A Fugitive's Kiss by Jaime Clevenger

Author:Jaime Clevenger [Jaime Clevenger]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
ISBN: 9781594935893
Goodreads: 35429319
Publisher: Bella Books
Published: 2017-09-01T03:00:00+00:00

“You, my friend, are the last person I expected to meet today,” Telvin said as he entered the alcove. He strode up to her and was soon only a half a foot away. Darin took a deep breath, filling her nose with his scent. He bore no ill will, of that she was sure. But desire…she hadn’t expected that. His features had sharpened with age. Gone was the roundness of his cheeks. His jawbone was a strong line easily defined under the closely cropped beard. Although his face had thinned, his body had filled out with muscle everywhere else and Darin realized the longing she’d felt for him years ago hadn’t been without reason. He was still as striking as she’d remembered.

Telvin continued, “And dressed as a man? In a soldier’s uniform? I suppose I shouldn’t be surprised that your hound senses brought you back to me. I’ve met many scenters but none with half your talent…I never thought Alekander would let you out of his grip.”

“He didn’t do so willingly,” Darin admitted. Telvin’s eyes held hers for a long moment, and Darin finally said, “To say I’ve missed you is…”

“A far cry from the truth,” Telvin finished. “But so much has changed, hasn’t it?”

Darin nodded, thinking immediately of Aysha.

“I can’t tell you the things I’ve seen, the things I’ve done, since we were last together.” Telvin shook his head.

“I won’t ask,” Darin said gently.

“Today I sensed only blood. I’m off my mark, I guess. Unless you’re here to kill me.”

“Why would you say that?”

“I crossed paths with your Alekander only yesterday.”

“That isn’t possible. I saw him cross the Barrier heading north only a few weeks…” Darin struggled to remember how many weeks had passed and realized it had been well over a month since the day he’d crossed the Barrier. Enough time… Her stomach contracted and she choked down the taste of bile. How could she possibly have come directly into Alekander’s path yet again?

Telvin steadied her. He guided her over to a sack of grain and half pushed, half guided her to sit down. Darin looked up at him, shaking her head. “I’ve spent the last several months hunting Alekander. My only reason for living has been to see him dead. Why is he here now?”

“I’m happy to hear that you still hate him as much as I do.” Telvin smiled. “And that you’re not here hunting me does some good as well. Though if anyone was sent to murder me, I’d prefer it be you to many others I can think of…

“Alekander brought soldiers from Trilout. We needed more men. He trades in more than sensers these days. Soldier-slaves or mercenaries, as they prefer.” He laughed cynically. “What men but Northerners will kill for nothing but a day’s pay and a hot meal? The officers teach the new arrivals to kill first and steal second. We’re an awful lot, Darin.”

“Why do you keep such company?”

“You ask me that? How long were you in Alekander’s caravan?”

Darin knew he meant it only as an argument for his case, but his words stung.

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