Damage (Havoc #2) by Stella Rhys

Author:Stella Rhys [Rhys, Stella]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Amazon: B00ZBRU6BK
Published: 2015-08-23T23:00:00+00:00

chapter fourteen

Rain-drenched and barefoot, I ran back to the hotel, flying through the front entrance. Several Monarch staffers marched forward, no doubt to demand I put on my shoes, but they were pulled back before they could reach me. Abram’s security – they were in my corner. I tried to give a nod of thanks before disappearing into the elevators, finally shoving my feet back into my heels.

The party was over and my pulse was hammering by the time I got up to the floor. But through the cracked doors, I could hear low, muffled conversation. Abram and Nate. There was something ghostly about the way their hushed voices echoed through the empty event hall.

“There she is.”

Nate’s voice was hard when I finally pushed through the doors. He was sitting with Abram at a table in the very center of the enormous room, under the biggest, most ornate chandelier. They both held glasses of Scotch in their hands. Their tuxes were impossibly neat, as if nothing had happened tonight at all. If only. I couldn’t even pretend that was true, my breath quivering when Abram’s wolfish stare finally landed on me. Right away, I could see the anger. The sheer disappointment. My heart dropped so heavy into my stomach I had to clutch it with my arms. “Abram, let me explain.” My voice broke off toward the end as he rose to his feet and came to me, all six feet and four inches of his stiffened body rendering me speechless. Intimidated. He ignored me, his jaw tighter than a bow and arrow as he stood in front of me.

But to my surprise, his gentle hand cupped my cheek. The breath I let out filled his mouth as he kissed me, pulling me tight into his arms, as if I’d disappear if he let go. “Isla, I’m so sorry for tonight.” His low murmur caressed my skin and suddenly, relief crashed upon me. I tried to contain my relief as he apologized for the chaos – for the mess I had to take care of while he was manning the gala. I kept my silence as I realized that Nate hadn’t said a word.

Whatever he had been discussing with Abram, it had nothing to do with how he found Jesse and me in the alley. The night had been a disaster but it could’ve been worse. I had no idea what was going on but I didn’t question it, only gathering my poise to finally respond. “It’s okay, Abram. I’m fine. I’m just glad you are, too,” I said genuinely before peering carefully past him at Nate. He stood behind Abram, his cold grey eyes glued to me with revulsion. Our stares locked in silent battle, I realized he hadn’t sealed his lips out of compassion. Of course not. Whatever he had planned for me, I’d have to wait for it. And in the meantime, I’d be left guessing.

“Mr. Lenox.”

The three of us turned to see security holding Jesse, whose soaked body dripped on their shoes.

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