Whispered Lies by Kenyon Sherrilyn & Love Dianna
Author:Kenyon, Sherrilyn & Love, Dianna [Kenyon, Sherrilyn & Love, Dianna]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: thriller, Paranormal, Romance, Suspense, Adult, Contemporary
ISBN: 9781416597421
Amazon: 1416597425
Goodreads: 5522977
Publisher: Pocket Books
Published: 2009-05-12T07:00:00+00:00
FIFTEEN
GABRIELLE WAS NOT staying here alone.
Carlos had agreed to let her handle LaCrosse when she assured him she understood the manâs personality, but it was time for him to step in. He opened his mouth to tell LaCrosse they would both stay in Carcassonne when Gabrielle pinned LaCrosse with a deadly glare.
âWhat?â She served that cutting reply with a dose of outrage. âI thought you were in a dire situation. Thatâs why I dropped everything and came immediately. I do this for you and you insult me?â
LaCrosseâs hard gaze didnât budge. âMademoiselle Saxe-,â he started in a clenched-jaw, you-must-understand tone.
âItâs Mademoiselle Tynte Saxe.â The razor edge she delivered that on was meant to cut a man off at the knees. âThe Tynte family who have donated to this institution for almost two decades, building an entire wing for the IT department, re-creating the historic design of this structure right down to hand-cut stones. Iâve had two attempts on my life in the past ten years. I do not travel without personal security and took a risk just to make this trip. I assure you your background checks are nothing compared to my familyâs vetting process for my protection. Your security is much appreciated, but nothing will give me the comfort of being away from the safety of my home except my bodyguard, Mr. Delgado, to whom I expect to have the same welcome extended if you want my help. If not, I can arrange for accommodations in Carcassonne for both of us and catch a flight home tomorrow.â
Sweat beaded along the smooth skin on LaCrosseâs forehead.
Damn. Carlos stared at Gabrielle through new eyes. She was terrified and he knew it, but sheâd given that speech with all the passion of a queen tossing a gauntlet at the feet of her worst enemy.
âMademoiselle Sax-Tynte Saxe, I beg your pardon. I meant no insult.â LaCrosse swallowed hard, his Adamâs apple convulsing. His pale skin turned a greenish cast.
A verbal kick in the nuts did that to a man.
âOh, well.â Gabrielle turned to Carlos, her voice firm. âTo use your favorite line, letâs go.â She stepped toward the door and Carlos moved ahead of her to reach for the knob.
âWait, please.â LaCrosse cleared his throat. âAllow me to make a phone call.â He reached over and dialed the phone with decisive punches to each key, but his hand trembled. When someone on the other end answered, he covered his mouth and whispered tersely, shaking his head as if the other person could see him, then sighing right before he hung up.
âWe can accommodate Mr. Delgado as well.â Heâd agreed with polite grace, but he wasnât particularly happy. Someone had him by the short hairs and was braiding them.
Carlos waited for Gabrielle to make the next move. This was her show and sheâd been running it like a pro. He couldnât find the words to describe the respect he had for her at the moment.
That was one gutsy female.
She sighed dramatically and turned to face LaCrosse.
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