Dark Covenant (Living Covenant Trilogy Book 2) Read Online Free Page A

We’ve been on our own for a long time. If this makes you uncomfortable we can leave.”
    “No, I don’t want to leave,” I said. “I … oh, look. It’s Scott.” I brightened considerably when I saw the familiar figure heading in my direction. While my demeanor shifted for the better, Aric’s took a nosedive.
    “Oh, man, you didn’t tell me you invited him,” Aric complained.
    “What’s your problem with Scott?”
    “He’s hot for you,” Aric replied, not missing a beat.
    “Well, then I guess it’s good we’re announcing our engagement at this little gathering of close friends and mostly people I don’t know, because otherwise I would drop you right here and run into his arms,” I teased.
    “See, I like this attitude better, but I find your words annoying,” Aric said, although he pasted what could pass as a friendly smile on his face as Scott approached. “Scott, it’s good to see you.”
    The two shook hands as I fought the urge to laugh. Aric disliked Scott from the moment he met him. He was convinced he was interested in me – which he kind of was – but I liked the amiable computer geek almost from the start.
    “It’s good to see you,” I said, offering Scott a hug and looking him over. He looked pretty much the same, although the suit was a step up from his former hipster wardrobe. His hair, which was long last time I saw him, was neatly trimmed and in place. He looked like he lived the corporate life these days. “I’m glad you could come.”
    “Thank you for inviting me,” Scott said, gracing me with a genuine smile. “I was surprised when I got the invitation. I didn’t think you remembered me.”
    “How could I forget you?” I teased. “You helped me bring down … .”
    Aric cleared his throat to cut me off. “No talking about any of that out in the open,” he chided.
    Scott’s computer prowess helped me bring down Covenant College’s elite monster-hunting academy. I was in his debt. Aric was right about the dangers associated with broadcasting our actions, though.
    “This is a cause for celebration,” Scott said. “No Covenant College talk, other than all the times I got drunk with your girlfriend.”
    I pressed my lips together to keep from laughing as Aric growled.
    “Yes, well, I’m marrying her,” Aric said, tightening his grip on my hand.
    “Stop marking your territory,” I said, relaxing as I realized that this party wouldn’t be as bad as I initially envisioned. “Scott is messing with you. He always liked messing with you.”
    “I remember,” Aric said. “I remember him moving in on you while we were broken up.”
    “I remember that skulking dark-haired guy moving in on her,” Scott countered. “What was his name again?”
    “Rafael,” I supplied, enjoying the way Aric shifted uncomfortably. “I wonder what he’s up to?”
    “You didn’t invite him, did you?” Aric asked, his eyebrows flying up as the possibility flooded his mind.
    “Yes,” I deadpanned. “I called a guy I haven’t talked to in five years – even though I have no idea where he’s at and we all know he’s not hanging out on Facebook – and invited him to my engagement party simply to irritate you.”
    “It’s a good thing you’re cute,” Aric warned, wagging a finger in my face.
    Rafael was a sore spot between us. Aric was convinced I dated Covenant College’s friendly neighborhood tanned vampire during a breakup. We didn’t – well, mostly – but Aric still disliked being reminded of our year apart.
    “I see you two are exactly the same,” Scott said.
    “Pretty much,” I agreed, smiling as Aric rolled his eyes. “What about you? Are you dating anyone?”
    “I am dating someone,” Scott confirmed.
    “Please tell me it’s a guy,” Aric muttered.
    Scott ignored the dig. “I brought her in fact.” He motioned for a striking brunette to join him. I forced a smile when I realized she was thinner than me. “This is Jenna Davidson. Jenna, meet Zoe