The Nephilem by S.E. Wilson

Author:S.E. Wilson
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: magic realism, Thriller, nephilem, fantasy, dark, vengeful, friendship, supernatural, nephilim, psychological thriller
Publisher: Pershing
Published: 2022-06-29T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 13

The Riding in of Winter

Solomon leaned back in his chair and took a long, deep breath. Damn, that woman could cook! He drummed his fingers on the battered tabletop as he let the expectation of an excellent meal both relax and fill him with anticipation. Whoever said that the surest way to a man’s heart was through his stomach must’ve known a thing or two after all. He’d have scoffed at such an idea just a few years ago, defaulting to his reductionist outlook of physical prowess and material success. Maybe it was just age, but perhaps for the first time, Solomon began to kind of see why so many of his fellow men sought solace and security in the simple pleasures of hearth and home.

Maybe it really was an inevitable by-product of the ageing process, as inescapable as greying hair, or an increased world-weariness. After all, Solomon had never imagined himself settling down, yet here he was engaged to be married. Okay, so the fact that he was in another woman’s kitchen still marked him out as a serious player, but he could no longer deny at least a small measure of empathy for family men.

He smiled as his mistress bustled in with a basket of bread. “Smells good, what’s cooking?”

Yasmina smiled back. “Something special; after all, it’s a special evening.”

Solomon watched appreciatively as she sashayed back into the kitchen. He couldn’t think of any particular reason why it should be a special meal. It wasn’t anyone’s birthday or anniversary, at least that he was aware of. All the same, Yaz did seem different somehow. He couldn’t put his finger on exactly what it was, but his often-needy mistress seemed more composed, more together, more...present than he’d ever seen her. For a moment his blood ran cold as he wondered if she might be pregnant. After all, pregnancy often had that kind of ill-defined effect on a woman as her systems geared up to fulfil their most fundamental biological role.

However, after thinking for a minute or two, Solomon dismissed the idea as both of them were always very careful in that department. All the same, that thought had left a nagging doubt that something was definitely up.

The door to the little private parlour swung open again and in she floated once more, accompanied by a plume of good-smelling steam as she placed two dishes of hot vegetables on the table.

Solomon instantly recognised them as the same solid yet tasty offerings that Yaz and her sister knocked up for the Green Lizard’s patrons. It was all good though, and he wasn’t about to turn down a fine meal with a sexy lady. Of course, it meant that Ermina was running the place for the evening, and would no doubt be running her mouth for the rest of the week.

With candles lit, Yaz bustled out again, leaving Solomon to wonder why Sarah never questioned him more closely about his evenings with Yasmina. Maybe she never asked because she didn’t want

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