Vampire Unleashed: A New Adult Paranormal Romance (Keepers of the Chalice Book 1) by Tamar Sloan & Ivy Lane

Author:Tamar Sloan & Ivy Lane [Sloan, Tamar]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Jess Connors Publishing
Published: 2022-05-07T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 21

Madeleine

An electric energy sparks in the room, making Maddy want to fidget. She crosses her arms over the charcoal top of her dress to keep still. The room is massive, with a sleek dance floor underneath a spray of lights. Tables line the edges, laden with food and drinks. Music thumps in her chest from the speakers in the corner. Beside her, Cora nods her head to the beat. Maddy has to admit, Felix’s ability to throw together a party as a cover-up is spot on.

Maddy leans over to speak to Cora. “Thanks again for inviting Caleb.”

Sparks of light dance off the subtle shimmer of Cora’s seafoam dress. A smile brightens her face. “Of course. I’ve been wanting to see him, anyway. We’ve both been so busy so it’s been a while. It was nice of your taekwondo instructor to throw such an awesome party.” She glances at Felix, who’s standing in the corner speaking with Kai and the twins, Laura and Matthew. Oleg and Oliver are around, as well, ready to close in on Caleb as soon as he steps into their trap. Cora turns her attention back to Maddy, and a touch of disbelief pulls down her lips. “Even if it is kind of strange.”

Maddy shrugs a bare shoulder, then adjusts the thin strap of her dress. Beneath the soft fabric, stakes are strapped to her thighs. “He’s been friends with my mom for years, so it isn’t like he’s just a taekwondo teacher.”

“Why do you want to meet up with Caleb?”

“He promised me something and he’s late getting to it.” Maddy’s excuse is bland, but it’s the best she came up with on short notice. “I’m going to corner him tonight. It’s no big deal.”

Cora tilts her head. “What is it?”

The music picks up tempo and Maddy sways her hips, grinning. “I hope you’re ready to wear those shoes out.” She points at Cora’s feet, hoping to hell the deflection works.

Cora twists her ankle, studying the same silver shoes she’d worn on the date with Caleb. “I don’t know about that. Dancing isn’t my forte.” She quickly scans the room. “I’m going to go freshen up before Caleb gets here, okay?”

Maddy watches her friend hurry off and sighs with relief. Thankfully, Cora’s distracted and didn’t press the issue regarding why Maddy really wants Caleb at the party. Felix and the others drift out of sight, as is the plan. It wouldn’t do for Caleb to walk in and see members of the Order standing in the crowd. Maddy helps herself to a drink, moving subtly to the music as she waits. She doesn’t know any of the people here. Most of them appear to be college students. More people arrive, demonstrating the power of posting an invite on social media. Maddy’s about to look away when she spots who’s at the back.

Her heart skips faster as their target walks in out of the night.

Caleb’s eyes immediately swing to Maddy and she wonders if he can hear her heart thundering in her chest.

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