Veiled Desires: A Paranormal Reverse Harem Romance (Shadows Descent Book 2) by Eve Newton

Author:Eve Newton [Newton, Eve]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Catin Publishing
Published: 2024-11-02T00:00:00+00:00

22

VIOLET

Nothing feels more mundane and normal than doing laundry after a magick session with Amara. Which went a hell of a lot smoother than last time. Acceptance is everything, apparently and now my acceptance that I’m the true heir to Morgan le Fay is a massive step in figuring out the magick part.

After an extensive search of my handy map, I finally find the laundry room located in the east wing near the small shop that I didn’t even know was there. It sells basic things, but it’s good to know of its existence. The laundry room is a maze of industrial washers and dryers that hum with constant activity. I upend my bookbag, which is full of dirty laundry, wondering if the shop sells laundry bags, put them into a basket, and sort through my clothes. I smile when I see Caine’s purple sweatshirt. I bring it to my nose with a soft smile and inhale deeply. I don’t get any Caine-scent from it, but it’s comforting, nonetheless.

“Boyfriend’s?”

I look up to find Gaida leaning against one of the dryers, her dark hair loose around her shoulders.

“Yeah,” I say with a smile. “One of them anyway.”

Gaida raises her eyebrow, and I lift my chin defiantly. “One of his sweatshirts or one of your boyfriends?”

I giggle. “One of my boyfriends.”

“Not fair! I’m jealous. Not in a bad way,” she adds hastily. “But it would be nice to have someone.”

“You don’t?” I ask, surprised. “Are these guys blind? Look at you.”

She smiles shyly. “Thanks. I think they’re afraid of me.”

“Why?”

“My dad is super old, like one of the first vampires old. It puts guys off.”

“Ah, yeah, I can see why. That must be intimidating. But, you know what? If they are scared of your dad and not willing to risk life and limb for you, then they aren’t the right guy to begin with.”

She grins, showing just a hint of fang. “You’re right. Thanks, Violet. That helps. “

“No problem,” I say, returning her grin and shoving the basket load into one of the washing machines. It’s all darks, so there is no need to sort into colour piles. “Everyday stuff, I’ve got. It’s this vampire part I’m still trying to figure out.”

“I hear it gets easier,” Gaida says softly. “I was born this way but some of my siblings were turned, so I know the hunger, the power, the constant balancing act - it becomes second nature eventually.” She watches me for a moment. “How long has it been?”

“Since I was turned? Not long. Five weeks, give or take. Sometimes it feels like yesterday, other times it feels like a lifetime ago.”

“Nathaniel, right?” she asks carefully.

I stiffen slightly. “How do you know about that?”

“He’s one of those siblings I told you about. Although he is of the old order. My dad turned him, like what? Eight hundred years ago?”

My blood freezes, and my slow heart stops for a few seconds. “Your dad turned him?”

She nods. “Yeah. Sorry.”

I frown. “What are you sorry

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