Sweetwater: The Kihn (The Sweet Series) Read Online Free PDF Page B

meeting tomorrow night and get a plan in motion,” Jake states.
    Calvin grunts. “Man, what we need to do is burn out those damned witches.”
    “They’re not witches.”
    We all glance up in surprise at Nick. I’m not the only one who didn’t notice him come in. He stands behind Calvin with a guy I’ve never seen.
    Calvin turns around all belligerent. “Yeah, well, this was a quiet town until they moved in, and cattle started gettin’ slaughtered. And what’s with the sacrifice shit?”
    Nick steps closer to Calvin. His action is menacing, but Calvin, not only a bully, is pure stupid. He sticks his chin out, asking for trouble. I leap up and grab Nick’s arm, stepping between him and Calvin.
    Nick glances at me with irritation. “Sofie...”
    As soon as I’ve distracted Nick, Calvin makes his move, and he has no problem going right through me. What he hasn’t counted on is Nick’s friend, who moves faster than I thought humanly possible. He has Calvin by the throat and on the floor before any of us bat an eye.
    The unknown man continues to hold Calvin down as he says, “I’m going to let you up now, but I advise you to keep your mouth shut.”
    Maybe mystery guy should remove his hand from around Calvin’s throat , I think as I watch the exchange. Calvin doesn’t look too good.
    The stranger backs off. He offers his hand to help Calvin up, but Calvin ignores the offer with a glare.
    Nick turns to me. “What were you trying to do?” he demands.
    “Prevent... a problem?” I answer, uncertain.
    He shakes his head in annoyance.
    Jake bends down and picks up Calvin’s cap while Calvin rubs his throat. “This ain’t none of your business,” Calvin rasps at the stranger.
    “I couldn’t let you possibly cause harm to the fair Sofia.” The stranger turns a dazzling smile on me. Emma Rae makes a strangled noise behind me. No doubt he’s dazzled her too. He’s tall and well built. His hair is that dark brown that’s almost black. His eyes are a dark cocoa color, and right now, they hold a mischievous twinkle.
    Jake grabs Calvin’s arm, smashes his baseball cap on his head, and ushers him to the door. “The next time you start shit with my niece around, I’ll be the one to finish it.” Calvin and I both know that is no idle threat. Jake slams the door shut behind Calvin.
    “Yee-haw!” Sawyer shouts. “I just knew you’d be the cause of our first bar fight, Sofie!”
    My savior chuckles and sticks out his hand. “I’m Taylor, by the way.”
    I toss Sawyer a glare before turning to Taylor. “It’s nice to meet you, and thanks.” Glancing at Sawyer, I demand, “How is this my fault?” He grins, and I turn away. “Sorry, Taylor. I appreciate that you stopped that imbecile. He’s always looking for a fight.” Taylor dips his head politely. “Are... you a friend of Nick’s?”
    “I am.”
    I glance at Nick when Taylor doesn’t say more.
    “Taylor and I are old friends,” Nick explains.
    “From Florida?” I’m trying to get a conversation going, but I’m not getting much help from either of them.
    Diane ambles over to say goodnight, ending my questions. “Emma Rae says she’s ready to leave, so we’re going to head out.”
    Searching around the room for Jake, I find him talking to Sam and Sawyer. “I work tomorrow, so I should go too.”
    “Let me take you home.” My gaze darts back to Nick’s beautiful blue eyes.
    Emma Rae has moved up behind me, and she bumps me forward. I don’t know what she thinks she’s doing. Nick reaches out to steady me with amusement in his eyes. It’s embarrassing at how obvious Emma Rae’s antics are.
    “Come on.” He holds out his hand, which reminds me I’ve been waiting to ask him something.
    “Let me tell Jake first.”
     
    Nick drives a sweet red Corvette with that new-car smell. It suits him. Sam and Sawyer don’t live too far out, and we pull into my driveway about fifteen minutes later. I wait until Nick shuts off the car before