Fae Touched by Lisa Rae Roman

Author:Lisa Rae Roman [Roman, Lisa Rae]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fiction, Romance, paranormal
ISBN: 9781733183406
Publisher: Blood Island LLC
Published: 2019-06-11T16:00:00+00:00

Abby was in the monarch’s office four hours and thirty minutes later, fighting a massive case of the butterflies. Lady Rose, however, was as cool as a cucumber.

“Abigail, quit fidgeting.” The queen looked lovely in the slim-cut lavender dress and gray pumps Abby chose for her. “All you have to do is stand nearby and appear appropriately serious,” she said, distracted by the notes on her desk detailing the upcoming newscast.

“I know, but maintaining a low profile was one of the first things the facility taught us. Appearing on TV in any capacity seems—”

“Addlepated?”

“Um…risky,” Abby said, shifting her weight from one high-heeled foot to the other.

“You will be recognized only by those who know what you are already. And the message we want to send to the director, and anyone else who wants a Na’fhuil, is that you belong to the ESC.”

Abby’s life wasn’t her own and hadn’t been since she was fifteen. Although the queen’s words were true, they were also a hurtful reminder.

“Right.” She brushed at an imaginary crease in her blush-colored dress and then smoothed the sides of her French twist. She knew the bruises on her face showed through her makeup, but hoped the reporters wouldn’t notice and ask questions. Samuel promised she wouldn’t have to speak with the press about the incident at Chess, and she was holding them all to his vow.

There was a sharp rap, and Jenkins entered the room. Seeing his arrival as a chance to gather herself, Abby slipped out of the office.

Nodding to the Guard standing sentry, she headed toward the lobby and pulled her phone from her purse to check the time. T-minus seventeen minutes.

“Miss Barnes, may I speak with you?”

Abby stiffened, but then forced her shoulders to relax. Though she’d only talked to Ambassador Faraday on the phone, she recognized the man approaching at a fast clip.

She expected the US government’s liaison to be present at the media event but hoped to avoid contact. The last thing she needed was a confrontation after rejecting his offers to meet in person.

“Of course, sir. How can I help you?” Abby placed her phone on silent so as not to forget later and tucked it away.

“I need a few minutes of your time. In private if you wouldn’t mind?” He cupped slim fingers around her elbow and led her farther down the hallway, motioning for his aides and bodyguards to stay behind. He quickly found an unlocked door and ushered her inside. “This will do.”

The office they entered was unused with only a desk, wastepaper basket, and single chair for furnishings. Faraday released her and flipped the light switch.

“What did you need to talk to me about, Mr. Ambassador?” She stepped farther into the room, putting space between them. “The broadcast is starting soon, and I’ll need to get back.”

“As do I.” The ambassador leaned on the closed door and crossed his arms. He wore a dark gray suit that was unmistakably custom-made, accentuating a trim waist and long legs. “Since time is short, I’ll get right to the point.

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