Author: Aileen Erin
Category: Paranormal
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Holy shit. How had she gotten Luciana to bend so quickly? There was definitely a story I needed to hear.
The front door swung open before I could think much about it.
“You’re allowed to go to Rosa’s and back. Nowhere else. You’re allowed no phone calls. And you’re absolutely not to go anywhere near any of the dogs. You’re here to give the coven a chance and if you fail to honor our deal, there will be consequences. If you’re not back on our land before sunset I’ll consider you in breach, and the coven will be forced to take measures.”
I nodded. “Understood.” Too bad she didn’t know that as soon as I was off the coven’s ground, I didn’t need to call Dastien to talk him. The idea that my bond would be back in a few minutes had me giddy. I could barely keep myself from doing my own version of the happy dance.
I forced myself to walk, not run, to my car. Luciana’s gaze was practically boring a hole in my back.
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“She’s not casting anything, right?” I said under my breath to Claudia.
She glanced back quickly. “No. But she looks mad as hell.”
I couldn’t afford to glance back. As soon as I was in the car, I let out a sigh of relief. Claudia got into the passenger seat, and Daniel and Raphael got into the back.
I started the car and slowly drove through the gates. The bond snapped back with such a force, my vision went black for a second. I couldn’t see. I slowed the car, and then I heard Dastien yelling in my mind.
What’s going on? Where are you going? Are you okay? Damn it! Answer me! Dastien said in a rush, not letting me get a word in.
Calm down. I’m fine. I’m going to Rosa’s.
I’m on my way.
You can’t. We’re not supposed to have any contact. I’m here for a reason and I don’t want to fuck it up.
He was quiet for a long time, but I could feel him there with me. His longing and pain. He was sad. Depressed. It made me rethink this whole staying apart. I was here for a reason, but was it really worth the cost?
Dastien wasn’t in the cage anymore, but I barely had to touch the bond to sense he wasn’t doing well. His hunger gnawed at me.
Are you eating? It was my turn to ask the question.
I miss you.
I guessed that was answer enough. Me too.
I took a turn a little too fast, and everyone in the car reached for the oh-shit bar.
Careful, cherie.
I got it. I got it. I just couldn’t help it if I was more than a little anxious to get to Rosa’s. I wanted answers, fast. It was one thing to know that Dastien wasn’t doing well. It was another to feel it. I had to wrap this up before my mate lost it.
Hey. Why don’t you go see what’s in the cafeteria? I’m sure there’s something really good.
I know what you’re doing. I’m okay. I’m heading that way. I just didn’t eat enough while I was in the cages.
But you’re doing okay now?
I’m doing better. I’ll be fine. Just get what you need done, and come back to me.
Okay.
I wanted to be there for him, but I couldn’t be. Instead of turning straight toward St. Ailbe’s like I wanted, I started down the road toward Austin. The car was a little too quiet, so I turned on the music.
“What’s this? Above and Beyond?” Daniel said from the back seat.
I looked in the review mirror. He was smiling, and seemed to actually be enjoying it. “Yeah. How’d you know?”
“I download their podcast every week. Makes for a good Friday, you know?”