My Savior by Alanea Alder Read Free Book Online Page B

already a femme fatale."
    Meryn shook her head. "No, I'm not."
    Gavriel cleared his throat. "By definition, a femme fatale is a beautiful woman who ultimately brings disaster to the man she is involved with. I think you qualify."
    Meryn pouted and pushed her kale chips around her plate. "Y'all know what I meant."
    Amelia jumped to her defense. "Don't worry Meryn. I have just the makeup tutorial for you. It will show you how to get the perfect smokey eye," she promised.
    Meryn looked up, excitement back on her face. "Really?"
    "Yup! We can break out my makeup case tomorrow. You can try any look you want."
    Meryn turned to Aiden. "Ha ha! Be prepared to be wowed by my sexiness."
    Aiden's face softened as he leaned over to kiss the tip of Meryn's nose. "You can wow me anytime, baby."
    Amelia smiled at the teddy bear of a Unit Commander. If her brothers could see him now.  
    Ryuu stopped behind her. "How many and what type of taco for you itoko-sama ?"
    Amelia frowned up at him. What did he call her?
    He held up the platter of tacos. Hurriedly, she looked over her choices. "One beef and one chicken please."
    Carefully, he placed them on her plate. With a bow, he moved on to her mate. She opened up the shells and added cheese, sour cream and jalapeños. When she saw that someone had put a jar of banana peppers on the table she helped herself.
    "Gods, they are alike," Aiden said looking worried.
    Meryn was giving her a thumbs up and pointed to her own tacos.
    Amelia looked around the table; everyone was staring at her choices. "Don't judge. They go perfectly together."
    Rheia elbowed Colton. "You have no room to talk, sandwich master."
    "So, is Storm Keep like Hogwarts?" Meryn asked.
    Beside her, Keelan began to choke on his taco. Laughing, she pounded on his back. She turned back to Meryn. "Actually, kinda. The city of Storm Keep is named for the castle that was built by the only royal family we witches have ever had, the Stormharts. The different units live in estates like this one outside of city limits and maintain a perimeter around the city. There is a tall outer wall that surrounds the city proper, which is connected by four stone towers located at each directional point. The poorer section of the city is located close to the castle walls; it's the cheapest place to live since they are closest to danger. If we were ever attacked, that section of the city would be the first to fall. After that, in the event of an attack, everyone falls back behind the Inner City wall. The Inner city is where the middle class and merchants live. They have the best eateries and shops on the west coast. The different types of magic you can buy there is nothing short of awe-inspiring. Moving toward the center of the city, you reach Storm Keep itself. The castle is huge and is home to the ruling houses, our council members, and the Academy of Magic."
    "Hogwarts," Meryn whispered, entranced.
    Keelan shook his head smiling. "My brother, Kendrick, works in the archives located in the lower levels of Storm Keep."
    Amelia turned in her chair to face him. "You look just like your brother, only he's... older and grouchier."
    Keelan laughed out loud. "He is a bit grouchy. He always said it was because he was forced to work with idiots all day." He smiled at her. "I was surprised you knew my brother. He never mentioned becoming an Athair. "
    Amelia frowned. "When was the last time you were home?"
    He shrugged. "Maybe forty years ago, every once in a while we talk on the phone."
    "Keelan!" Meryn exclaimed.
    He blushed. "My brother and I had a disagreement before I left, so I haven't really felt in a hurry to visit. He can be very domineering."
    Amelia shook her head. "The only time I ever saw him smile was when he said your name. You should visit."
    Keelan looked pleasantly surprised. "Really?"
    "Of course," Aiden interjected. "No matter how mad I get at Ben, he's still my baby brother."
    "I can't wait to tease him tomorrow." Colton rubbed his hands