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Me, too. And don’t worry. Nathan always keeps the shelves packed. I’m sure we’ll find something to satisfy.
Her hand found his chest and she rubbed in a gentle motion. Oh, I’m absolutely certain we will.
He didn’t even try to misunderstand her, but put on a little more speed. A meal. A shower. And Hannah in his bed.
He felt lightheaded as he descended onto the back balcony, landing easily just outside the door. When he set her on her feet and led her across the threshold, he could see that her body was still flushed from battling with her fire-gift.
Once inside, she turned toward him. “Jude, I know this may not seem like a big thing, but is there any way I can get some of my things over here? I need my brush, a change of clothes, other stuff.”
“Don’t worry about it for a second.” He used his cell this time to contact Longeness, then handed it to her, saying, “You ask for everything you want. I have a large staff who can get whatever you need within the hour.”
She took the phone with a hearty ‘thank you’, then drifted into the hallway to make her request.
Part of Jude wanted only one thing, to hustle Hannah upstairs to his bedroom, feed from her vein and make love to her. But what he wanted right now didn’t matter. Hannah was starved and he’d make sure she had a good meal before he did anything else.
He headed for the fridge, and pulling it open, found a tureen of fresh beef and noodle soup. His stomach growled, making him aware that the last thing he’d eaten hours ago, was a cupcake.
He toasted some French bread, poured out two glasses of sweet German wine and by the time Hannah returned, he was ladling out two bowls.
“That smells wonderful.”
He gestured to the table by the bay windows. “Have a seat.”
“Thank you for this.” She held a hand to her stomach as she sat down in one of the chairs so that she could look outside. “How close to dawn are we?”
“A few hours yet.” He didn’t even have to think. He had an internal clock, as all sun-sensitive realm-folk did. He could have stated the time to the minute, if he’d wanted to.
He brought everything over in quick trips, then sat down beside her. She picked up her spoon, dipped, sipped and moaned. He loved that sound, no matter when she made it. “Jude, this is freaking amazing. I’ve never cared for soup much, but I think I’m in heaven.”
“Nathan studied in Paris for a year.”
“Seriously?”
“He made quite the stir. I think he became a minor celebrity for a time. But damn he can cook.”
“He sure can. The bread is perfect. All of this. Thank you.”
He met and held her gaze for a moment. “You did great tonight.”
She drew in a quick breath. “I’ve never been so scared.” She sank her spoon again and this time maneuvered a thick noodle into her mouth, though her fingers shook. Adrenaline, She pathed.
I know. Been there.
Despite the fact that he normally didn’t care for small talk, he decided to do it anyway for Hannah’s sake. He knew how hard it was to come down after a battle. He gestured to the lake and named the various villages in the distance that rimmed the shoreline. A second glass of wine helped, and she finally stopped shaking.
She even smiled.
“What?”
“I was told by a very wise woman, to ask you an important question.”
“And who is this woman? Do I know her?”
“Amelia, my manager.”
He choked on his wine. Then swallowed and wiped the corners of his mouth. “Amelia, the wise? The one with purple stripes in her hair who has dated at least a dozen bikers and one ex-con?”
“Just because she has a thing for bad boys doesn’t make her unwise. But I’ll let you judge for yourself the wisdom of her advice. She told me that I should ask you to show me your bedroom.”
