Soul Betrayer_An Urban Fantasy Reverse Harem by Allyson Lindt

Author:Allyson Lindt [Lindt, Allyson]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: conspiracy, corporate espionage, paranormal, office politics, sword fights, heaven and hell, demons and angels
Publisher: Acelette Press
Published: 2019-05-21T23:00:00+00:00

RONNIE PHASED INTO view of the next cemetery on her list. This would be her third funeral today, but fortunately her last until tomorrow. It didn’t matter that she didn’t know these people; watching their families mourn was taking its toll.

This one was no different. Grief radiated from those huddled around the open grave. She kept her distance, not wanting to raise questions or cause problems, but for selfish reasons as well. Getting too close would suffocate her in mourning.

Something else stood out from this group, though. She didn’t recognize it at first, because the scent of pine and fresh air should be coming from her surroundings, but the underlying current of something stronger, like sunshine in the middle of the drizzle, was a feeling she wished she didn’t know this well. From her spot several yards back, she scanned the crowd, until her gaze met Michael’s. What was he doing here, with them, no less?

She should leave. He bowed his head and said something to the woman next to him, then peeled away and walked toward Ronnie. She should definitely go. The desire clawing inside wouldn’t let her. She wanted to talk to him. To dive into his arms and seek comfort. To pretend they could block out the world together. It wouldn’t happen, but knowing that didn’t stop her from needing it.

He stopped next to her, his attention fixed on the funeral.

“I’m not here to cause problems.” She kept her voice low out of respect. “These people don’t deserve that.”

“I’d never assume that, but why are you here? A sense of obligation?”

The words cut deep, adding to layers of sadness building inside from her day’s activities. “Why does anyone attend a funeral?” She didn’t want to let the edge slide into her voice, but she couldn’t help it.

“I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have said that.” He sounded sincere.

“I’m paying my respects, and then I’ll be gone. You?” Not that it was any of her business, but curiosity was a bitch.

“I knew them.”

The simple statement clenched like a fist around her gut. These men died in an explosion that turned their bodies to ash in an instant; it burned so hot and fast. “I’m sorry. Regardless of how I came across the other day, I feel for these people. For anyone involved.” She shouldn’t be explaining herself. Didn’t owe him anything. As much as she didn’t want his opinion to matter, it did. “I had Irdu pull the list of those impacted before you and I spoke. I’m not heartless.”

“I don’t think that. Give me a chance to explain what I’m doing?”

She shook her head, not sure if it was at him or herself. She wasn’t in the mood to hear whatever weak justification he had for killing. “I won’t argue with you at a funeral.”

“I’ll buy you—”

“And you can’t bribe me with lunch.” She should get back to the office. Too much work waited for her. She risked a glance sideways at his silence. She wanted to say yes. To spend time with him and get to know him.

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