Bitten by Magic: Agents of SAINT: Book 1 by Vivienne Savage

Author:Vivienne Savage
Language: eng
Format: epub

Since his mother loved the Surf and Turf more than any other restaurant on the island, Javier invited his parents to join him for dinner. He ate his weight in lamb and swordfish alongside his father, waiting for the ideal moment to spring the news on them without sounding like an ungrateful ass for all they’d given him.

That moment came over dessert while his parents shared a slice of flan, behaving like an obnoxious couple by feeding each other bites. As a child, their over-the-moon love for each other had always irritated him.

As an adult, he wanted it for himself.

“The time in the hospital gave me a chance to think about what I want to do with my life. I’m going to pursue a career in law enforcement.”

A piece of flan dropped from Marcy’s fork to the dessert plate. “Law enforcement?”

“I know this is sudden, but saving that kid, Mom… it’s like suddenly everything about me made sense.”

Teo leaned back in his seat and lowered his utensils to the table. “According to Roberts and a few of the other veterans, you took to authority like a natural in my absence. There’s been nothing but praise. You can start interning in the security office—”

“No. As generous as the offer is, Dad, I want to get a job on my own merit, with an education to go with it.”

His father’s lips flattened, and frown lines creased his brow. “But you have an education. You—”

“Mom homeschooled me, and I had the best tutors, but it isn’t the same. I want the experience of meeting others who are not like me.” He held up a hand the moment Teo narrowed his green eyes and his opened his mouth for the rebuttal. “People who don’t have to kiss up to you. Everywhere I go on this island, I’m surrounded by family. It’s time to go my own way.”

Teo drew in a deep breath and squared his shoulders. “You’ve given this more thought than I anticipated. You have someplace in mind, son?”

“Well, I’d considered California since the Drakenstones are there, but… that’s a lot of dragons in one area. So I researched different programs and narrowed my choices down to Texas and New York.”

His mother brightened. “I have friends in Houston and San Antonio.”

Teo rubbed his chin. “As do I. Sam Houston State University is near Quickdraw. I believe it is Ian MacArthur’s alma mater and an excellent college.”

God. The mere mention of Ian MacArthur was enough to spike Javier’s excitement with a sharp dose of hero worship. The guy was a legend in the paranormal community, an American bald eagle shifter and a military veteran who had connections across the world.

And he’d considered SHSU until he gauged the five-hour distance between Huntsville and San Antonio. Damn.

“The University of Texas in San Antonio is on my shortlist. If I move fast, I can liquidate some funds from my hoard and get a small apartment or something. I already filled out some applications online.”

“Nonsense.” When his mother shook her head, anxiety fizzed in his stomach until she turned to Teo and swatted his arm.

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