Fallen from Grace [Part Two of the Thicker than Blood Series] Read Online Free PDF

back down then, shall we?”
     
    I could only nod, bringing my hand to feel the heat on my face where Alex's lips had been a second earlier.  What was I getting myself into?
     
    It took us close to two hours of hiking and pleasant small talk to make it to the trail head.  In two hours, I learned little about him.  He was going to be surprised with the bombardment of questions I had for him tomorrow, I had a list a mile long and it was constantly growing.  We both found our vehicles.  His was a sleek, black Range Rover.  Figures.
     
    “I'll pick you up in an hour?”
     
    I opened the door to my car and looked over the roof to him.  “Okay.  You want my address?”
     
    Alex smiled, exposing his beautiful teeth.  “I know where you live, Kenna.”
     
    Oh did he?   My eyes narrowed.  “Answers tomorrow, mister.  I'd better get them.”
     
    His smile grew.  “Of course.  I promised you, didn't I?”
     
    “A promise from a doctor means nothing to a nurse,” I said, smiling back.  “We are only interested in results.”
     
    His laugh was like a deep melody that didn’t last near long enough.  “And you will have them.”
     
    I stared at the enchanting man for a few moments longer.  “See you in a bit,” I said and slid into my car, putting on my seat belt.  As my foot found the brake and clutch, I had to catch my breath. I was going on a date with Alex Amante!   I led the car smoothly onto the road with much concentration.  My foot wanted to smash on the gas to get home.  Only when I was a good mile away did I let the hammer fall.  I was nervous, excited, anxious, scared and thrilled all in one.
     
    When I got home, I was in a race against time.  I had to shower, dry and style my hair, apply some make-up and dress presentably in just... thirty minutes ?  I swore to myself in looking at the clock.  Everything was a blur around me.  I don't know how I managed to dry and curl my hair in the time I had, let alone do everything else, but I did.  I stood in the bathroom looking at my reflection with just three minutes to spare.  I had to catch my breath.  I applied just enough make-up for that smokey look, which complemented my bright blue top and grey khakis.  Overall, not bad.  I had some self-depreciating thoughts come to my head about my size, but I pushed them away.  Alex asked me to dinner when I was in a t-shirt, shorts and had my hair in a pony-tail.  I was 100% better now than I was then... he was sure to like the way I looked.
     
    My doorbell rang exactly one hour later from the time we left the trail head.  I grabbed my purse, took a deep breath and opened the door.  A small gasp escaped my lips before they could smile at the handsome man that greeted me.  Alex looked... amazing.  He wore dark jeans paired with a black button-up and some lush, masculine cologne.
     
    His eyes darted over me before they met mine.  I knew that look he held in his eyes... hunger.  “You are ravishing,” he said softly.
     
    “Thank you.  So are you,” I said and then coughed nervously.  “Handsome, I mean.”
     
    Alex didn't notice my falter as he continued to stare down at me with lust.  His irises darkened around the edges and I knew it was only a matter of time before they went black.
     
    “Gentleman?” I whispered.  I knew he wanted me, and I certainly wanted him... but they changing color thing was intimidating if not a little frightening.
     
    He blinked hard and smiled; the black faded from the caramel.  “Sorry,” Alex chuckled softly.  “Shall we go, my lady?”  He held out his arm.
     
    I hesitated.  “When... when your eyes do that...,” I started, not knowing how to finish my thought.
     
    Alex looked at me thoughtfully and then dropped his gaze.  “When they change.”
     
    I nodded.  Would he tell me about that at least?  “When they do that, it's...”
     
    “Unnerving,” he offered softly.  “I normally have better control over it but I