Arielle Immortal Struggle (The Immortal Rapture Series Book 7) Read Online Free

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    “I haven’t detected anything unusual,” Sebastian said to Troy when they met in the parking lot the first morning after returning from Brussels. He scanned the surroundings vigilantly to make sure it was all clear; however, he couldn’t shake the feeling that something was slightly off around campus.
    “Neither have I,” Troy replied skeptically. “That’s exactly what I don’t like. Something is not right,” he furthered. He spoke in that inaudible immortal manner, so Arielle and Gabrielle couldn’t catch a single word.
    “I’m not surprised. Keep in mind that they move deviously. They are watching all of us, waiting for the moment one of us is alone,” Sebastian hissed.
    Troy nodded his head in agreement. Something about this whole situation didn’t seem quite right to either of them, but they had to keep an eye on them and wait. Every one of their immortal friends had been given the details about the threats from the goons. The only people utterly unaware of the danger were Arielle, Gabrielle, and Paul.
     
     
    On Friday morning, Sebastian held to the same routine. He steered the car to the parking lot at the east side of the enormous campus. This was also the place where they had all agreed to meet each and every morning before classes commenced. He noticed Troy’s car already parked and pulled into a spot a few cars away. Before he opened Arielle’s door, he scanned the area carefully. He then clasped her hand and they made their way to where Troy and Gabrielle were standing.
    They had just reached their friends when a quick movement of a black car approaching caught Sebastian’s eye. The car slowed for a short instant and then it sped passed them. The windows were tinted, but his immortal eyes could clearly see the interior. He didn’t recognize the two men, but he was sure that they were not students on their way to class. Sebastian eyes narrowed and his jaw muscles clenched. He could barely restrain his anger. The car was a black Mercedes and left his view when it quickly took a sharp turn at the far corner of the lot, disappearing behind the engineering building. He instinctively tightened his hold on Arielle’s hand, keeping an attentive eye over his shoulder in the direction where the car disappeared. It was by the grace of God that he didn’t take off after it.
    Arielle’s tense voice snapped him from his reverie. “Sebastian!” she cried out quietly, pointing to their intertwined hands. “You’re crushing my hand!”
    His head snapped around at the tone of her voice, and he instinctively loosened his hold, but didn’t release her. He stared down at the pained expression on her face. The realization that he could have crushed her bones with his immortal strength drove the air out his lungs. “God! I’m so sorry, love.”
    Shock and pain still lingered in the depth of her eyes. “What in bloody hell is wrong with you?” she asked again and winced. She had stopped walking, looking up into his baffled and somewhat cautious eyes as she listened for his answer. She slipped her hand from his, and using her other hand, she tried to bring some life to her numb muscles. “I think you shattered a few bones,” she whimpered.
    “I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to hurt you.” His arms came about her, and giving a gentle tug, he pulled her forward and into his warm embrace. She felt his breath against her skin. “I’m sorry, love.” He nuzzled her hair, feeling extremely guilty for losing his perspective for a short moment. He could have really hurt her and the thought made him shudder. “Are you all right?”
    “I’ll be fine, but you need to tell me what is going on.”
    Forcing his worrisome thoughts away, he feigned ignorance and quickly replied. “Nothing, baby, nothing at all. Let’s go and meet Troy and Gabrielle. They have been waiting for us.”
    “I’m still in pain.”
    Sebastian blew out a long breath. He was angry with himself. “I know and I’m truly sorry