Total pages in book: 112
Estimated words: 106600 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 533(@200wpm)___ 426(@250wpm)___ 355(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 106600 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 533(@200wpm)___ 426(@250wpm)___ 355(@300wpm)
“Stay here. Don’t come out of this room until I tell you it’s safe. It’s Reilly. He’s losing control. You don’t need to be anywhere near him.”
“Go. If you can help him. Go.”
He nods and disappears.
I move back to the bench seat and sit. Blowing out a breath, I run a hand through my hair. Ardan has mentioned a few times that things have been a little strange around the clubhouse.
I can’t imagine what has made Reilly lose it. He’s always so calm and even-natured. Although I can see the frustration of not finding his mate, he has never seemed like the type to lose control.
My mind goes to Candido. If he hadn’t separated us, Reilly would know if Lee was his mate and he would have found her by now. Candido is the root of all evil if you ask me.
I can’t wait to take him down for all he’s done. I get this strange feeling in the pit of my stomach. I’ve been feeling it more and more for the last few weeks. It’s like something is taking root inside me.
“I guess my magic hates you too, Ricci,” I snort to myself.
Not able to get back into my book, I go to get my things ready for my shift. I have two investigations to close out. I have no doubt that wife killed her husband.
I got lucky with that cold case. My magic actually closed that one. I had one of those visions for the first time since the murder of that chef.
I’m still not sure what triggers them. I believe it has something to do with water. Jenkins knocked over the bottle of water on my desk as he was handing the cold case file over to me for Captain Gates.
“He has found his mate,” Ardan says from behind me as I strip from my clothes to jump in the shower.
I turn to find him looking at me with a heated gaze. I smile and walk to him to wrap my arms around him. He palms my ass and dips his head to take my lips. I don’t think I will ever get used to how my core floods from just his touch.
“Is it Lee?” I ask before I lose my train of thought.
“I don’t know. You remember how the fever felt. He took off with her so they could seal the bond. We will know when they come up for air.”
“Lucky girl,” I tease.
Ardan lifts me onto his waist. “She doesn’t have to be the only one. Let’s take advantage of this time we have.”
He takes my lips, then groans in frustration as he breaks the kiss he just started. I look into his face and know he’s been mind-linked. Patting his chest, I slide down his front to get to my feet.
“I’ll be waiting when you’re done.”
He cups the back of my neck and kisses my forehead then my lips. I’m curious when I feel him stiffen and he stops to search my eyes. I smile up at him.
He shakes his head. “I’ll be back as soon as I straighten things out.”
Ardan
I should be focused on what these mermaids are saying to me. Especially since I haven’t been able to reach Amadeus. It’s become my responsibility to watch over the merfolk.
However, I can’t stop thinking about the current I felt coming off Billy. It was strange. Nothing like the magic I’ve felt from her in the past.
I’ve been keeping her on her toes as far as using her magic goes, but I’ve still been cautious. I can’t help but feel like her powers are behind this wall that’s ready to break. However, every time I think about breaking the wall down, something stops me.
Yet, that feeling earlier … that was something else entirely.
“King Ardan, can you help us?” River asks.
“Did you all really need me for this? You are both nearly two hundred years old. Can you act your age and not the one in the mirror?”
River blinks at me a few times as if she’s shocked, while Brooks snorts and tries to cover it up. I’m done with this pettiness. I have no idea why everyone has been acting like children around here.
“Yes, My King. We will figure this out on our own,” Brooks says.
“Thank you,” I say and stand.
“Brother, before you go. Do you have a minute?” Brooks says, halting me.
I sigh but reclaim my seat. River glares daggers at Brooks before she storms out. I roll my eyes and shake my head.
“I’m sorry about that. It’s my fault. We were in a relationship when we applied to open the business. I should have known better—”
I hold my hand up to cut him off. I don’t want to hear this shit again. I approved the business in both their names. They each will have to pay their dues for the business, not just Brooks, as River wants.