The Brie Collection (Novels 13-15) by Red Phoenix

Author:Red Phoenix [Phoenix, Red]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fiction, Erotica, Erotic, Romance, Anthology, Brie
Publisher: Red Phoenix, LLC
Published: 2022-01-31T22:00:00+00:00

Meeting with Marquis

Brie glanced at him several times while they drove before saying in a hushed voice, “It was so terrible…”

Faelan understood she’d remained strong for her Master, even though she was shattered by Durov’s attack. “I couldn’t believe the footage.”

“He was so calm…” Her voice was tainted with anguish. “He met them straight on without any thought to himself.”

Faelan reached out to her. “It was obvious yesterday how much he cares about you and Thane.”

She looked straight ahead and murmured, “He might be dead…”

Faelan squeezed her arm before putting his hand back on the wheel, a natural habit for him because of the accident—both hands on the wheel at all times. “You can’t think like that, Brie.”

“He was prepared to die, Faelan. I’ve never seen him like that. It scares me now.”

He understood her slipup in his title had everything to do with her current state of distress and chose not to mention it to her, even though he preferred being called by that title. Surnames provided an emotional distance, which had purpose, but there were times, like this, when protocol had to take a backseat.

“Brie, we proceed from here believing he is alive. To think otherwise will waste precious energy and may cause his demise.”

Brie closed her eyes, tears rolling down her cheeks.

“I know you’re worried, and you’ve had to be strong this whole time.”

“I’m panicking, Faelan,” she stated, her eyes focused straight ahead.

Brie was teetering on a dangerous emotional cliff. Faelan suddenly realized that might have been the reason Davis sent her along. He understood Brie needed to either release it or she would be consumed by it.

Faelan felt extremely protective seeing her in this vulnerable state. He would do anything to protect her—from Lilly, from the Koslov brothers, and even herself, if necessary.

“Since you are coming with me, I must warn you that Celestia has no idea what is going on, and Marquis and I want to keep it that way. Nothing you hear or see can be shared with her.”

“Marquis knows?”

Faelan gave her a rueful smile. “Marquis was Durov’s first choice. I was an unwanted addition because I was there when Durov came to him for help.” Faelan turned his head toward her briefly. “But I am a better fit for this job, Brie. Even Durov realized that once we talked. Besides, the last thing either Marquis or Celestia need is to get entangled in this mess.”

Brie shook her head. With too much information being thrown at her all at once, she could not process. Wanting to reassure her, he said, “Just so you and I are straight on this point. My first priority is to protect you from Lilly. Everything I do will be filtered through that objective.”

He looked back at the road, hoping that knowledge would give her some comfort as she tried to take it all in.

Eventually, he felt the soft touch of Brie’s hand on his shoulder. “I’m sorry you had to get involved.”

“I’m not.”

He hit his blinker and pulled to the side of the road and turned the car off so that he could give her his full attention.

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