Touched by Destiny (Arcane Havoc, Book 1) by Jessamyn Kingley

Author:Jessamyn Kingley [Kingley, Jessamyn]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2024-02-08T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 21

Gabriel was lost in a spectacular dream rich with Eric’s smile and blue eyes soft with emotion. His initial reaction to being ripped from sleep was irritation. He lifted an arm to slap the alarm clock button to get it to shut up, but it didn’t work. Forcing himself to focus, Gabriel opened his eyes and scowled at the discordant noise. The time on the clock read three twenty-two. And it was his cellphone making the racket.

Gabriel’s annoyance disappeared when he grabbed his cell and saw Richard’s name on the screen.

“What’s wrong?” Gabriel asked as he rolled, flipped the covers out of the way, and swung his feet to the floor.

“Sorry to wake you,” Richard said, his voice low but vibrating with anger. “I finally convinced Mari I need a night away from the club, and I can’t fucking sleep. I got up to pee, and I don’t know…something told me to look out the window. There’s a car out there. Just sitting outside the house. No lights or anything. It’s too far away and too fucking dark to see if there’s anyone inside it.”

Snatching pants from his dresser, Gabriel wiggled into them. He hoped it was someone with car trouble, but they lived on a quiet street, and random vehicles were rare. It was imperative he take every precaution.

“Get Eric and everyone else in the vault. I’ll check it out and let you guys out as soon as I can.”

“Mari’s not home. She went on a date and isn’t back yet.”

“Okay, I’ll take care of it,” Gabriel promised.

“Be safe, Gabriel,” Richard replied.

Anxious to have Eric in the safety of the vault, Gabriel was relieved when Richard hung up to fetch his brother and family. Richard was far too protective of his brother to dawdle, which helped only a little to lessen Gabriel’s unease. He shoved his feet into his shoes and called Maribeth’s driver. As he instructed the inspirit to keep Maribeth away from the house, Gabriel grabbed his gun and holster.

Gabriel snatched a flashlight out of the closet near his front door but kept it off as he went outside. His heart pounded with adrenaline and fear. The night was still and soundless. Inside the mansion, there were plenty of lights on since Maribeth wasn’t home yet. Although nothing had tripped the alarm, Gabriel walked swiftly to the east side of the house.

As he passed the side door Eric snuck in every night, lights swept across the front yard. With a curse, Gabriel watched a sedan pull away from the curb and cruise up the road. He was too far away to make out the license plate. Irritated that he may have given himself away, Gabriel kept his gaze trained on the road in case the vehicle returned.

Nothing happened. There wasn’t a single person cruising around. Pissed, Gabriel rolled his shoulders and marched up to the street. His eyes narrowed as something on the ground caught his eye. It was a pile of cigarette butts. There had been someone in the passenger seat of the car smoking.

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