The Surprise That Rocked Me by Linda Wright

Author:Linda Wright [Wright, Linda]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-01-20T18:30:00+00:00

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“Impossible!” he snarled. His eyes were narrowed, which was never a good sign.

“Please, Master.” Tears welled in her eyes. “He’s a trove, I’m certain of it.”

“And how would you know? You are too young to know a real trove when you see one.”

Through sobs of panic, she described his reactions to her letting, even as Vane turned his back on her. Burns smirked as she pleaded, her trembling hands writhing.

“You know him so intimately, when I commanded you to remain afar?”

“I tried, Master. Truly, I did. But the lure of his form overwhelmed me. I could not help it.”

“Then you have failed, and disobeyed me.”

“Please, let me explain. I know what he is, in my heart, with my entire being.” She sank to her knees, tears streaming from her eyes. If Vane was to reject her plea, her heart would shrivel to nothing. Paul had become everything to her. He was larger than anything in her life—except perhaps Vane, her master.

“You would consider him above me?” Vane growled. Too late, she realized he had sensed her thoughts. She looked up to see his black eyes glaring at her.

“No! Never! Such a thing would be impossible. You know this.” And yet, she’d considered the idea of abandoning Vane to remain with Paul.

“I would destroy you with no more effort than a single thought.” Vane curled his hand into a wicked fist. Blood trickled from his palm and hissed on the varnished floor.

“I know, I know!” Estelle wailed. “I would never dream of leaving you.”

“And yet the thought crossed your mind.” He straightened and spun away, crossing over to Burns. “If she ever leaves this ship without my authority, you are to crush her, understood? And then you are to dismember Paul Siddig, as painfully as possible.”

“Master, please!” Estelle sobbed.

Vane turned to look at her as she trembled on her knees. “He is so dear to you?”

“This is not infatuation, Master.”

“It bears all the signs.”

“Please… please. He… he relishes the letting. And he… thrills to the exchange!”

Vane frowned. “He responds to our fluids?”

“In such a way that would amaze you!”

“How so?” Vane demanded. “Elaborate!”

“He becomes a powerhouse. His strength doubles—triples.”

“Your mortal gains strength?”

“And speed. He becomes a warrior… for a short time.”

Burns frowned. “Such a response is rare.”

“Hmm,” Vane concurred. “Enervation and compliance are more common reactions.”

“Not so with Paul,” Estelle insisted. The conversation had turned a corner.

“I would tempted to observe this,” Vane murmured, stroking his chin.

“As would I.” Burns’ glare was a warning. Do not attempt to deceive us.

“Then you should bring him to us, demonstrate this talent before me. If he performs to my satisfaction—”

“Thank you, Master!”

“If he pleases me, then I shall consider your request. Now, bring him. I wish to confer with Burns.” Abruptly, Vane turned his back on her. “Be sure to clean up your face before you return. Your tears have spoiled your look.”

“Yes, Master.”

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