The Raven Series 2 by J.L. Weil

Author:J.L. Weil [Weil, J.L.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2016-03-24T23:00:00+00:00

Chapter 15

At first glimpse, Atmosphere was like any other club, liquor poured from the ceilings, bright lights flashed in time with the bass, and partygoers filled the dance floor. From personal experience, I knew this particular club was a supernatural sanctuary. This time when I strolled through the metal doors, I knew I wasn’t drugged or drunk. The marks glowing on their wrists weren’t a figment of my imagination, but reaper identification.

I glanced down at the inside of my arm, thinking the little white raven stood out like a beacon. But the vibe of the club put me in the birthday mood. It was a weird feeling knowing I was one of them—hell, I was the leader.

Zach came up between Zoe and me, putting an arm around both of us. “Girls, try to behave. I’d rather not have my face messed up tonight.” And then, with those words of wisdom, we watched him get lost in the crowd, looking for some girl to prey on. The Hunters charm was legendary.

“You ready to let out your inner stripper?” Zoe asked, shaking her little tush.

“Inner stripper?” Parker said, leaning in near my ear. His voice tickled the hair on my neck. “I’d pay to see that.”

I elbowed him lightly in the gut. “Not tonight, you won’t.”

“We’ll see. If there is one thing I’ve learned about going out with you, Pipes, it’s you never know what may happen.”

I rolled my eyes, not because what he said was preposterous, but because it was true.

Zoe’s dark eyes gleamed at Parker. “You and I are going to get along just fine.”

That’s what I was afraid of. I wasn’t sure how I felt about Zoe taking such an immediate liking to Parker.

“What kind of place is this?” Parker asked, taking in the scene. And what a sight it was.

I held onto the railing, surveying the sheer energy of the room below. “A very different kind of place,” was my answer.

He bumped his shoulder lightly into mine. “Not so different from a few of the sketchy joints you’ve dragged me to. At least I’m not getting the serial killer vibe.”

I glared at him.

“What’s with the VIP treatment? You some big shot now?” He was teasing me, but…

I choked.

Zoe’s smile widened and she laughed.

I hadn’t noticed until Parker said something, but I was drawing unwanted attention. More whispers. I could only imagine what they were saying, and it was becoming clear that my days of hiding were numbered. I was going to have to step up into my official roll as the White Raven soon.

“Uh-uh,” Zoe sung. I didn’t like the texture of her tone, like I’d done something wrong.

Tingles danced along my skin. Oh boy. Here comes the fun. My eyes allied with Zane’s as he walked toward me, a silent, watchful shadow in the dark club. Everything from his cool eyes to the chill in the air surrounding him was a warning. He was a formidable force I had yet to understand. A good head taller than most, he stood out in the crowd for an entirely different reason than I did.

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