Called by the Vampire - Part 9 by V. Vaughn

Author:V. Vaughn [Vaughn, V.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Sugarloaf Press
Published: 2018-02-22T06:00:00+00:00

Chapter 8

Lyndsey

I’m still getting used to the luxurious lifestyle of being an O’Kelly, so when we get on the yacht, I have to resist the urge to let out a low whistle. I’m sure Maggie is experiencing a similar feeling when I watch her glance around with wide eyes. As soon as my father takes her up to the observation deck, the desire for a strong drink hits me along with my nerves about what might happen tonight.

I decide to sit on the couch near Victoria and engage in small talk to distract myself. I take note of her navy gown and am glad I didn’t wear the same color, because it emphasizes her perfect figure. I say, “I love that dress. You look very beautiful.”

“Do you?” She smiles at me. “Thank you, but I didn’t realize you paid attention to such things.”

I chuckle. “I don’t usually. But you’re hard not to notice.” I glance over at Des, who is standing by the bar, talking to Tadhg. “Des will be following you around like a puppy dog tonight.”

She tilts her chin up in defiance. “Good. It’ll help keep him focused on you, because I don’t plan to leave your side.”

I lower my voice. “So you’re worried too?”

She gives me a tiny nod. “Your father is trying to make light of things for your sake, but I think he’s doing you a disservice. Don’t let your guard down for a second.”

“I won’t.”

“And don’t forget to smile,” she says. “Many eyes will be on you tonight, and it’s important everyone thinks you can have a good time.”

“My god, this must be what it’s like to be a politician.”

“You are one, dear.” Victoria reaches for her purse. “I have something for you.” She pulls out a gold chain bracelet with a single charm on it.

The metal of the charm is smooth in my fingers when I inspect it, and I notice the enamel on it is the O’Kelly family crest.

“This is beautiful, Victoria. Thank you.”

“Over time, we can add charms to it.” She lifts her wrist, and a bracelet similar to mine tinkles with multiple charms as she twists her hand back and forth. “One day, you’ll have as many as I do. Would you like me to put it on you?”

“Yes,” I say as I put my arm out. “Please.”

While Victoria puts the bracelet on my wrist, Maggie returns from the observation deck followed by my father, and I motion for her to come sit with us so I can find out what my father wanted to say in private.

Maggie plops down with a grin. “Now this is what I call boating. It’s much better than the cigarette boat I came to the island on.”

“Hush. Don’t let the king hear you say that. That baby is his pride and joy,” jokes Victoria.

“He doesn’t have long hair.” Maggie reaches up to check her updo as if just speaking about the speed boat made it come undone. “It took forever to comb out all the tangles.

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