[King of Prey 01.0] King of Prey by Mandy M Roth

Author:Mandy M Roth [Roth, Mandy M]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Romance, Fantasy
Goodreads: 6070124
Publisher: Samhain Publishing, Ltd.
Published: 2006-10-10T06:00:00+00:00

Chapter Fourteen

“Kabril?” Sachin appeared from the shadows, silencing any further confessions that might have fallen from her lips. His silver eyes were narrow and he seemed focused on something behind them.

Rayna was a tad surprised Sachin didn’t comment on the fact she was being held off the ground by Kabril. He seemed fixated on something else. Her brow furrowed. “Sachin, what’s wrong?”

His gaze met Kabril’s. “We are not alone.”

Kabril tightened his hold on her to the point she could scarcely draw in air. “K-a-b-r-i-l.”

He released her quickly, causing her to stumble. Sachin was there in an instant, steadying her. Kabril growled and gave her a slight tug, pulling her away from Sachin. The men stared at one another for what felt like eternity. Testosterone coated the air. Scared of a possible wild animal stalking them, Rayna batted them both on the arm. They were acting like idiots, so she didn’t mind stooping to scolding them. “Guys? What happened to we are not alone? Huh? I don’t want to be the main course for a jaguar. Pull it together here.”

No sooner did the words leave her lips than tension seemed to fill the air. Suddenly, the sounds of the jungle all but halted. Her breath hitched and she took a small step towards Kabril. As silly as it sounded, he made her feel safe regardless what she might have to face.

“How many?” He glanced towards Sachin.

Sachin’s gaze never left the surrounding area. He shook his head slightly. “I do not know. Take Rayna to safety. I shall see to—”

Kabril scoffed. “We are in unfamiliar territory, old friend. I will not leave you to your own devices. Not when it is clear we are outnumbered.”

“Your first concern is Rayna,” said Sachin. “I am aware of as much.”

“Yes, but if we do not eliminate the threat then…”

Rayna stared at Kabril, noting his speech was different once again, as was Sachin’s. “Guys?”

“Worry not, ta’konima,” Kabril whispered, putting his body before hers. He kissed her tenderly. “All will be well.”

She arched a brow, wondering what the hell it was he’d just called her. From the sound of Sachin’s sharp intake of breath, she had a funny feeling it meant something significant. Her luck, he’d just insulted her in the worst way and she was oblivious.

He crouched a bit, taking her with him. Sachin followed suit. Kabril motioned with his head towards the far left of the river. “They are coming in from that way as well.”

Sachin nodded, appearing to have already caught on to the fact they were being surrounded. Rayna was still lost. “Wait? Jaguars are now hunting us in a pack? I thought they weren’t ones to travel in groups. I thought—”

Her words were cut short by the sudden sound of something swooshing overhead. Kabril tossed his body over hers, taking her down and pressing her to the ground. He shouted something to Sachin, but the noise level reached proportions that drowned him out. Besides, she didn’t think it was English.

As quickly as Kabril’s weight had landed on her, it was ripped off.

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