Magicstorm (Heart of a Vampire, Book 4) by Amber Kallyn

Author:Amber Kallyn
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: suspense, mystery, shaman, fantasy, magic, demons, vampire romance, romance paranormal romance vampires werewolves shapeshifters thriller
Published: 2015-11-03T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter ten

Celeste glanced at Brandon as his voice roughened. His eyes were unfocused, ringed with red, and his jaw twitched as he clenched his teeth. She almost asked what could be worse, but the expression on his face stopped her.

It was full of agony and rage.

“So, we’ll check this place out and see what we find,” she replied, resisting the urge to reach over and take his hand, try to comfort him.

“Perhaps.”

What was it about this man that delved so deep inside her and wrenched her emotions around? She could feel his pain permeating the air. And all she wanted to do was make him feel better, any way she could.

She touched the fully healed bites on her neck and shot him a sidelong glance as she weaved through traffic.

His eyes were unfocused, as if he’d turned inwards, thinking about things that had hurt deeply.

“I should call some backup in,” she said, trying to bring him out of his daze.

“Your mortal cops will be unable to help much, if the one we’re looking for has been there.”

She shrugged, agreeing with him, but not liking the idea of going in without backup.

“Besides,” he added. “If anyone is there, more cops will only get in the way. Better it’s just the two of us. We can stay quiet, scout the area and see if there is anything to be seen.”

He was silent the rest of the drive, as if once more lost in his thoughts. When she pulled up to the outer gates of the complex, she was unsurprised to see the broken lock.

Brandon got out and swung one of the gates open, while she headed through. They drove slowly between the massive buildings, looking for anything out of the ordinary.

“Stop,” he commanded.

She slammed on the brakes. “What?”

Brandon pointed to one of the doors of the nearest building. The place seemed somehow darker than the others. She shook her head at the silly thought.

He spoke softly. “There are runes all over this place.”

“Guess that makes it easy to figure out where to begin.” She got out of her car, checking her gun and the radio on her belt. “I’d tell you to stay back and follow me, but you might be better prepared for anyone we run into.” She didn’t like admitting it, but she wasn’t stupid, either.

Her gun hadn’t done her any good against the vampires she’d faced last time.

“Good,” he said, his lips curving up a little as his eyes flashed approval. “I don’t suppose I can talk you into staying here?”

“Not a chance, buddy.”

“It would be safer.”

She just stared at him.

“All right. But if there’s magic in there, you need to do what I say.”

Bristling, she nodded.

They approached the door together, then she tapped her foot, waiting while Brandon inspected it thoroughly for any “magic traps”.

Inside, the place was dark. The smell of mud and mold made her gag. She breathed through her mouth, flicking on her flashlight and shining it into the gloom.

Beside her, Brandon grunted. “Warning next time?”

“Let me guess, you can see in the dark.

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