a wide smile and motioned to the table. “Let’s eat.”

They sat around the table and began passing dishes. Pasta, garlic bread, and a huge salad bowl. The aromas made Kate’s stomach growl in anticipation and she took a seat beside Sienna – as far away from Declan as she could. She glanced at him, inhaling sharply when she saw his blue eyes staring intently at her.

“Ethan’s renovating a restaurant in town.” Sienna piled salad onto her plate. “I’ll show you tomorrow when we go into town.”

“Town?” Declan asked, shifting his gaze to Sienna.

She waved a hand at Kate. “Of course. If Kate’s going to be staying here a while, she’s going to need some supplies.”

“Give me a list and I’ll get them.”

Sienna laughed. “I doubt Kate wants you buying underwear for her.”

“The Blue Moon’s approaching. You know that Harper will be close.”

“Come with us if that’ll make you feel better.”

“I did not risk my ass bringing Kate home so that you could take her shopping.”

“It’s a trip to Lora’s store, Declan, not New York.”

“Have Lora send over whatever Kate needs, along with a phone. She needs a new one.” Declan sat back in his chair and reached for his wine glass, his rigid posture signalling the end of the conversation.

“I’ll call Lora in the morning,” Sienna said and smiled at Kate. “I’ve already organised an outfit for you for tomorrow’s party.”

“Party?” Kate asked, her spirits lifting at the idea of having her own clothes and supplies.

“Every year, just before our harvest, we throw a party to celebrate the New Year and the start of the harvest season. It’s a tradition. Everyone from town will be here. It’ll be –.”

“Cancel it.” Declan’s tone cut through her cheerful one.

“You know that’s not possible, Declan. Tara’s worked hard and the entire town is expecting it.

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