The Seven: Four tales of passion, danger and love by Ciana Stone

Author:Ciana Stone [Stone, Ciana]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2016-07-15T04:00:00+00:00

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Nevaeh checked the time on her phone for the fourth time in an hour. It was finally closing time and she was eager to get out of there. It concerned her that Gabriel had not returned as promised, but she told herself to focus on the tasks at hand and trust that he would be there when she finished.

She wished there was a way to sneak into the care facility so she could go see her dad. She knew it would bring unwanted attention to him if she did that so she'd wait until morning. And hope that damn Elysia didn't show up before then.

It took a little over an hour to finish what she needed to do. She cashed out her credit card tips and walked outside.

Gabriel was leaning against her car in the parking lot. She felt the smile rise on her face when she saw him. The smile he gave in return had her spirits lifting. She hurried over to him and went eagerly into his arms.

His kiss woke passion despite the lateness of the hour and the worries on her mind. When the kiss ended she pulled back and looked up at him. "You're way too good at that."

"Is there such as thing as being too good of a kisser?"

"Good point. So, you want a ride, handsome?"

"Yes, I think I do."

"Then get in."

He had to scoot the passenger seat back as far as it would go to accommodate his long legs.

"The air isn’t working. Sorry."

"No problem. You have windows." He started to roll down the window. It lowered three inches and stopped. "Well, sort of."

Nevaeh felt a little embarrassed. "Sorry."

"For what?"

"My less than adequate car."

"It gets you where you need to go, so it's perfectly adequate."

"You're sweet."

"Yes. I am."

She chuckled and pulled out onto the street. "So, tell me. Did you find Taighan?"

"I did."

"And?"

"And I took him to see your father."

"And?"

"And your father will explain everything when you see him tomorrow."

"Why can't you just tell me?"

"I did not intrude on their conversation."

"Oh, well, I guess I'll just have to wait. But my dad's okay, right? And safe?"

"Yes. He is safe. You do not have to fear tonight, Heaven."

She cut a look at him. "Are you ever going to use my real name?"

"Do you want me to?"

"Yes."

"Okay."

The rest of the drive was passed in silence. When they arrived at Nevaeh's place, she unlocked the back door, tossed her things on the kitchen table, and got two cold beers from the refrigerator. She opened them and handed one to Gabriel.

"If I asked you something would you be completely honest with me?"

"Yes."

"Okay, then who is this Taighan and why did my dad want to see him so badly?"

Gabriel almost regretted saying yes. How could he answer and not usurp her father's right to reveal the truth to her?

"I want to tell you, Nevaeh, but it's not my place. Your father asked that I say nothing other than to let you know he is safe, and to allow him the opportunity to explain.

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