Kira's Reckoning by Sasha Parker Page A

her out of the water, making sure they dried her all over.  They led her back into the bedroom where she saw they had remade the bed with fresh linens and placed her suitcase back on top.
    "We will go and get showers while you finish packing ," Ronan said.  "We will leave in the morning at first light."
    Brendan turned her to him and tilted her chin with his finger for her to look into his eyes.  "We want you to finish packing before dinner because after dinner, you will be busy," he said with a wink.
    Kira smiled at him .  "Okay.  I will finish now.  See you in a bit."
    Brendan leaned down and kissed her softly, nibbling on her lips.  Ronan came up behind her and turned her as soon as Brendan let her go.  Once she was facing him, he leaned down and plundered her mouth, showing her how much he wanted her again without words.
    Ronan pulled back and smiled down at her , running his finger between the towel and her breasts.  "We will meet you downstairs.  Be good and pack quickly, that way tonight is ours."
    Kira shivered at his meaning and his look .  "Okay." She couldn't seem to form a complete sentence as he had set her body on fire once again.  As she turned to get dressed, Ronan smacked her on her ass as he headed out.  "Hey!" she yelled at him, but couldn't contain the giggle that burst forth.  She decided there and then that she was going to live in the moment, relish in this happy feeling, until reality reared its ugly head again.
    With a sigh, she turned to her dresser and pulled out a pair of capris with a light summer top to dress .  She finished packing her clothes and toiletries in her suitcase, then sat it by her door.  She took a moment and sat on her bed, thinking about what lay ahead.  She was going to the Council.  She had to find out who was targeting her family and stop them before someone she loved was seriously hurt or worse.
    As she headed out her door to join her family for dinner, she made a silent vow to them and to herself .  No one was going to hurt anyone she loved again, she would place her own life on the line to make sure that didn't happen.  After losing her parents, Kira learned at a young age how important family was and they had become everything to her.  Even now, after discovering the family secret, it had only brought them closer together.  No one was going to interfere with her family.  No one.

Chapter Thirteen
     
     
    Kira let herself in the kitchen door from the back garden and saw her grandmother was awake drinking a cup of tea at the small alcove table.  She walked over and gave her a kiss on the cheek. 
    "Morning, Mamo .  Sleep well?" Kira asked as she headed to the counter to make herself a cup of tea.
    "Yes, beag amháin , little one, I slept very well," her grandmother answered.  "Are you all ready for your trip?"
    "Yes, ma'am." Kira joined her at the table.
    "That's good .  I sense this trip is going to change you in many ways, Kira." Her grandmother had an uncanny way of predicting the future and it made Kira shiver.  "Be aware of your surroundings and don't always believe what's in front of you."
    "What do you mean by that, Mamo? You know I don't do well at these things," Kira said frustrated. 
    Her grandmother smiled .  "Kira, you are a very smart woman.  I am just telling you to be aware of everything and don't be fooled by anyone."
    "Then why can't you just say that?" Kira said with exasperation .  "It's not like I don't have enough on my plate right now."
    "Speaking of which, anything you want to tell me in regards to those two young men?" her grandmother inquired, raising an eyebrow.
    Kira had the grace to blush and look away from her as she said, "No, not right now."
    "Uh-huh, okay," her grandmother said knowingly as she covered Kira's hand with her own.  "Just remember that I am here for you, if you need to talk."
    "Thank you, I will ," Kira sighed.  "I'm going to go have a shower and dress for the day.  I'll see you back down here