Ryder on the Storm: Emerald Seer I by Violet Patterson Page B
Authors: Violet Patterson
a vision, babe.”
“Gee, thanks guys. Can we go eat now? My stomach is turning in on itself.” She could feel the grumbling sensation growing in the pit of her stomach. Steak sounded awfully good all of a sudden.
“Sure thing. I’m driving!” Shane snatched the keys and led the way to the garage. Dan lifted Storm into the passenger seat of the Hummer. So she hadn’t thought everything through, for example the logistics of getting in and out of the Hummer in such a form fitting dress, but that’s what big, strong seraphs were for, right?
Ryder
Sure enough, Angeline’s encounter had amused Lucian to the nth degree. He made her re-tell it a dozen times on the way back to Durstine Manor. Ryder noted how his assistant relaxed a bit more with each telling, accepting that she, and her position, remained secure. Lucian was definitely interested in her, good thing he had begun the process with Frederick. He had hoped to keep Angeline on, but perhaps she would be better suited with Lucian.
“Angeline, I think it wise for you to take up residence in the manor, at least until Roane leaves town. I would feel better knowing that you are safe within the Durstine. I will have Rose set up a suite for you on the far side of the manor. There is a kitchenette and we can have your belongings delivered within the day. Give Rose a list of groceries you would like.”
Her eyes flared for an instant before she nodded in acceptance. He could not tell if Angeline resented or appreciated the arrangement. Of her many supernatural talents, Angeline had superb shielding skills. Nobody could read her if she did not want them to. Ryder appreciated the talent and hired her in part for that reason. They pulled into the garage and filed into the house. Angeline excused herself to find Rose. Lucian nudged him in the rib cage and mimed eating. Of course.
“Oh, and Angeline, please have Rose send for a dress for you. I would like you to accompany us to dinner this evening at Il Bistro. Please be ready at four o’clock. Until then, make yourself at home.”
Angeline turned back toward them and offered her customary nod of understanding. “Yes, my liege. Thank you for your hospitality.” Professional formality as always. He really hated that she referred to him as ‘my liege.’ No matter how many times her urged her to use his name she refused.
Ryder led Lucian to the study in silence. Once inside, Ryder cast a buffing enchantment around the room. Lucian poured a drink and settled in the same chair he’d occupied earlier. “This must be serious, brother.”
“It is indeed, Lucian. My life depends on this.” Ryder moved to the massive walnut desk and withdrew a yellowed scroll, a notebook, and a worn journal. He settled in the chair opposite Lucian and studied his friend intently. The inner flame seemed stifled for the time being, thankfully.
Lucian shrugged and grinned boyishly. “I had Angeline while we waited for you. The car was less than comfortable but the experience well worth it.”
“I suspected as much.”
“She is quite pleasurable. I enjoyed her immensely. She makes interesting sounds when –“
“I really do not want to know that, Lucian. I am simply pleased she could tame the flame.” Ryder unrolled the scroll first and handed it to Lucian. He set his drink on the table beside him and accepted the parchment. “Trin Sullivan asked me to translate this for her. It has been handed down through the generations. She seemed to believe it was a gift from the Tuathe De. She also has a journal that documents everything about the Sullivan line including the prophecies related to the Emerald Seer.”
“This is a Tuatha De Scroll? Truly? So things were hotter with her than you have let on. No Sullivan would have readily parted with such a relic.” Lucian considered him appreciatively for a moment before turning back to the scroll. Ryder watched intently as
“Gee, thanks guys. Can we go eat now? My stomach is turning in on itself.” She could feel the grumbling sensation growing in the pit of her stomach. Steak sounded awfully good all of a sudden.
“Sure thing. I’m driving!” Shane snatched the keys and led the way to the garage. Dan lifted Storm into the passenger seat of the Hummer. So she hadn’t thought everything through, for example the logistics of getting in and out of the Hummer in such a form fitting dress, but that’s what big, strong seraphs were for, right?
Ryder
Sure enough, Angeline’s encounter had amused Lucian to the nth degree. He made her re-tell it a dozen times on the way back to Durstine Manor. Ryder noted how his assistant relaxed a bit more with each telling, accepting that she, and her position, remained secure. Lucian was definitely interested in her, good thing he had begun the process with Frederick. He had hoped to keep Angeline on, but perhaps she would be better suited with Lucian.
“Angeline, I think it wise for you to take up residence in the manor, at least until Roane leaves town. I would feel better knowing that you are safe within the Durstine. I will have Rose set up a suite for you on the far side of the manor. There is a kitchenette and we can have your belongings delivered within the day. Give Rose a list of groceries you would like.”
Her eyes flared for an instant before she nodded in acceptance. He could not tell if Angeline resented or appreciated the arrangement. Of her many supernatural talents, Angeline had superb shielding skills. Nobody could read her if she did not want them to. Ryder appreciated the talent and hired her in part for that reason. They pulled into the garage and filed into the house. Angeline excused herself to find Rose. Lucian nudged him in the rib cage and mimed eating. Of course.
“Oh, and Angeline, please have Rose send for a dress for you. I would like you to accompany us to dinner this evening at Il Bistro. Please be ready at four o’clock. Until then, make yourself at home.”
Angeline turned back toward them and offered her customary nod of understanding. “Yes, my liege. Thank you for your hospitality.” Professional formality as always. He really hated that she referred to him as ‘my liege.’ No matter how many times her urged her to use his name she refused.
Ryder led Lucian to the study in silence. Once inside, Ryder cast a buffing enchantment around the room. Lucian poured a drink and settled in the same chair he’d occupied earlier. “This must be serious, brother.”
“It is indeed, Lucian. My life depends on this.” Ryder moved to the massive walnut desk and withdrew a yellowed scroll, a notebook, and a worn journal. He settled in the chair opposite Lucian and studied his friend intently. The inner flame seemed stifled for the time being, thankfully.
Lucian shrugged and grinned boyishly. “I had Angeline while we waited for you. The car was less than comfortable but the experience well worth it.”
“I suspected as much.”
“She is quite pleasurable. I enjoyed her immensely. She makes interesting sounds when –“
“I really do not want to know that, Lucian. I am simply pleased she could tame the flame.” Ryder unrolled the scroll first and handed it to Lucian. He set his drink on the table beside him and accepted the parchment. “Trin Sullivan asked me to translate this for her. It has been handed down through the generations. She seemed to believe it was a gift from the Tuathe De. She also has a journal that documents everything about the Sullivan line including the prophecies related to the Emerald Seer.”
“This is a Tuatha De Scroll? Truly? So things were hotter with her than you have let on. No Sullivan would have readily parted with such a relic.” Lucian considered him appreciatively for a moment before turning back to the scroll. Ryder watched intently as