The Chalice (Luna Vampire Series) by Christine Asher

Author:Christine Asher [Asher, Christine]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Panthroma Press
Published: 2011-04-20T05:00:00+00:00

"Luna, stop ignoring me. I'm offering help," Adrian thought to me again. "My safe house is in Salina, a half-hour from high court. Only my most trusted guards are aware of it. You'll be protected there until I can make arrangements for you to join me."

"Do you think I'm an idiot? I'd be a sitting duck, ready for the kill. Sorry to say it, but I trust you about as much as I trust Tsedaka. And I just escaped his ass! I'm not gonna let another man lock me in a room and hold me prisoner. Piss on that!"

"You'll have the ability to leave at any time. And, to be frank, my resources can safeguard you against whoever sent the assassin as well as Tsedaka. This is important because, if the king finds you, he'll insist on some form of punishment. In short, he must redress challenges to his authority publicly, otherwise, he'll look weak among the vampire community."

"It doesn't make sense. Why do you wanna help me so badly?"

"Our futures are inextricably intertwined. Understandably, you're not ready to accept this at the present time. Nonetheless, you will in the near future. I merely hope to keep you alive until then."

"If that's true, why'd you poof the psycho killer into my room?"

"I did nothing of the sort. In fact, I ensured that you were surrounded by specially educated slaves. I provided Lucien with additional guard training and college to prepare him for your service. Furthermore, they both were raised in my private household to give them practice maneuvering in vampire social circles. I tried my best. Believe me, if I could've predicted the assassination attempt, I would've remained to protect you. I assumed you were safe."

"Whatever, just get out of my head. And I don't want your help."

"Please, at least permit me to wire you money. You're in desperate need."

"No. I'm not giving you a chance to meet up with me at the western union. Seriously, how can I put this any more clearly? LEAVE ME ALONE."

"But, Luna..."

"I've said no. NOW LEAVE ME THE HELL ALONE."

"I won't force your hand, darling. Still, remember that my door is always open."

And with that, he left me to the disharmony of my own psyche. Lucien and Amelia were gawking at me with big eyes, apparently wondering what'd transpired. Clamming up with the knowledge that I'd gotten us into this mess, I silently prayed escaping was the right course of action. We were all run ragged. Starving. Freezing. And I'd done this. If we'd stayed at Tsedaka's stupid missile base, we'd be fatcats sleeping in a plush environment. Damn.

"Look, let's get some sleep," I demanded, hastily realizing that if I confronted their questioning faces an instant longer I'd be likely to snap. "I'll have everything figured out by tomorrow night. For the moment, though, we need to rest."

"Agreed," Lucien replied, sensing my agitation. "I think we all could use a little shuteye prior to making any firm decisions."

"A nap sounds divine," Amelia murmured, turning onto her side with a yawn.

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