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“I know what you mean. After Max died, I shut down. I wasn’t willing to go through that kind of pain again. Then we pulled the triplets out of Loghry’s flower van and it changed things for me.”
He nodded slowly. “It did, including what we both need to do next.”
“And that we need to do it together.”
“Yes. Together.” He was resigned now. He knew this was the right thing. “So, tell me everything you saw in this recent vision so we can start planning.”
She reviewed the details once more up to the point the female vampire frightened her and the images scrambled.
“And it was just you and me?”
“Yes. I didn’t see anyone else around. No one.”
“And no guards at the gate? Or on the property?” It sounded suspicious to him.
“No guards. Nothing.”
“And above the property, you didn’t see an active spell? Anything that might prevent us from flying to this central area?”
She shook her head in response. “You also have to remember that Wizard Loghry is one of the most powerful warlocks in Elegance. I might not even be able to detect a spell he created. On the other hand, he may believe his reputation is strong enough to keep his enemies away. ”
“And no obvious signs of a security system?” Vaughn had always heard that Loghry’s mansion had a high-tech set-up. He said as much to Emma.
She shrugged. “I don’t know what to tell you. I encountered nothing like that. Which of course makes it all sound like a trap.”
“Yes, it does.”
“Do you think we should try a different approach?”
“I think we need back-up. It’s clear from your vision that we’ll make it inside, but who knows what we’ll face coming out. I’m going to call Brannick and Fergus. I have no doubt they’ll want in on this.”
Emma leaned up and kissed him. Familiar erotic jolts of electricity moved over his lips, reminding him of everything they’d done in bed together, all the
hours spent tangled up and lost in each other’s arms.
He returned the kiss, feeling desperate. He drew back, but not to let her go. Instead, he pulled her into a tight embrace and held on.
When at last he released her, Emma took a deep breath. “I think calling the troops is exactly what we should do. And if we stick together, we might be able to get these girls out.”
He nodded. “I’ll make some calls.”
~ ~ ~
When Vaughn left the spellroom, Emma headed back to her bedroom. The labyrinth was cold, so she made the decision to switch out her short-sleeved t-shirt for one with long sleeves, tucking it in so she would still have access to her gun. She threaded her belt through the pant loops.
She brushed out her hair again, more to calm her nerves than anything else. Securing the top knot, she pushed the rest past her shoulders to lie in a wave down her back. She turned while looking at herself in the mirror. Her hair was almost to her waist.
Her cheeks grew flushed as she recalled a time in bed early this morning, when Vaughn, while taking her from behind, kept kissing and petting her hair. It had been very tender, yet erotic.
She didn’t want this time with Vaughn to end and for a few seconds hot tears brimmed in her eyes.
Giving herself a shake, she returned to her bedroom and clipped her holster onto her belt and checked her Sig. She’d been unable to see what happened after they reached the center of the underground labyrinth, but Loghry was a wizard of great power. It might be a simple thing to get in, but a very different matter trying to leave.
Once she was dressed, she met Vaughn outside. He wore his Glock and holster and was full of tension. The triplets hovered nearby, but were as grim-faced as before, another sure sign how important the mission was.
Becca? Everything okay?
She nodded. Going to Loghry’s will be very dangerous. We’re worried for you guys.
