Hexed by Fire (St. Claire Witches Book 1) by Nola Robertson

Author:Nola Robertson [Robertson, Nola]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-11-01T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eight

Not all the tension radiating through the interior of the jeep belonged to Mason. At least half, or maybe more, was coming from Alex. Her world was in a state of chaos thanks to some scary creatures and some unknown being who was adept at wielding dark magic.

She’d worked for her uncle long enough to know that investigating, especially in the paranormal world, could be dangerous. She’d trained hard during Professor Reynard’s classes, learning every technique possible that didn’t involve using magic, and been mentally prepared to face any obstacle she’d been faced with.

She hadn’t, however, anticipated becoming a target on the first case she assisted with. Nor had she expected to be assigned a handsome mentor who could make her forget how to breathe with a single kiss.

Normally, she’d be angry the men in her life were making decisions for her. She’d never admit it, but right now, she was glad to be alive, and thankful they were looking out for her. Later, when things settled down and she could analyze things rationally, she could decide whether or not she planned to be angry.

Mason had remained silent during the entire drive to the outskirts of the city. He focused on the road and their surroundings, his hands clamped on the steering wheel in a white-knuckled grip.

She couldn’t tell if he was experiencing his own bout of irritation about the latest developments in the case, or if something else was bothering him. She hoped he’d volunteered to keep her safe because he’d wanted to and not because of some obligation he felt toward her uncle.

“This is it.” He turned onto a gravel drive located in a secluded and heavily wooded area, then parked next to a pale blue one-story house. He’d probably chosen the location so he could shift and let his wolf run without human detection.

A woodsy aroma combined with his unique male scent greeted her the minute she stepped through the door. She was reminded of the afternoon they’d spent together, how relaxed he made her feel, and the way his kiss set her body on fire. The memory reignited the flame, and warmth spread through her insides.

Now was not the time to be thinking about her attraction to Mason or how her feelings for him were moving outside the like zone. Needing a distraction, she glanced around the room. The house was small, with bare white walls and unpacked boxes stacked in a corner of his living room. The only furniture in the room was a worn tan couch and coffee table. No pictures, no personal items, nothing to give her any clues about the man standing next to her.

“Nice place,” she said, thinking that with a little work, the place had potential.

He shrugged. “It’s temporary.”

Did he mean the home was temporary until he found something better, or was he implying he wouldn’t be staying in the city long? She wanted to ask, but didn’t.

She actually enjoyed having him around, and the idea of him leaving bothered her more than she wanted to admit.

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