Night Stalker (Rosie O'Grady's Paranormal Bar and Grill Book 2)

Home > Science > Night Stalker (Rosie O'Grady's Paranormal Bar and Grill Book 2) > Page 23
Night Stalker (Rosie O'Grady's Paranormal Bar and Grill Book 2) Page 23

by BR Kingsolver


  “Monsieur Laurent,” I called. Speaking in French, I said, “I believe I have done everything you asked of me. Can I have your assurances that my private business will stay private? Will you recall your dhampir in Washington?”

  He turned back toward me. “Ah, Mademoiselle McLane. As far as those here in Westport, yes, I give you my word that your secrets are safe with me. Neither your friends nor the Columbia Club, nor anyone else, will ever hear of your past due to my efforts.”

  I immediately sensed something was wrong.

  “Unfortunately,” he continued, “communication with Stephanie, my thrall in Washington, seems to have ceased. Her cell phone goes straight to voice mail. Either it is turned off, needs charging, or is broken. But that isn’t the whole of the problem. She has my number, and as you have seen, I do answer my phone. But she hasn’t attempted to call me. I have to assume that either she is dead, or captive, or perhaps she was separated from me for too long and has acquired Mademoiselle Gallagher’s taste for freedom.”

  “How long since you last talked to her?”

  “Oh, it’s been two, two-and-a-half weeks.”

  “So when I met with you the other night, you knew you couldn’t keep your end of the bargain.”

  “Not so. If I manage to restore our communications, I will tell her directly that Monsieur Heine should not be told about you under any circumstances. I am sorry I cannot give you any more assurances. Good night, Mademoiselle.”

  He turned and strode off toward the silo for his confrontation with Barclay. I was tempted to kill him on the spot, but that wouldn’t solve anything. Sam’s voice echoed in my head, Never trust a vampire.

  Whirling around, I followed Michaela and her sisters.

  As I passed the male dhampir, he spoke in a low voice. “There is another possibility you should be aware of. Stephanie was assigned to seduce Rudolf Heine. If he has subverted her in some way, he may already know you are here.”

  I gave him a single nod, having already considered that. Laurent might be eight hundred years old, but in a game of cat-and-mouse played in the shadows, I would put my money on Master Rudolf. The Illuminati should never be underestimated.

  If you enjoyed Night Stalker, I hope you will take a few moments to leave a brief review on the site where you purchased your copy. It helps to share your experience with other readers. Potential readers depend on comments from people like you to help guide their purchasing decisions. Thank you for your time!

  Get updates on new book releases, promotions, contests and giveaways! Sign up for my newsletter.

  Books by BR Kingsolver

  Rosie O’Grady’s Paranormal Bar and Grill

  Shadow Hunter

  Night Stalker

  The Dark Streets Series

  Gods and Demons

  Dragon’s Egg

  Witches’ Brew

  The Chameleon Assassin Series

  Chameleon Assassin

  Chameleon Uncovered

  Chameleon’s Challenge

  Chameleon’s Death Dance

  Diamonds and Blood

  The Telepathic Clans Saga

  The Succubus Gift

  Succubus Unleashed

  Broken Dolls

  Succubus Rising

  Succubus Ascendant

  Other books

  I’ll Sing for my Dinner

  Trust

  Short Stories in Anthologies

  Here, Kitty Kitty

  Bellator

  BRKingsolver.com

  Facebook

  Twitter

 

 

 


‹ Prev