Burning Ash (Forgotten Brotherhood) by N.J. Walters

Author:N.J. Walters
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fantasy & Futuristic Romance; Vampire Romance; Paranormal & Urban Fantasy; Romantic Fantasy; Stand Alone Romance; Action & Adventure Romance; Mystery & Thriller Romance; Romantic Suspense; Urban Fantasy; Paranormal Romance; Fantasy Romance; Contemporary Fiction; Romantic Heroes Alpha Males; Bounty Hunter; N.J. Walters; NJ Walters; Amara Next; Entangled Publishing; Forgotten Brotherhood series; New York; Vampires; battle; assassins; immortal assassin; bounty hunter; enemies to lovers romance; suspenseful romance; immortal hero; alpha hero romance; thriller romance; fantasy thriller; Arctic Bite by NJ Walters; Fury Unleashed by NJ Walters
Publisher: Entangled Publishing, LLC (Amara)
Published: 2020-08-19T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Fifteen

Verbal sparring was part of any battle, but Asher’s patience had run thin. Gregori’s assessment of Bernard was wrong. He was very much interested in life, not a recluse at all.

Bernard flipped the crossbow bolt he’d caught so the point was facing him and offered it back to Jo.

“You can’t be serious,” one of the young men grumbled.

Making a point now would save time and trouble in the long run. With no more than a thought, he constricted the male’s airway. The guy immediately grabbed his throat and fell to the ground.

The woman went to her knees beside him. “I’m sorry,” she cried. Tears filled her eyes as she looked to Bernard and then him and finally Jo. “I’m sorry, but I was angry. Don’t hurt William. He and Harrison were friends.”

Asher released the young man, who sat upright, still gasping. Fear had replaced his anger. “If you were such good friends, why were you not with him and the others?” When William remained quiet, he crouched beside him. “Don’t make me do this the hard way.” If he had to tear into the man’s brain to get answers, he might not survive.

To give the young male credit, he looked to Bernard first, waiting until he’d received a nod. “He and the others were going off on some stupid hunt. Something about being paid money to kill someone. But the sire always says we shouldn’t harm anyone. It proves nothing since we’re already stronger than they are. Plus, we need them to survive. If word got out about us, we’d be hunted.”

Truth. Too bad the others hadn’t followed the rules.

“We have existed for millennia only because we remain no more than myth. That was not always the case and almost ended us all.” Asher straightened and offered William his hand. The young man swallowed hard and then took it.

“Do you know how Harrison found out about the bounty? How he was contacted?”

“An email.”

Bernard shook his head, an aura of sorrow surrounding him. “The young do not always listen. You hope their mistakes will not be fatal ones, but that is not always the case. Get his laptop.”

William bowed. “Yes, sire.”

“The rest of you, go amuse yourselves but stay nearby.”

He cleared his throat.

Bernard sighed. “You wish to speak with them?”

“Any of you who were close to the men who died, please remain.”

“I need another drink.” Bernard signaled to the bartender. “Would you join me?”

“I will. Jo?”

She sheathed her sword and lowered her crossbow. “I don’t suppose you have any beer, do you?”

“A full selection. The younger ones enjoy it laced with blood. It’s not to my taste but I provide it.”

“I’ll take mine without the blood. Whatever you have in a bottle or can will be fine.”

“As you wish.” He nodded at the bartender again. “Please join me.”

Asher placed his hand on Jo’s back to keep her in front of him as they went to the booth. She scooted in but kept her distance from their host. The angle and position would serve her well if she needed to fight or if they were attacked.

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