Page 17 of Betrayed in Blood
She took a couple gulps of coffee. “You’re right. I slept for an hour, then Sonja had a tray sent up. I didn’t think I was hungry, especially with the dregs of a headache, but I couldn’t stop eating.” She shook her head and stood, setting the cup on the tray. “I must have stared at the garden for an hour but now I want to just get up and move around. I could probably run five miles without a sweat.” She gave him a wicked grin. “Or spend an hour on the mat with you. I can’t believe I miss training.”
“My point exactly.”
“I think we need to have a chat with Colantha about what she puts in that juice.”
“Not Jessica?”
“She didn’t seem much on sharing, and I know healers like to keep their potions secret. I know, why don’t I leave a bit in the vial? I’m feeling really good. I can keep the dreamwalk short tomorrow. Maybe Remus can analyze the potion.”
“I’d prefer you take what the healer suggested. Your health is more important.”
She sat on his lap and wrapped her arms around his neck. “You’re too good to me and too cautious.” She gave him a long sensual kiss that stirred his beast. “I’m fine. I’ll be fine, and I want Remus to take a look. Aren’t you just a wee bit curious?”
He chuckled. “Insatiably.”
“Good. Now, what’s on the plate for this afternoon?”
“Gregor said he had something he wanted to share with us. Something he hadn’t been sure of until his experience this morning.”
“That sounds intriguing.”
“Hmm. Maybe. He wanted to make sure you were feeling well enough. If so, we need to meet him and Sonja at two.” He glanced at his watch. “Which gives us a little over an hour to relax.”
She jumped up and removed her robe, revealing a naked body beneath. “I need a shower.” She lifted his chin with a slim finger and gave him another kiss. “How about working off some of my energy.” She raced off before he could grab her, and he grinned at her giggles as she disappeared into the bathroom.
He began stripping off his clothes, leaving a trail behind him as he stalked to the bathroom, slamming the door behind him.
Devon peeked into the bathroom.“How much longer?”
Cressa smiled into the bathroom mirror as she dabbed on mascara. “I just need to grab my shoes. What’s the hurry?”
He checked his watch. “We have five minutes to get to the foyer.”
She dropped the mascara tube into her cosmetic bag and pinched his side as she pushed past him. “I don’t think Gregor will be upset by us being one minute late.” Before she took another step, she turned around and gave him a heated kiss and a wink. “I think it was worth the extra time in the shower.”
He grinned. “This is turning out to be an excellent visit. Alejandro and Miguel are eager to meet with Simone and Sergi.”
“You didn’t mention that. When is that supposed to happen?”
He shrugged as he grabbed a linen sports coat. “I’ll let Sergi set something up. It will be a video call since we’re on lockdown.”
“What’s up with Ernesto? He seems to be a bit mysterious.”
“We chatted for a few minutes this morning. Apparently, he rarely leaves his computer. Mariah forces him outside just to get fresh air, or so she says.”
“I would expect someone like him to be out with the ladies, but I suppose there’s not much of that here.”
“From what I’m told, there are two nightclubs. A local band moves between the two during the week. And Ernesto already has a girlfriend, who is also tied to a computer.”
She laughed. “Sounds like a match made in heaven.” She slipped her arm through his. “If we walk fast, I think we’ll be a minute early. Did Gregor give you any idea what this field trip is about?”
“No. It was strange. He doesn’t seem to be a leader who gets nervous about anything, though I sensed some trepidation. But he insisted we couldn’t leave until he took us on one more tour.”
“Are we leaving soon?”
“Tomorrow. Gregor has another business guest arriving in the evening, and he said it was best I wasn’t seen here.”
“Interesting.”
