Part 32 (2/2)
The man, after releasing Bella's hand, stared at it, and then brushed his own off, as if he'd touched dirt. He winced.
”Wondering what she is?” Severo asked the Highwayman. ”He has a sixth sense for paranormals, though the man is mortal himself,” Severo said to Bella. ”My future wife is a vampire.”
Bella did not miss Aby's gasp.
”And I love her.” Severo wrapped Bella in an embrace. ”Do you have the whip, sweet?”
Bella held out the coiled silver whip and handed it to Max.
”I happened upon this a few days ago,” Severo said. ”I believe it's yours.”
”Thanks. I thought I'd lost it. Ian Grim stole it.”
”That b.a.s.t.a.r.d needs to be taken down,” Severo growled.
”I agree,” Max said.
Aby rolled her eyes and reached for Bella's hand. ”Let's go inside the restaurant and get a table. We'll leave the menfolk to growl and plot to take over the world. I love your shoes. Manolos?”
”Louboutins.” Bella clasped Aby's hand and they wandered away from the guys.
”So you can walk in the daylight?” Aby asked.
”Yes, I have phoenix and witch blood in me.”
”Interesting that Severo chose you.”
”I wasn't a vampire when we met.” Bella opened the restaurant door. ”He's accepted me.”
Aby halted at the threshold. ”I know he has. I've never seen that man smile so big.” She turned to Bella, her green eyes sparkling.
”You're the one, Bella. I know it. I'm so happy for both of you.”
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