Sweet Revenge (Dueling with the Devil) Read Online Free Page B

bottom. A familiar fire burned within intense green eyes. She loved he didn’t change the color. The effect was breathtaking.
    He reached ou t, tapping the bottom of her chi n, reminding her to shut her mouth .“ Didn’t anyone tell you it was rude to stare ? ”
    Shoving his hand awa y, she muttere d, “ Whatever . ”
    “ Does this meet with your approval ?” He opened his arm s, p r o v i d i n g a n u n o b s t r u c t e d v i e w o f h i s b od y .
    Just when I thought the Toussant boys couldn’t get any fucking hotter. “ It’ll do . ”
    t t t
    The line outside Utopia rivaled any red carpet event. No one would guess so many supes wandered in the open amongst human s, much less owned one of the hottest c l u bs in the Big Easy. The club appealed to a mixture of the supernatural and human worlds. It was the land of the beautiful and the more beautiful. Like attracted like.
    Bell strolled by the onlookers waiting in lin e, some who may never make it inside. Xavier followed behind her. The imprint of his hand branded into the small of her back. He held the attention of every female as he passed. She made a point to smile in acknowledgement to each on e, as she slowed to close the gap between her and Xavier.
    Inside the clu b, the music pulsated through the air. The smell of heat and alcohol assaulted her nose. Bodies meshed together on the dance floor. She reached bac k, clasping Xavier’s hand to ensure she didn’t lose him. Halfway through the crowded roo m, she spotted her brother. He had buzzed his blond hair close like a marine. The bulk of his body hunched over the bar. Although she was the oldes t, Laurent had towered over her since they were young. She hadn’t realized how much she missed him until she saw him.
    When she reached hi m, she planted a sloppy kiss on his c h e e k. “ There’s my little bro. What’s going on ? ”
    His face relaxed with relief .“ I’m glad you came .” He kissed her back. The n, his gaze shifted to the person behind her.
    She remembered she still held on to Xavier’s hand and released her hold .“ Oh. This is my…um…new friend. Sean . ”
    Staring him down like any brother woul d, Laurent gave a slight nod.
    “ Wussup .” Xavier returned the silent greeting.
    Bell faced Xavier .“ Babe. Why don’t you go get a drink and hang back for a minute? Let me chat with my brother .” She traced the buttons on his silk shirt. She felt the ridges of his rock hard stomach evident beneath the thin fabric.
    He tilted her chin so her gaze met his. The smile he flashed made her want to melt .“ Don’t make me wait too long .” His lips lightly brushed her s, and then he was gone.
    Laurent cleared his throat .“ Ya know I’m still her e, right ? ”
    She inhaled a deep breath .“ Of course . ”
    “ It looks like you’re not doing as b a dly as I though t , ” her brother p r odd e d.
    “ Just a new toy to distract me from all the bullshit going on . ”
    “ I don’t kno w, Sissy. Seems like a little more than a distraction to me .” He tugged at a lock of her hair like he did when they were young.
    Punching him in the ar m, she laughed .“ You know me. Nothing keeps my attention for long. If I find something more interestin g, he’ll be put out like yesterday’s paper . ”
    Concern deepened the lines around his light blue eyes .“ I want you to be happ y, Bell. You deserve to be treated well. You can play that ‘I don’t need anyone game’ with everyone els e, but I know you . ”
    “ I’m a big girl. I’ll be fine. Maybe one day when I find someone feisty enough to keep my interes t, I’ll settle down .” She hoped her words were true .“ And you’re one to talk…Mr. Bachelor of the Year . ”
    He shrugge d, sadness clouding his features .“ Like yo u, I’m waiting for someone to come along I can trust enough to let in. Except for you and Jacqu e, not many people make that list . ”
    Bell reached over and hugged her brother tight .“