A Deal with the Dark Fae: Enemies-to-Lovers Standalone (Cruel Intentions Book 1) by Valerie Harmon

Author:Valerie Harmon [Harmon, Valerie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2021-02-22T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 12

Elenia

At dinner, I had to admit that Xanor could be nice when he wanted to. Even charming and courteous. The most interesting thing was that his attention hardly bothered me. I couldn’t say the same about his older brother though. As soon as I felt Garanor’s gaze, I immediately wanted to flinch, or disappear under the table, or even run out of the dining room.

I honestly tried to shake off the memory of our conversation in the library, but I couldn’t. How could I get rid of the stupid thought that there, behind the closed doors, he wanted to kiss me. And…

And I have apparently lost my mind due to all this stress!

I hardly managed to contain myself when Sibyl started to attack me. Inquiries about blockers were tolerable, but to aim at my child... I’d like to grab her by the hair or, to make that bitch shut up by using my gift. But I was afraid that the Dark Ones would kill me for it.

After dinner, I talked with Felicia and Oli, which was a much more pleasant experience.

“Can I go with you to La Molita, too?” the younger Solt asked.

“Oh, you must!” Felicia said.

“Well, in that case, I think I’ll join you as well.” Xanor approached us silently from behind. “Let’s fly in two aerocars. Elenia, would you keep me company?”

I felt a strong hand resting on my waist, and I wanted to move away, but something (Garanor’s look) made me change my mind. What did I tell him? That I was an obedient and efficient employee. So I’d show obedience now. It was just his hand on my waist. He wasn’t dragging me into his bed.

The hand slid smoothly onto my thigh, and a hot whisper tickled my ear.

“How about some fresh air?”

If I refused, I’d have to continue to feel Sibyl’s poisonous gaze. It was better to really unwind, and then, using the fatigue excuse, run back into the guest room. It was what Xanor had planned, but I certainly wasn’t going to sleep with him today.

Ideally, I wouldn’t sleep with him at all, but I was bound by a contract, and Xanor, alas, wasn’t one of those who’d agree to wait too long.

So I left with him. From the spacious terrace, we descended into the garden, after which we walked out the gate, and headed toward the sea.

We walked side by side, with him hiding his hands in his pockets.

“Sorry about Sibyl. She can be like that sometimes. A complete bitch.”

“It happens.” I didn’t even try to hold back a grin as I added: “She has nothing in common with her sisters. Not in appearance, nor in character.”

Sibyl was darker, more vibrant, and curvier. She lacked the tenderness and sophistication that Felicia and Oli possessed. Let alone kindness and a sense of tact.

“Let’s not talk about her.” Xanor frowned in an odd way. “Better tell me about yourself. Were you married?”

Here we go.

“No, I wasn’t.” I smiled, although I knew that this smile wasn’t real.

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