CHAPTER 5
“Well, Roark?” The Dark One peered out the door of the shack. At first glance, he seemed to be talking to himself. There was no one on the beach who could answer him, not unless sea lions had developed some new skills.
Suddenly as thought, a man appeared, leaning against a nearby boulder.
His casual stance irritated the Dark One. This insouciant pup will have to be put in his place… someday.
Seemingly unconcerned with the danger, the man’s teeth flashed in a wide grin. “Hello, boss,” he drawled, his tone bitter, ironic, and perhaps a trifle guilty.
“Have you seduced the girl yet?”
Aiden choked. “Blunt, aren’t ye?”
I don’t have time for this. He sent a pulse of energy towards the creature.
Aiden winced. “Was that really necessary?” he complained, rubbing his bare chest.
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