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But when she emerged from the building and she and her coworker entered the parking
garage, he couldn t bring himself to move.
Even when she came out of the elevator and started across the concrete, he remained frozen
in place.
At first she didn t see him, fiddling with her keys as she headed toward her car. The wind
ruffled her feather-light hair and it danced around her face. The evening sun made her features
glow, and Liam s heart pounded in his chest, his breath coming in short gasps.
So when she did see him, and smiled, all he could do was stare.
Hey you, she said as she got closer. I ve been meaning to call you.
Oh? He was impressed his tongue was able to formulate that short answer.
The glasses you brought by the other day? I can t seem to find them. I have them in the
computer, pictures and everything, but I can t find the actual glasses. Did you pick them up for
some reason?
He nodded.
She let out a sigh, her shoulders relaxing. Good, because I thought I was losing my mind.
I couldn t find them anywhere. I knew I had them at one point, but I can t put them up for sale
if I can t find them to sell.
I am sorry, he stated. I will get them back to you soon.
She shrugged. Bring them back, or give me something else, if you have anything.
The glass has not been forming well for me as of late.
That s too bad. Your work is very popular. She walked over to her car door, sticking the
key in the lock, then pausing. What are you doing here, anyway?
I& He didn t know what he should say. A thousand things ran around in his mind, but
nothing seemed to come out. At least not of his own volition. I& Did you want to go get coffee
somewhere? Inwardly he cringed. Even to him, the words sounded hollow and dead.
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Leeza s eyes went wide. Coffee? Not really.
Liam turned to walk away, the ache in his chest so powerful, he thought he might throw up.
Regardless that his invitation had been, well, inappropriate to say the least, it still hurt that she
turned him down.
Maybe this was what humans called rejection. It stabbed in his chest. He understood their
ache.
Leeza took a couple of steps; her touching his arm sent a shockwave of electricity through
him. But I d love to grab dinner somewhere. I m starving.
He froze, pivoting around to look her in the eye. It would be my honor to escort you to
dinner.
She smiled. I wouldn t consider it an honor, but I d love to have dinner with you, Liam.
I would.
* * * *
They were off rather quickly, each in their own vehicle. While Liam had considered driving
her in his car, she would probably see some of his un-enchanted weapons in the back and get the
wrong idea.
The battle axe and the mace were pretty menacing. Not to mention the police-like radio set-
up in the front seat. Probably would require an explanation.
Leeza led in her car, driving to an out-of-the-way Mexican restaurant not terribly far from
her home. Liam parked next to her in the lot, and he managed to get to her car door before she
got out, holding it open for her.
She arched her eyebrow at him.
Are men not supposed to open doors for ladies? he asked as she climbed out of the car.
It s not terribly common anymore, no. But while we re on the subject of manners and
etiquette, riding in the same car is better manners than taking two vehicles.
Manners seem to sometimes contradict practicality.
Leeza shrugged as they walked inside. It s an art to find a balance between the two.
Are you an artist?
She shook her head. You re lucky I don t burp at the table.
Liam grinned as they entered the dark restaurant. From the smell of the food, he knew he d
have to be very careful what he ate. While it all smelled appetizing, being a Templar, he had been
blessed, or cursed, depending on point of view, with a super-powerful digestive system.
Which one might think meant he could eat anything.
Not exactly.
He could eat anything. But if it wasn t healthy for him, the substance ran right through him.
A fast food cheeseburger would leave him in the bathroom for a good hour. Fries were worse.
Liam and Adrian learned that the hard way when fast food first came around, they were
just as tempted as any human to try it.
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They paid for it in the bathroom, flushing all the impure food out of their bodies. In a most
unpleasant way.
What s wrong? Leeza asked, interrupting Liam s thoughts.
Nothing, he replied, looking at the worn carpet and well-used booths.
Do you not like Mexican? she asked as the hostess took them to a little booth in the middle.
I do, he replied, sitting down on the leather seat, the springs in the cushion so used that it
felt like he was sliding over a speed bump. He adjusted the sword on his hip he d never bothered
removing it, the armor like a second skin to him.
Leeza accepted the menu and flipped it open. While it s not the prettiest place in town, the
food is amazing. And you get a lot for your buck.
A good value is always appreciated. Liam opened his own menu and started to look over
the offerings.
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But when she emerged from the building and she and her coworker entered the parking
garage, he couldn t bring himself to move.
Even when she came out of the elevator and started across the concrete, he remained frozen
in place.
At first she didn t see him, fiddling with her keys as she headed toward her car. The wind
ruffled her feather-light hair and it danced around her face. The evening sun made her features
glow, and Liam s heart pounded in his chest, his breath coming in short gasps.
So when she did see him, and smiled, all he could do was stare.
Hey you, she said as she got closer. I ve been meaning to call you.
Oh? He was impressed his tongue was able to formulate that short answer.
The glasses you brought by the other day? I can t seem to find them. I have them in the
computer, pictures and everything, but I can t find the actual glasses. Did you pick them up for
some reason?
He nodded.
She let out a sigh, her shoulders relaxing. Good, because I thought I was losing my mind.
I couldn t find them anywhere. I knew I had them at one point, but I can t put them up for sale
if I can t find them to sell.
I am sorry, he stated. I will get them back to you soon.
She shrugged. Bring them back, or give me something else, if you have anything.
The glass has not been forming well for me as of late.
That s too bad. Your work is very popular. She walked over to her car door, sticking the
key in the lock, then pausing. What are you doing here, anyway?
I& He didn t know what he should say. A thousand things ran around in his mind, but
nothing seemed to come out. At least not of his own volition. I& Did you want to go get coffee
somewhere? Inwardly he cringed. Even to him, the words sounded hollow and dead.
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Leeza s eyes went wide. Coffee? Not really.
Liam turned to walk away, the ache in his chest so powerful, he thought he might throw up.
Regardless that his invitation had been, well, inappropriate to say the least, it still hurt that she
turned him down.
Maybe this was what humans called rejection. It stabbed in his chest. He understood their
ache.
Leeza took a couple of steps; her touching his arm sent a shockwave of electricity through
him. But I d love to grab dinner somewhere. I m starving.
He froze, pivoting around to look her in the eye. It would be my honor to escort you to
dinner.
She smiled. I wouldn t consider it an honor, but I d love to have dinner with you, Liam.
I would.
* * * *
They were off rather quickly, each in their own vehicle. While Liam had considered driving
her in his car, she would probably see some of his un-enchanted weapons in the back and get the
wrong idea.
The battle axe and the mace were pretty menacing. Not to mention the police-like radio set-
up in the front seat. Probably would require an explanation.
Leeza led in her car, driving to an out-of-the-way Mexican restaurant not terribly far from
her home. Liam parked next to her in the lot, and he managed to get to her car door before she
got out, holding it open for her.
She arched her eyebrow at him.
Are men not supposed to open doors for ladies? he asked as she climbed out of the car.
It s not terribly common anymore, no. But while we re on the subject of manners and
etiquette, riding in the same car is better manners than taking two vehicles.
Manners seem to sometimes contradict practicality.
Leeza shrugged as they walked inside. It s an art to find a balance between the two.
Are you an artist?
She shook her head. You re lucky I don t burp at the table.
Liam grinned as they entered the dark restaurant. From the smell of the food, he knew he d
have to be very careful what he ate. While it all smelled appetizing, being a Templar, he had been
blessed, or cursed, depending on point of view, with a super-powerful digestive system.
Which one might think meant he could eat anything.
Not exactly.
He could eat anything. But if it wasn t healthy for him, the substance ran right through him.
A fast food cheeseburger would leave him in the bathroom for a good hour. Fries were worse.
Liam and Adrian learned that the hard way when fast food first came around, they were
just as tempted as any human to try it.
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They paid for it in the bathroom, flushing all the impure food out of their bodies. In a most
unpleasant way.
What s wrong? Leeza asked, interrupting Liam s thoughts.
Nothing, he replied, looking at the worn carpet and well-used booths.
Do you not like Mexican? she asked as the hostess took them to a little booth in the middle.
I do, he replied, sitting down on the leather seat, the springs in the cushion so used that it
felt like he was sliding over a speed bump. He adjusted the sword on his hip he d never bothered
removing it, the armor like a second skin to him.
Leeza accepted the menu and flipped it open. While it s not the prettiest place in town, the
food is amazing. And you get a lot for your buck.
A good value is always appreciated. Liam opened his own menu and started to look over
the offerings.
There wasn t a lot that would be low in fat content on this menu. Which could pose a problem. [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]