The Watcher: A Vampire Paranormal Romance (The Age of Vampyre Book 1) by Sophia North

The Watcher: A Vampire Paranormal Romance (The Age of Vampyre Book 1) by Sophia North

Author:Sophia North [North, Sophia]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Sophia North
Published: 2019-09-13T05:00:00+00:00


Chapter Twenty

"DANTE, EXCELLENT! DR. Radcliffe and I have been eagerly awaiting your return. Simone has been kind enough to indulge my eccentricities by allowing me to ramble on about astrology."

Impressed by his deft handling of the awkward situation, Simone chirped up. "Yes, Horatio was attempting to explain the finer points of being a Virgo."

The pair looked like two children caught with fingers in the biscuit tin. But even Dante knew better than to challenge them about it - he had his own secrets to keep hidden.

"The stuff of nonsense," Dante declared, striding over to join them.

Horatio looked at Simone and whispered: "Taurus - a most trying disposition. Stubborn like a bull."

Simone had to quickly stifle a spontaneous giggle. "Are those for me?" she asked, gesturing to the bouquet in an attempt to further ease the tension before realising her miscalculation. She was drawing attention to their 'relationship' in front of an outsider. This might get messy.

"Yes, I thought you would enjoy them in your rooms," he replied tightly. "I'll have Alfred put them in a vase and deliver them there. Alfred!"

"He's not here," Simone said softly. "I haven't seen him since waking."

"It explains so much," Dante replied, sighing at the ceiling. Horatio and Simone shifted their gaze away in sheepish guilt over being the cause of his anguish.

"Shall I take them ..." she offered hesitantly.

Whoosh, he was gone and back in a flash. "I left them in some water in the kitchen. Alfred will see to it when he returns."

With the issue of the flowers neatly resolved, the trio lapsed into momentary silence. No one was quite sure what to say next.

"Would you like a cup of tea?" Simone asked timidly.

"Fuck no," Dante moaned. "I need alcohol - any other takers?"

Horatio perked up. "Brandy for me."

Dante looked questioningly at Simone. Her ice blue eyes threw daggers at him.

"Nothing, thank you. I am still a bit delicate from last night's indulgences," she tightly replied.

Her emphasis did not go unnoticed. Clearing his throat, Horatio accepted the generous snifter Dante presented him. "Now then, Dante, I want you to know I deeply regret my actions tonight - there are no excuses to justify what I've done. To enter your home, unannounced - it's the height of impropriety. Again, my regrets. However, we currently live in highly unusual times, and given the stakes, I hope you can forgive me my trespasses."

Dante's anger, and dare he admit it, also the edge of embarrassment he felt about the awkwardness of Simone's presence, eased away. "Of course, old friend. You are always welcome in this house - announced or not."

"You are most kind," Horatio returned. "I am not sure I deserve it, but it means a great deal to have your trust. I pray it stays true after what I am about to say next."

Horatio's declaration drew Simone's attention. Inside, she sensed what was coming might have something to do with her.

"And that would be?" Dante's tone carried a sharp edge, as if he too knew where the old man was going as well.



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