Shift of Time (A Rue Darrow Novel Book 1)

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Author: Audrey Claire
sorry. I don’t want to insult you. It’s just that everyone knows that guy will steal the food from your table while you’re still eating it. He’s very selfish and greedy, and he doesn’t have a conscience. Trust me when I tell you, Rue, you don’t want to be beholden to him for anything— ever .”
    I hugged my arms. Was Ian beholden to Almonester after getting me the apartment? I hoped not. “What is Almonester?”
    Milo went on as if I hadn’t spoken. “You’re working at his bar, and while you may think it’s just a job, it’s not. He sees it as doing you a favor. You’d be better off as a tracker, but you need experience and references. That’s where I come in.”
    I was not about to believe everything Milo said. He had gone from sounding like a potential lover to an oily salesman. While he maligned my landlord, I hesitated to believe he was much different. Milo had an angle, too, and as I thought of this I saw in his gaze he knew I doubted him.
    “I’m not hiring you to trust me, Rue. I want something.”
    “What’s that?”
    “What was stolen from me. I don’t know who took it or where they are now. Nothing I’ve used has helped me pin them down. I believe they’ve hired demons to kill me and get me off their trail. You can help me find them and get my item back.”
    “You’re insane.” I blustered. “I might be undead, but I’m not some thrill seeker willing to risk her existence. No, I’m sorry for your loss, but I won’t do it.”
    For an instant, his brow furrowed. Then the previous smile lit his face. “It was worth a try, especially with you being a vampire.”
    I narrowed my eyes at him. “What are you getting at?”
    “You’re close to impervious to spells.”
    I thought back to my previous experiences with vampires when I wasn’t one myself. Isabelle had made a charm that repelled a vampire and left him in pain. There was also the more recent event where I had sunk into a spell Orin had cast over a customer. I’m pretty sure if he had turned his attention on me, I would have done whatever he wanted, which was a scary thought. “I’m vulnerable just like anyone else.”
    Milo shook his head. The man was too darn stubborn. “No, you aren’t, and I said close . There’s a difference. Most of us, even having magic of our own, can be overcome. If an enemy is faster, stronger, has a more powerful spell ready and uses it, we’re toast. Not you. Even if you fall into the net of one, you can get out with your will.”
    “My will?” I didn’t believe him but again thinking about Orin, I had shaken off the smell almost without meaning to. I hadn’t been certain it was a spell until now. The witch charm though. Even a hundred year old vampire couldn’t break that. “I know of at least one spell that would leave me weak.”
    Milo’s eyes widened. “Really? Which one?”
    I smirked. “Why would I tell you?”
    He tapped a finger to his temple. “Smart! See? You’re perfect. But okay. You’re not ready, and I understand. I don’t want to push. Can I at least enjoy the knowledge that I’ve made a new friend?”
    I rolled my eyes when he took my hand again. He would never stop.
    “A friend,” I repeated with emphasis. “Sure.”
    “Beautiful.”
    Ignoring the compliment, I asked, “What is the item that was stolen?”
    “I’m sorry. I can’t tell you that.”
    “How was I supposed to find it if you don’t tell me what it is? Or is it the privilege I’d get by working for you?”
    “No, I wouldn’t have told you then either. Remember, it’s the nose I’m interested in.” His gaze darkened. “Mostly the nose.”
    “Feel free to stop flirting anytime, Milo. I’m taken.”
    “Ian McClain?”
    I said nothing.
    “I told you. We make a habit of knowing who we’re living with, and it was reported to me when Ian brought you to New Orleans.”
    “Then you already knew he and I are together.”
    “I know he left not long after, and he hasn’t been seen
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