Kiss of a Star Artemis Lupine Read Online Free PDF Page B

“Yes?”
    “Artemis needs to use the restroom. You’re
her guard now, remember?” Ares said softly.
    Koda winked. “Right. Come on, Sweetheart.”
Koda stood up and started walking towards the door the humans had
used. I kissed Ares cheek before following Koda towards the door.
“What’s wrong?” Koda asked once we were away from everyone
else.
    I shook my head. “Nothing.”
    He rolled his eyes. “I can sense your
irritation and worry. If you’re worried about the women, you really
shouldn’t…”
    I interrupted him. “I don’t want to talk
about it right now, please.”
    He nodded his head and pushed open the door.
It led into a hallway, lighted with torches. He pushed open the
third door on our right and waved me in. “Lady’s room.”
    I walked inside and he closed the door, with
him on the outside. At least he thought I was capable of using the
restroom alone. I pushed open the first stall door and smiled.
Indoor plumbing! Thank goodness the werewolves weren’t completely
medieval.
    After using the restroom I stared at my
reflection in the bathroom mirror. I looked tired and felt tired.
The stress of everything was beginning to weigh on me. Another
stall door opened and an attractive red haired woman walked out of
the stall. She stopped moving when she saw me and growled.
“You!”
    I looked around the bathroom before looking
back at her. “Me?”
    She snarled. “Why did he choose you? What
makes you better than the rest of us?”
    I frowned. “He didn’t pick me. I’m his
match. Plus, I never said I was better than you.”
    She jumped towards me and claws extended
from where her fingernails used to be. I jumped sideways and
slammed my back against the wall. “I don’t want to fight you!” I
yelled as she came at me again.
    She was swinging wildly and using only her
claws. “I’ll kill you and then he’ll take me!” She yelled.
    Koda threw open the door and stared at us in
shock for a moment as the woman crouched to jump at me. He grabbed
her around the waist and tossed her into one of the stalls. She hit
her head against the back wall hard, stunning her. He rushed over
to me and started running his hands over my face and shoulders.
“Did she hurt you?”
    I shook my head and batted his hands away.
“I’m fine. She didn’t touch me.”
    Koda turned to the woman who was holding her
head in her hands and leaning against the wall of the stall he had
thrown her into. “Attacking the Prince’s mate without challenge is
illegal. Go visit the King after tonight’s festivities,” He said
through clenched teeth.
    The woman nodded her head and began sobbing.
Koda led me out of the bathroom and down the hallway. “I’m sorry,
Artemis. I should have stayed with you.”
    I shook my head. “Nothing happened. I can
take care of myself.”
    “I’m your guard, Artemis. It’s my job to
protect you,” he said angrily.
    I placed my hand on his arm, making him stop
just before the door that led out to the main room. “Don’t stress
yourself over me. I can take care of myself. Besides, everyone dies
some time. I don’t want you blaming yourself if something out of
your control happens.”
    He wrapped his arms around my shoulders. “I
won’t let anything happen to you,” he said seriously. Apparently he
wasn’t willing to listen to reason.
    He released me and pushed open the door. I
stepped out into the main room and stared at the women surrounding
Ares. One woman in a short skirt was sitting beside him, running
her hand along his arm. My lip rose in a snarl and I started to
rush towards him. Koda grabbed my arm, stopping me. “Artemis, calm
down.”
    Ares looked away from the women and towards
me. His smile disappeared when he saw my face. I pulled against
Koda’s hold, but he held tight. “Let me go,” I growled.
    Koda shook his head. “Artemis, they aren’t
doing anything. They’re just…”
    “Flirting,” I said angrily.
    The women noticed Ares’ was looking away and
followed