RBC06.50 - Marcella, Vampire Mage by Elizabeth Loraine Read Free Book Online Page B

however looked very shocked.
    “Popes? The Catholic church and vampires?”
    “You sound like a human.”
    “Sorry, that was insensitive.”
    “Maybe you should spend as much time learning about the history of the peaceful races as you do on your magic.”
    Richard scowled. “You’re probably right.”
    “Katrina said they would join us for dinner. They like to eat early, because they usually work out again before they go to bed. So we should probably go.”
    “Looking forward to it, lead the way.”
    Kaer looked a little apprehensive, so I lightly held his elbow.
    “You’ll like them Kaer. I wish my brothers were here too.”
    He seemed to relax then, and by the time we entered the dining room, we were laughing about the serpent we’d met in Althar. Kaer seemed to think it was very funny.
    “Actually, it was kind of scary at the time,” I insisted, but then started to giggle. “He was quite attached to Richard.”
    “The bounty hunter wasn’t amused. I almost feel bad now. I mean, he did get killed.”
    “Served him right,” Kaer said. “He invaded our world.”
    Everyone was already in the dining room, milling around with their drinks. I introduced my friends to everyone and then we had a very lovely dinner.
    Once everyone was finished with dessert, Katrina pulled me aside.
    “Your friends seem very nice.”
    “They are, Katrina.”
    “Both of them seem to like you very much. Do you have a preference?”
    I tried to look shocked by her statement, but she smiled, and I blushed.
    “No, I have studies. I can’t be interested in boys.”
    “We’re always interested, whether we have time or not.”
    “Well, I am going to be sixteen next week.”
    “That’s true. So, you’re going back to Nira’s tomorrow? Maybe we will come to Nira’s to help you celebrate.”
    “Oh would you, Katrina? That would be so wonderful.”
    “Of course, Marcella. I wouldn’t miss it. I wish Damien and Cain were able to come, but they have something they need to do.”
    “I know, they told me. I miss them.”
    “Marcella, I don’t want you being so impulsive. You could have gotten in a lot of trouble in Althar.”
    “Isn’t that what Damien is always telling you?”
    Katrina chuckled. “Yes, and I hardly ever listen. Just be careful. You haven’t finished your training yet, after all.”
    I gave her a hug, I was so grateful to have her in my life.
    “We’re going hunting after we work out. I’ll see you early before you go back.”
    “All right.”
    “You did a great job today. I’m so proud of you, we all are.”
    “The minute that I met you, I wanted to be just like you.”
    “You’re better off being the best you that you can be. That’s always been enough and it always will be.”
    After she left, Kaer joined me out on the balcony.
    “I have to go back. I’ll see you tomorrow.”
    I was shocked by his abruptness. “Has something happened?”
    “There have been more breaches in the protections.”
    “You can speak with your mother using you mind, can’t you?”
    Kaer nodded. “All Fae can connect if they wish.”
    “I can do that too. It runs in my family.”
    “Are you saying we may be able to speak to each other?”
    “I guess so. It’s nice.”
    We laughed, it was nice.
    “What’s so funny?” Richard asked as he joined us.
    “Nothing, Kaer has to go home now. I was just saying goodbye. There have been more breaches in the protections.”
    “I’m sorry to hear that.”
    “See you tomorrow, Kaer.”
    Richard and I walked him to the library, where the portal was, and then we walked over to Allwain’s laboratory.
    “Tao?”
    Tao came out of the back room. “I’m sorry, the potions still aren’t ready.”
    “That’s all right. Tao, since Allwain isn’t here, I need to ask you something.”
    “Of course, what is it?”
    “Kaer went home; there have been more breaches in there protections. Can you come with us and help strengthen what they have?”
    “I’d have to be asked