Sean didn't think naked would work, but where was he going to find some clothing? His wings wanted to come out as much as he wanted them to, but as large as her bedroom was, he'd still break something. Wandering out onto an open area outside of her bedroom, he sniffed the air. Too many scents and too many lights. He'd never seen a place so lit up in the middle of the night. Of course, there had only been torches when he'd been alive. Now moving cars had lights. Everything had lights. "Sean?"Sean spun around, but the voice had been in his head. He let his wings loose just for a moment so they could stretch. "Donal?""Aye. You're alive.""Aye," Sean said. "I need clothing."Donal chuckled. "I wore pink sweatpants with the word juicy on the back of them.""I don't think that is going to work.""You've found your fairy?""Aye, deartháir." Sean was happy to make contact with his brother. If they kept talking he could find him. "You are in this city with all of the lights and scents and n
The little Collen did know of him might mean, he truly may not have committed the murder, but he most likely ordered it. He was known as a hothead in some circles so maybe he let his temper get the best of him. She dressed then rode a SEPTA bus to work. Pausing before the door to her law firm, she steeled herself for what may come. Since she cut her vacation short, this better be a good case in the sense that it should work in her favor. Help her get back into the good graces of the partners. She didn't relish being back nor did she truly want to defend this person. This could too easily be another setup.Otherwise, it would be a waste of time. What she hadn't asked, but would today, is why O'Shannon didn't use his father's lawyers. Something was fishy. She was going to determine what it was before she agreed to anything. If this was a no-go she'd head back to Ireland. Yanking open the door to the building where her law firm occupied the whole fifth floor, she almost ran into a
"Gargoyles or Foleys?" Sean said."Either.""I don't know if there are any gargoyles, but there is one more Foley.""So he's in stone in Ireland?" Tex ventured, parking in a spot near the office."Aye. I'm hoping to bring him here when I'm done with whatever my purpose is."Tex turned off the car. "Donal told me about having to protect Meg.""You seemed to handle all of this stuff that must be crazy to you," Sean said.Tex didn't answer until they were out of the car. "I was homeless for a year. I have seen some odd things. I also saw your brother fly onto a building.""I guess that would make you a believer," Sean said, chuckling.Jenkins Security was in a non-descript five-storied building. Only a small sign which indicated the firm inside. Sean was eager to see his brother again as he hadn't had a chance to talk to him since his first night here. "Donal should be in the office on the second floor," Tex said. "If there's anything I can do, let me know."Sean shook Tex's hand then wa
Colleen laughed. Delilah knew where she stood and she knew how to get what she wanted. Colleen could only admire that about her assistant. Sometimes she felt as if she'd been swept up in someone else's dream. Her advisors in school had pegged her as lawyer material from the moment she stepped into high school. When those same advisors told her what a lawyer made Colleen was on board. The idea of never being poor again made her work very hard towards the goal.She liked what she did, but she often thought there was more to life. That she should do more pro bono work. It might be more satisfying than defending spoiled rich kids."Don't fret, Colleen." Her voice softened and a wry smile curved her lips."Am I?""Yes," Delilah said. "I know you've been questioning what you are doing, but you'll figure out what you truly want.""You are wise for someone so young."Delilah waved a hand. "Oh, there was a package left earlier. I didn't open it because it said 'Confidential' on it.""Bring it i
Protecting anyone was the same anywhere and in any time period. Always know what you were going into and always have an escape route. They could go back into the elevator. They could run up the stairwell and as Sean glanced out, he saw an exit. Three ways out. He didn't see anyone lurking around. "Which one is your car?""The gray Mercedes."He looked around for a gray car and hoped that was the one. "To the left?""Yes."He glanced around again then ushered her out of the elevator. The car beeped then unlocked. He held open the driver's door for her. She glanced at him. "I'm driving?""Yes. I can keep an eye on the surroundings better that way." She paused as if she was going to question him, then climbed into the car. He closed the door, looked around again then rushed around the car. He hopped into it."Are we good to go?" she said."Aye. Let's go."She started the car then pulled out of the space. They were into traffic in a few minutes. Sean looked around the whole time. He didn
"It's safer if there's more than one of us," Sean said.She nodded, not knowing much about being protected. She'd never been in danger before. "You're from Ireland?""Aye. County Galway.""I was just there.""Oh?""Yes. Leenane. Such a pretty part of the world."He rose and put his plate in the sink. "You need me to wash it?""No. I can do it later.""You did cook for me."She waved a hand. "No. I'll do it. Besides, the maid will be in tomorrow. I can leave it for her."He tilted his head slightly then stood in the kitchen as if he had no idea what to do next. "Is my apartment secure?""Yes."He was a large man, taking up most of the space on that side of the island. Colleen waved a hand towards her television. "Feel free to watch if you want."He put up a large hand. "I don't watch.""As you saw I have a second bedroom. You didn't bring any clothing with you?""I'll get it later. I'll be fine with what I have now," he said.His expression never changed and she was once again reminded
Donal answered this one. "When he does something more to reveal himself, but don't worry, you are safe no matter where you are. We have people in your office besides Sean."Colleen bobbed her head then looked out the window again. Sean wanted to convince her that he was an expert at protecting fairies, but that would require her to know who she was. He and Donal exchanged a look in the rearview mirror. Donal wanted her to know as soon as possible because he'd almost died before he told Meg what she was. Meg had ultimately embraced her fairyhood. Would Colleen be so open-minded? Donal pulled into the underground garage at Colleen's law firm. He stopped by the elevator. "Your firm has gone to a lot of trouble to keep you safe. We're good at what we do and you are in good hands with Sean."Colleen nodded as she jumped out of the car. Sean followed her into the elevator. "Will he drive us home?""Someone will. Most likely a different vehicle."This was all more complicated than before he
Colleen laughed. "I guess it does. This protection is temporary. My life and happiness in it is more long term.""I guess we aren't going to solve any of your problems here." He lowered his gaze, looking at the top of her head. She could see him reflected in the glass wall behind them.She didn't argue. She just followed him out to the elevator. "The driver is here?""I sent a text as soon as O'Shannon left," Sean said.She studied his profile as they rode down to the parking garage. Once again, she was reminded of stone. Some artist had chiseled this man's jaw. Something about him drew her in a way she'd never experienced. Is this what women said when they met the one? The man they were supposed to marry? She searched her brain for what Meg had said about Donal. "What?" he stopped for a second. "You're staring at me."Had she been anyone else, she might have blushed, but she had never been shy about her interested in a man. "I just think you're attractive."He blinked. "Okay." He tur