Enraptured by Samantha Britt

Author:Samantha Britt
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-01-18T00:00:00+00:00

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Darcie

Seeing Des was her undoing. Her emotions were so tightly wound, they were just waiting for the opportunity to be released. Unfortunately, that opportunity came when she saw Des for the first time since her change. His ability to see her immortality and offer a sincere apology was what her soul had been craving. Alex had looked at her immortality as an asset, and her mother had viewed it as a tragedy. No one had taken a moment to look past their own thoughts to see that Darcie was struggling.

No one… except Des.

Stealing a peak at him, she watched Des walk purposefully through the small forest. After she had finished crying, he suggested they visit the ruins. It was the site of their last meeting before she left with the search party, and Darcie thought it was fitting to resume their conversation there.

He caught her look. A corner of his mouth lifted. “Yes?” His eyes gleamed in the sparse daylight.

She returned the smile, but that did not stop her responding blush. “Nothing.”

He reached out and grabbed her hand. Her fingers twitched as the sparks flew between their skin. The feeling was much stronger than she remembered, but it felt… right.

Without saying another word, Des continued leading them to the ruins.

When they arrived, Darcie marveled at the extra detail she was able to detect. The ruins were still stunning. Again, she could not believe the Grecian government was unaware of such a well-preserved landmark. A landmark, she recalled, built by Des’ two hands.

“I think this may be my favorite place at the mansion,” she said aloud.

Des beamed. “I am glad you like it.” Settling on one of the less-worn down steps, he patted the spot beside him.

Darcie obliged but made sure to allow a sliver of space to remain between them. She knew she was being silly. After all, they had both declared their desire to be together before she left.

But things had changed, and it made her a tad bit insecure. She was not entirely sure where their relationship stood.

“I am glad to see you unharmed,” his voice was low. “I was afraid.”

She wanted to relieve his worry. “Some might say I am actually better off than when I left.” She aimed for a light tone. The attempt fell flat.

Regardless, Des gave a small smile. “You have always been perfect. I find you no better or worse.”

His words warmed her. Darcie couldn’t believe the charming immortal beside her was the same she met at the club in Maine. He’d been so cold–so distant. It took weeks for her to realize it had all been an act.

An act, she acknowledged, intended to protect me.

“Thank you,” she said, staring off into the trees.

“For what?”

Swinging her gaze to him, she said, “For treating me like normal. It’s nice to not be discussing what happened to me all the time.”

“Though,” she tilted her head. “I bet you are resisting the urge to ask.”

He nodded, confirming her suspicions. “I confess, I am curious. But it can wait.

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