Warrior Rogue (The Drift Lords Series) Read Online Free PDF

wants, but there is no denying Fate.”
    Oh, but I do want you, buddy. And judging from the bulge in your pants, the feeling is mutual. “What prophecy?”
    His mouth quirked up at the edges. “The one that claims you and I have to join forces to fight evil.”
    Here he goes with his delusional nonsense again.
    She jabbed her finger in the air. “The only reason we’re together is because I offered you a job. We should discuss your duties. They do not include seducing me.”
    He lifted an eyebrow. “If that’s true, why did you kiss me back and put your arms around me?”
    His knowing smile made her stutter. “T-That was a momentary lapse. It won’t happen again.”
    “Won’t it? You felt it, too, the connection between us. I knew it the moment I saw your watch. Your destiny is written there, and it’s linked to mine.”
    “That’s absurd.”
    She thrust a tray at him. She’d stacked it with a turkey sandwich, bag of chips, grapes, and a water bottle. She could use something stiff to drink, but it wasn’t a good idea right now. She needed to keep her wits around this guy. Otherwise, she might believe his ridiculous stories.
    It occurred to her that he might be a con man sent by her cousin Clifford to undermine her confidence. Aunt Alba might have told Cliff about her self-winding watch and her visions. In that case, she’d better stick to business for the rest of the trip so as not to reveal anything more of a personal nature.
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    Sitting at a table across from Jen, Paz munched on crunchy potato chips while she outlined his duties as a model. Her descriptions of fittings, trunk shows, and runway walks filtered through his brain like subatomic neutrinos.
    If Jen truly was the woman meant for him according to the prophecy, they’d have more important things on their minds. And if not, he’d be on his way as soon as they touched down in Florida. He never meant to take the position she’d so kindly offered.
    Too bad, because he’d never met a woman so responsive, and he had been with many. Paz had a reputation in the different star systems where he repaired the space comm nets. A carefree guy who could whisper words of love in any language, he stuck with casual relationships. It avoided the risk of rejection, an emotion he knew all too well thanks to his father.
    He glanced at Jen, wondering if she’d scorn him if she knew the truth. She’d finished her turkey sandwich and patted her mouth dry with a paper napkin. He followed her movements with his eyes, wanting to taste her again and hating himself for his weakness.
    “You’re not listening, are you?” Her mouth formed a pout, which only made him desire her more.
    “It’s a lot to absorb.” He perused her with a lazy smile. Pleased by how her face flushed and her pupils dilated, he decided to drop a hint at his origins to see how she responded. “I don’t understand this runway business. Is it like an aircraft runway? Your terms can be confusing.”
    Jen tightened an earring. “You’re the one who’s confused. Sometimes you act like you’re way smarter than me, and other times you seem like you’re from outer space.”
    His grin broadening, he pointed to her earrings. “Those are nice kewa stones. Or I should say, diamonds. Did a boyfriend give them to you?”
    She rolled her eyes. “No, they were a gift from my parents. And I’m single, if that’s what you’re asking.” She pointed to an LCD monitor on the wall that showed their route. “I’d better put these trays away. We’re flying near the Dragon’s Triangle. It’s best to be buckled down just in case.”
    “Dragon's Triangle? What’s that?”
    “It’s a region in the Pacific where airplanes and ships have mysteriously disappeared.” She stood and collected their trays. “You’ve heard of the Bermuda Triangle off Florida’s coastline? Most people don’t realize this area has more anomalies. Japan declared these coordinates a danger zone for shipping.”
    “Is that