Burgundy Hart: The Complete Series by Lucy True

Author:Lucy True [True, Lucy]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fantasy, Lesbian, Lesbian Romance, Magic, Paranormal, Witches
Goodreads: 52363762
Publisher: Jea Hawkins
Published: 2019-06-27T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Nine

It took a lot of convincing to get Jenna to bring her home. Convincing, a trip to Dunkies, an afternoon at the zoo cooing over the baby red lemurs, more convincing, and a half-hour of reassuring her ex-girlfriend that she’d be okay. Because ex or not, Jenna clearly had Burgundy’s best interests at heart.

“And while I appreciate that,” Burgundy told her during the drive south, “I think we can learn a lot more if I stay in Rock Grove for now.”

Having that dampening sensation slam down over her again when they entered Rock Grove almost made Burgundy want to turn back, but she gritted her teeth and tried to ignore it. She had to stay the course, she told Jenna, because of what Mr. Knight had offered.

Jenna threw her sideways glances that Burgundy did her best to also ignore. A succubus like Jenna had only one thing going for her – the ability to seduce men and women. Not exactly effective, even against people who might mean her harm. Burgundy couldn’t blame her for doubting this was the best course of action.

“Look, this Council is up to no good,” Jenna told her. “I don’t know what their end game is, but I wouldn’t trust any of them. Not even your aunt. Especially not your aunt. I mean, not only is she a member in good standing, but her sister – your mother – is a Finder. One wrong move and you’re toast.”

“Yeah, but my mother also told Iris to protect me.” There was no forgetting the email she’d discovered last winter. The one that implored Iris, You know what’s at stake. Keep my baby safe. “She cares. She has to care,” Burgundy muttered, more to herself than Jenna.

“Who – Iris or your mother?”

“Both of them. Either of them. Whatever.” Another complicated question Burgundy couldn’t yet answer, but that she’d have to face sooner or later. “Look, do me a favor and keep in touch. I appreciate you trying to rescue me. Really, it means more than you know. But I think there’s still more I can learn in Rock Grove if I have a little time.”

The skin over Jenna’s knuckles went white. “I’m afraid you don’t have much of that, considering the Finders are already sniffing around town. I just don’t want you to get in over your head. These guys are highly-trained witches, not to mention fighters. You have no idea the physical stuff they go through to become the warriors they are when they graduate.”

Burgundy drew an X across her chest, a nostalgic gesture that reminded her of fourth grade. “Cross my heart, Jenna, I won’t tempt fate. But if that Reginald guy shows up, don’t expect me to roll over and play dead, either.”

“You? Ha!” Jenna shook her head and turned onto the gravel road that led to Burgundy’s house. “You’re the last person who’d do that and that’s what concerns me. Try not to push his buttons if you can help it. That’s all I ask.

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