Werewolf in Manhattan by Vicki Lewis Thompson

Author:Vicki Lewis Thompson [Thompson, Vicki Lewis]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Ocean Dance Press
Published: 2018-03-29T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Fourteen

When Nadia arrived, Aidan didn’t sense more than one werewolf in the area, so her brother Theo hadn’t tagged along. Good. He needed to talk with Nadia alone and find out what she knew about her younger sibling’s mental state. Having her come to the bookstore served a dual purpose, though. It would also remind him of his responsibilities to the pack.

One glance at Emma told him that she got the picture, which was another reason he’d wanted Nadia to attend the signing. He’d made so many mistakes regarding Emma, and he’d never be able to atone for all of them. But he could start setting the record straight now.

He deserved her anger and resentment, both of which he saw etched on her beautiful face. Having those emotions directed at him sliced into his heart, but he would bear it. The more she disliked him, the better off she’d be.

He smiled at Nadia. “You’re looking great.”

“So are you.” Her gaze was friendly, but there wasn’t a flicker of passion in those grey eyes.

“Let’s get some coffee.”

“Okay, but I want a book before I leave, and I want her to sign it.”

“Then let’s buy one before we get the coffee. She might sell out.” Aidan led the way through the rows of bookshelves and snagged a copy of Emma’s book on the way to the cashier’s counter.

After paying for it, he handed it to Nadia. “A small thank you for coming down here.”

“I was happy to. I’d heard you were in town and I was hoping we’d get a chance to catch up.”

“Then let’s get some coffee and do that.”

Within minutes they were seated across from each other at a small bistro table, steaming lattes in front of them. From Aidan’s chair he could glance sideways and look between a row of bookshelves to the spot where Emma stood reading from her book. She’d chosen a forest green knit dress today, and he’d decided it was his favorite.

“She’s very pretty,” Nadia said.

“Who?” He faced Nadia and tried to look innocent.

“You know who.”

“I’ve been hired to keep an eye on her.”

“So you said.” Nadia looked amused.

“Anyway, thanks for showing up on short notice. I hope I didn’t screw up your work schedule.”

“Nah, I needed the break. I’m in the middle of designing my fall collection and I was sick to death of hunching over the drawing board trying to think of a coat style that hasn’t been done to death. This is nice.” Nadia cupped both hands around her latte. “So, what’s going on between you and Emma Gavin?”

“Next question.”

“Oh, so you don’t want to talk about it.” She took a sip of her latte. “That’s not very sporting of you.”

Aidan blew out a breath. “I misjudged there. Too much heat between us. This morning I gave her the talk about my family’s expectations.”

Nadia’s grey eyes warmed with sympathy. “I know what that’s like. I’ve given that speech to a few guys. I suppose she thought you were nuts to go along with such a thing.

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