Timespell_HIghland Time-Travel Paranormal Romance by Ann Gimpel

Author:Ann Gimpel [Gimpel, Ann]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Ann Gimpel Books, LLC
Published: 2018-11-12T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 8

Arlen had been home for a while. He’d poured himself a single malt scotch with the full intention of sitting in front of the fire he’d rustled up with magic, yet he was still pacing up and down his great room. The tumbler was almost empty. He’d never been much for spirits, but worry dogged him.

He’d had the presence of mind to get hold of Sean and the others and let them know not to wait for him. Sean had asked a few questions and received perfunctory replies. Telepathy could be intercepted, so they’d set a time to meet the following morning when it would be safer to talk.

Not only wasn’t he a drinking man, he hadn’t ever grappled with a woman in his car. His totally-out-of-character spontaneity had to be a byproduct of his magic running up against hers. And the love charm he’d sensed. The one that had nearly been his undoing. She might be magically naïve, but it didn’t mean her ability wasn’t potent enough to have an effect.

Maybe not just hers, either. Had one of her witchy kin been lurking near enough to try to snare him? If they’d gotten hold of his seed, they could control him. Make his life a living hell.

Despite his dark appraisal, thinking about Katerina made his breath quicken. Arousal spilled through him. While he welcomed the sensations, they worried him too. He shouldn’t be reacting to her scent, which still clung to him.

And why not? a dour inner voice demanded.

Arlen shrugged. He was centuries removed from being a randy youth. He’d lived a monkish existence after deciding flings with human women weren’t worth it. Their order was small, and all the Druid females mated. Not much magical remained in the twenty-first century, and he’d often wondered why his kind were still around. Their primary function had been keeping evil from interfering with the Earth’s natural balance.

Evil remained, but it wasn’t the magical variety. Not much those like him could do in the face of atomic weaponry and a warming planet. He ached for Earth. Her days were numbered, her lands overflowing with far too many people, but no one seemed to care.

At least not enough to formulate the kinds of changes that might make a dent in an inevitable slide toward oblivion. He came to a stop next to the scotch. He’d left it out, but when he reached for it, he changed his mind. Liquor wouldn’t solve his problems, and he needed a clear head.

Something was going on, something dark and subtle and insidious, but he couldn’t quite identify it. He might be overreacting, but he didn’t think so. Katerina was a stunning woman, and he was drawn to her in ways he didn’t understand. He’d been so aroused by the touch of her lips and body, his mind had checked out. Yet their kiss in the car held elements of coercion simmering in the background.

One thing was certain. If he hadn’t interrupted their embrace, they’d have ended up in the miniature backseat with her straddling his lap.

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