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because there wouldn t be any humans around to
see. He would be without glamour, just sparkling
skin and pointed ears, long white hair braided
down his back, or better yet, loose and caressing
her bare skin as he sunk deep into her. No. Lucas
was not the focus here, her sister was and she had
to figure out the clue. She concentrated on the
words of the rhyme, trying to pick out the most
important ones. Her throat began to tickle and she
coughed delicately.
 Is anything the matter? Lucas asked with
little concern apparent in his voice.
 I m fine, just a tickle. She coughed again and
this time she couldn t deny the song was trying to
scratch its way out. She needed more persuasion,
fast. She darted her gaze to Acquanetta to portray
her need.
 Perhaps she needs a drink, I know I do, Ian
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commented gruffly.  If there is anything in this
house other than blood, that is.
 I m afraid I am quite lacking in entertaining
supplies, other than blood and brandy, Paxton
replied without a hint of remorse , he wasn t
apologizing for what he was.
 My sisters and I can run out and grab some
breakfast, Rina said quickly, grateful for the
excuse to get out of the house so Acquanetta could
persuade her again.
Paxton and Alexia shared an intense look that
Rina caught out of the corner of her eye.  Bad
idea, Alexia said, voice rough, eyes narrowed at
Paxton.
 Come now, Alexia. Give us men some time to
talk. I promise not to bite your mate.
 It s not your bite I m worried about, she
mumbled, but stood.  Okay, girls, we are all being
kicked out apparently. Alexia bent and kissed
Ian.
 I don t think so. You are not leaving my side
while that madman is out there.
 Oh, Ian, you worry too much. He most likely
doesn t even know I exist and the race has already
begun. I don t think he is out there looking to
capture any more players, not that I have any
species members to race for me.
 I still don t like it.
 I was in more danger from Lillian than I am
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from this wizard, I am sure.
 Lucas s sister seems to be a danger to a lot of
people, Rive commented, not even trying to be
quiet or hide the fact she blamed Lucas in no small
part for his sister s actions.
 I am going and it s not like I will be alone.
Alexia waved her hand to indicate the three
mermaids who were inching toward the door.
Ian gave the three mermaids an assessing look,
not impressed.  They don t look like they can
defend themselves even.
 All the more reason for me to go with them, I
can defend all four of us.
Ian growled, but didn t argue and Alexia
walked to the front door.
Rina was frustrated by the turn of events, but
had no good excuse to argue so she followed the
woman out. Lucas s gaze followed her out and she
could feel it boring into her back. In more than a
small way, she had hoped to hear Lucas argue it
wasn t safe, that he was concerned for her and
wanted her to stay. Of course he didn t, which just
proved he didn t really care for her like she cared
for him, against her better judgment. To him, she
was merely a fellow member of his stupid club,
not his destined mate.
 So what do mermaids like to eat? Alexia
asked as she held the door open for the them.
 Fish, they said in unison.
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 Figures, Alexia replied.
Rina was sure she saw her stick her tongue out
at the darkened corner of the room as she held the
door open a moment longer than necessary.
 So I guess the sun doesn t bother you. Rina
pointed out as they walked to a black SUV parked
at the curb.
 Not all the time. I can stand about five hours
of sunlight a day. But I have to keep careful track,
even at five hours, I am quite sensitive to it.
 What about you. I have never met a mermaid
before and I must say I expected fins and scales
and a voracious need for saltwater.
Rina smiled, she liked Alexia.  Scales only
when wet, so we must be quite careful around
humans, tails only when we want and we do crave
salt, it is rejuvenating for us.
 Cool, Alexia said and they all climbed into
the SUV.
Rina looked back as they pulled away and saw
both Ian and Lucas standing in a window,
watching them. Ian wore a look of fury, no doubt
covering worry over his mate, Lucas s face was
blank, but she couldn t help fantasizing he was
worrying about her as well.
Rina s mind pounded with the memory of
Lucas giving her looks of concern and love,
memories of her singing to him in reassurance that
she would be there with him forever. She clamped
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her eyes shut and held her head in her hands. She
heard someone groan in agony and realized it was
herself. Pain exploded further and her throat
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