A L Kessler - 09 Blood Catalyst by A L Kessler

Author:A L Kessler [Kessler, A L]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Blood & Ink Press
Published: 2019-03-17T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER NINE

The library of the mansion replaced the castle walls, and my stomach still churned at the idea of Levi holding the heart of a warlock. A gift to me. I turned to him, and so many things went through my head, but I said the first one that came to mind. "We need to burn the heart."

He looked down at it in his blood-covered hand. "Yes, and then we have a lot to talk about."

I felt like that was an understatement. "Go burn the heart, I'm going to change clothes," I muttered and walked out of the room.

I got to my room and stripped off the leather and dressed in my PIB black pants and shirt. I felt a little bit more like myself, but I couldn't shake the nerves and fear of the brief meeting with Samuel. I checked my phone and saw a message from Merick.

'Hope it goes well, return home alive.'

I texted him back.

'I'm alive, but I have a feeling that shit is going to hit the fan. The vampire who attacked us and Levi's maker are one and the same. He ratted you out.'

It was a moment later when I got back 'oh shit.'

That was about my response too. I took a deep breath and walked out of the hallway. Mario was standing there, his arms crossed.

"What? I don't need an escort to the library."

He shook his head. "Main living room. Levi is burning the heart in that fireplace. He wanted me to let you know." Mario pushed off the wall. "I'm glad you both are safe."

I sighed. "Me too. Thank you."

"Be gentle on Levi, he was just as scared as you." Mario glanced down the hall. "His maker is the only thing I know him to fear."

"I'll try to be gentle," I promised and walked down the hall and into the main living room.

Levi stood in front of the fireplace watching the flames. I welcomed the warmth of the flames and the feeling of calm they seem to give me.

"Levi?"

"Who was the warlock he was talking about?" Levi didn't look at me, and there was no missing the anger in his voice. "Who have you been letting into the house against my request?"

I tried not to get defensive right off the bat. "I thought that request was lifted since you'd been letting Simon and Clarissa visit."

"I trust them. The warlock, who is he? How often is he there?"

I wasn't sure what I wanted to tell him. "Enough that he's saved my life several times." It was the best answer I could give without lying.

"Who, Abigail?"

I shook my head. "You're not going to like the answer, and we promised that we wouldn't let Samuel drive a wedge between us. You're acting like you can't trust me."

"You neglected to mention that Samuel attacked you," Levi snapped. "I can't trust you to keep me informed of your safety." He spun to face me.

I stared at him. "I'm sorry, I wasn't aware that I was still a child. I assumed that he was the assassin that everyone was talking about and took care of it.

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