unvamped Series, #1 by Elizabeth Stevens

Author:Elizabeth Stevens
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Contemporary, Fantasy, Paranormal & Urban, Romance, Vampires, Werewolves & Shifters, Witches & Wizards
ISBN: 9780648012269
Publisher: Sleeping Dragon Books
Published: 2017-11-30T13:30:00+00:00

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The next day passed in a blur of frustration, anger, resentment and uncertain anticipation for his coming date. At least he looked forward to Cam’s nonsensical drivel for a while, which he hoped would take him mind off his worries.

Unsurprisingly, Cam successfully made him think of nothing except said drivel. Part of him relished the therapeutic way Cam’s incessant talking put his mind at ease. The other part of him wanted to strangle Cam, rip out his throat and beat him with his own arms. He followed Cam down to the Mall, nodding at intervals to make Cam think he was paying attention.

Cam did not leave him until Courtney had arrived – wearing a rather short skirt, a revealing top and some very tall high heels – and he had had enough time to have a proper letch. Charles felt his blood boil at the look Cam gave her. It was times like this when Charles remembered that these girls were someone’s daughters. He, at least, had the decency to hide any lecherous thoughts he had; it was only proper.

“I’ll see you later, dude.” Cam slapped him on the back and Charles nodded to him, silently cursing him. Why was he stuck with a ‘friend’ like Cam? “Courtney, looking good!”

“Um, thank you, Cam.” She smiled but it was obviously for Charles. “Hi, Charlie.” She pushed a lock of hair behind her ear.

Charles bowed to her, “Courtney. Do you want to pick a movie?”

“Okay...how about...”

Charles tuned out at that moment as Pet and Mike walked into the cinema. Charles’ heart rate increased, his breathing became more shallow and his already heightened senses rose to further heights. He heard Pet’s heartbeat – steady and strong – and he heard Mike’s heart thump along next to hers. It brought Charles some satisfaction that their heartbeats were not in sync.

With his mind firmly on Pet’s heartbeat and scent, Charles handed over the money the cashier asked for in response to whatever Courtney had ordered and he followed Courtney to their theatre. As they went, Pet’s heart and scent lessened and Courtney’s came hard into focus. Where Pet’s heart beat steadily, Courtney’s fluttered as though she was nervous. Charles heard her breathing – quick and shallow – and he could tell she was sweating.

He wondered what made her react that way. He smiled mentally. He had given her his most charming persona the day before and had some experience with making women react similarly. He squared his shoulders and decided he would throw himself into this date with no more hesitation. Charles carried a drink and some popcorn, but he indicated his elbow to Courtney. She giggled and put her free arm through it, taking a sip of her drink. Charles heard her splutter slightly but politely ignored it.

Once in their seats, Charles put the popcorn on the empty seat next to his and guided Courtney into her seat. He was not entirely sure that young men these days acted in such a way, but the women he had known in the past had appreciated the way he operated.

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