Hunted (3) by Zanetti Rebecca

Author:Zanetti, Rebecca [Zanetti, Rebecca]
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Tags: Romance, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Witches & Wizards, Paranormal, United States, Literature & Fiction
ISBN: 0758259271
Publisher: Kensington Books
Published: 2012-04-24T07:00:00+00:00

Chapter 19

Moira needed a diversion to get the hell out of the Kayrs fortress. She couldn’t betray Conn or bring danger to Janie’s doorstep. But she couldn’t turn her back on family and the Nine, either. Her mind clicked through battle plans as she sat back in the folding chair, stretching her shoulders. Even while calculating her odds, she fought a grin as the Queen of the Realm exploded in temper.

“This is bullshit.” Emma Paulsen, soon to be Kayrs, slammed a beaker down in the well-appointed lab. Test tubes lined the cement counter, along with a bunch of machines busy bleeping and spitting out data. The scent of bleach and cleanser ruled the room. “They go off to fight, and we’re stuck underground not anywhere near the stuff I need at the lab.” Her amazing blue eyes flashed in equal parts anger and fear.

“They’ll be fine, Emma.” Her sister Cara rubbed a very pregnant belly from a lush office chair, the luxurious recliner out of place in the stark lab, but obviously provided for her comfort. She surveyed a row of drawers with eyes the exact color of Emma’s. “Any idea where Kane keeps his candy stash down here?” The drawers slid open without a hitch, and Cara sighed each time she slammed one shut. “I know he has chocolate somewhere.”

Moira fought a chill at the cool air being pumped through the vents, homesickness nearly swamping her. Brenna loved chocolate. Darcy would rather have caramel. They’d gone to blows over a Snickers once.

“Why isn’t Kane in here working with you?” Maybe she could get him to help her out. Or at least trick him somehow. Of course, considering the guy was probably the smartest sentient being on the planet, the chances of that were slim. Rumor had it he could fight, and well.

Emma let out an elegant sniff. Wisps of black hair dropped out of the knot on top of her head to frame her narrow face as she smacked a manila file folder against her leg. “The oh-so-powerful Kayrs brother is working aboveground in the lab I need to be in. You know, the one with the vents allowing us to experiment with different elements?”

“Ah,” Moira glanced at the row of beakers lining a shelf running a length of the counter. “You understand you’re the queen and have to be protected at all costs, right?” If the woman thought the vampire nation would let her be in any danger, she was crazy. Not to mention that she was mated to Dage, probably one of the most protective mates on the planet.

Emma pivoted slowly, her lab coat whispering against her denim-clad legs. “Is that right?”

Uh-oh. “Well, I mean ...”

The queen raised a dark eyebrow. “Well, using your logic, you’re mated to a prince, Moira. Surely that means you need to be kept blanketed in safety at all times, too.” The queen used sarcasm like a pro.

There had to be a good way to say this. “I’m trained, Emma. I mean, I’m an enforcer.

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