Hunting Colby by Annie Nicholas

Author:Annie Nicholas [Nicholas, Annie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Paranormal Erotic Romance, vampire
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Ten

A white van stopped by the curb where we waited, drinking coffee under a store awning. Colby had called a member of his team to drive us. He directed me into the windowless back and joined me on the bench. A curtain hung between us and the driver, blocking any view through the windshield.

“Is this really necessary?”

“Ten years of experience. Trust me, the less anyone knows, the better.” He settled his arm on the chair back behind my shoulders. A casual gesture, but nothing about Colby was casual.

Taking the opportunity, I leaned against him, luxuriating in the warmth he radiated. “Your people must trust you quite a bit to keep them in the dark.”

“Everyone has a role on our team. Our drivers are the only ones who know the base location. They don’t go in the field to fight. Ever. The fighters are on need-to-know basis about the targets. And so on.”

I frowned. “Seems very complicated.” How did he coordinate anything?

“It has to be when our quarry can usually read the minds of our human members.”

“How many of them are?”

“All of them besides me.”

I twisted my neck to meet his gaze. “The casualties must be high.”

He gave me a sharp nod. “They know what they’re getting into before signing on. Red makes sure of that. Most carry a certain grudge against the bloodsuckers and aren’t looking to die of old age.”

“How can you stay impartial if you all hate them?” I could sense him stiffen at my comment. Heaviness settled on my heart. Most vampires in my care followed the laws. Many took to the idea of keeping voluntary human companions. They even loved them. My master was a perfect example.

“It’s not easy. I don’t attack on hearsay and require solid proof that the vampire is killing.” He sighed. “I know Tane has me watched. If I began slaying any vampire I saw, my team would be toast. And me…” He didn’t need to say it. My master had a cruel streak, and Colby had been in his shackles twice.

The van came to a stop. Colby opened the side door and jumped out. Our heads almost collided as I leaped to follow and he twisted to assist me out. It turned into me jumping in his arms and both of us landing on the concrete ground of a building.

The hum in the large room went silent.

Lying on Colby’s chest, I assessed the area. It appeared to be an old mechanics’ garage. Card tables were assembled together at the far side of the room with a large marker board behind it. People in all states of dress, from casual to military, had been in the process of working.

They’d all stopped to stare at us.

I waved. “Hi.” Rolling off Colby, I straightened my clothes and faced his team. I spotted Rose curled in an old arm chair away from most of the action.

She unfolded and leaned forward. “Colby?”

A growl rolled out of my chest. Her eyes bore too much hero-worship and her body screamed sex-goddess.

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