Lady of Darkness: A Paranormal Enemies-to-Lovers Romance (Lady of Darkness Series, Book 1): A Fantasy Adventure Novel by Melissa Roehrich

Author:Melissa Roehrich [Roehrich, Melissa]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2021-09-28T16:00:00+00:00

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Scarlett awoke an hour or two later. The sun hadn’t even started to rise yet if the darkness around the curtains indicated anything. The only light was the fire that was still burning in the hearth. She wasn’t sure when they had fallen asleep. They had gone silent after she had told Sorin of how she had learned to play the piano, each left to their own thoughts. She could feel his arm draped casually over her, and she turned to find him sleeping as well. It was comforting in its own way. He always seemed like he had an endless reserve of energy and didn’t need sleep. At some point, he had managed to get her a pillow and a blanket, her head resting in his lap. The harshness of his face was softened as he slept.

As much as she wanted to stay nestled in the cocoon of warmth he’d created for her, she really needed to use the bathroom. As carefully as she could, she attempted to slide his arm off her, but his eyes flew open at the first movement.

“I’m sorry,” she whispered.

“Are you are all right? Is something wrong?” he asked, concern in his eyes.

She laughed under her breath. “Nothing is wrong. Just a full bladder.”

When she returned, there were several candles lit around the room, and Sorin was coming from the kitchen with a plate of fruit, bread, and more tea. Scarlett made for the table, where books and papers littered every surface. Sorin cleared a spot and set the plate down, handing her the cup of fresh tea.

“Thank you,” she said, pulling a scroll towards her. Then she added, “If you need to sleep more, I understand. I’ll be fine.”

“I don’t need to sleep more,” Sorin replied, leaning against the table and crossing his arms.

“How much sleep do Fae actually need?” Scarlett asked.

“It depends on how much energy is expended on magic,” Sorin answered, shrugging. “When I don’t have regular access to it, very little.”

“I see,” Scarlett replied, running her fingers along various books on the table. “Tell me about Cassius.”

“Cassius?” She could hear the surprise in his voice. “You’d rather know of Cassius and not about yourself?”

“Yes,” Scarlett replied simply. “There will be plenty of time to discuss what you know of my past.”

“Will there now?”

“Of course. When we train,” she replied, not even looking up from the scroll. It was a more detailed map of the one Sorin had shown her earlier. There was information written on it about each realm, including who their leaders were, what powers and magic they possessed, and any other notable people of the area.

Sorin pulled the scroll to himself, rolling it up quickly as he said casually, “Oh? We’re doing that again now, are we?”

Scarlett could hear the smirk in his tone as she turned to look at him. “Oh yes,” she replied, the same faint amusement filling her own voice. “I suspect it shall be even more entertaining from this point forward.”

The two faced off for a moment, neither willing to give in and break the stare.

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