Fateful

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Author: Cheri Schmidt
Tags: Romance, Fantasy, Paranormal, vampire, paranormal romance, Young Adult, fairy
heated. “I’m sorry, I’m Danielle
Darcey.”
    “It’s a pleasure to properly make your
acquaintance, Miss Darcey.”
    Miss Darcey? Who was this guy, some
hero from the pages of Pride and
Prejudice ? Oh, she thought, maybe he’s an actor. Or
did all Brits talk like this? Her cousin didn’t.... Setting that
topic aside, Danielle said, “Um, I have to ask. I hope you don’t
mind. Did you know the other man? It seemed like he knew
you.”
    Ethan’s whole expression darkened, like he
was angry. “Yes, I’ve dealt with him a few times. His name is
Lucas. He doesn’t like me much. The sentiment is mutual, I assure
you.” He seemed oddly pleased with himself about that. “He’s not
one to be trusted, especially in a dark alley at night.”
    Danielle felt the guilt slap her again for
getting herself into that situation. She stared off into the
garden, scowling as she scolded herself mentally.
    “I hear you recently moved here from America,
and as I understand it, you’re attending Central St. Martin’s
College of Art. Is that correct?”
    “Yes. How did you know?”
    Apparently he finally realized he was still
holding her hand, and let go quickly. Both of his hands disappeared
into the pockets of his pants. Danielle had to admit, she was a
little disappointed. Looking down bashfully, she brushed crumbs off
her skirt, even though there were none.
    “Your uncle mentioned it.”
    “But, didn’t he tell you my name?”
    “No, he just referred to you as his
niece.”
    “Oh.”
    Danielle’s eyes wandered to his then.
She’d been so distracted with Brianna, and guilt, that she hadn’t
yet looked directly into them. What she experienced then snatched
the breath right out of her lungs. She felt like he could see right
through her eyes directly into her soul, like he could see
everything about her. The feeling that she knew him returned from
the night he’d rescued her, but still, his face didn’t look
familiar. It baffled her. Danielle thought maybe she’d imagined it
before, but here it was again—and he seemed to be experiencing the
same I-know-you feeling, with his brows pinched together, and a
look of confusion creating lines of deep thought around his eyes as
they roved over her face, touching on everything. Unable to
understand the reasons why, Danielle simply couldn’t look away, and for a few charged
moments they just stared at each other....
    Then a mild breeze drifted through the
garden, twirling around them, ruffling his hair and hers, and
that’s when some incredible fragrance slammed into her senses like
a brick. Was it him? It was the most delicious, seductive ... this
must be some amazing fragrance only available at Harrods, because
she’d never smelled anything so perfect. Leaning forward, Danielle
drew in another deep breath, and then began feeling dizzy and weak.
She threw her hands back to grasp the edge of the table behind
her—just barely stopping herself from falling.
    Concern, alarm and shame flooded across
Ethan’s face. He took a step forward, hesitated and took two steps
back. Danielle got the impression he wanted to reach out and help
steady her, but resisted the impulse to do so.
    “Are you well?” he asked gently, but he
seemed to know more than he was saying because he looked around as
though he hoped no one had seen what just happened.
    “I think so.” She too took in the surrounding
guests. No person was looking their way, and unable to fathom why
he appeared so nervous, her gaze returned to his. Though he was
further away than he’d been before, that familiarity remained so
intense she was forced to ask, “But ... um ... have we met? I mean
before the other night. Have you been to Colorado?”
    “No, I haven’t. I’m fairly certain we haven’t
met.” His voice was calm and sweet, never reflecting the fear in
his eyes. However, he now seemed eager to get away from her, which
was confirmed when he said, “I should be getting back to Beon.
Goodbye,
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