The Fugitive - Chapter 154

After sensing Esme’s annoyance, Hana and Rory scampered from their little gossiping session and went back to serving customers and collecting empty drinks. Esme finished the cocktail she made and took it back to Einar, who somehow didn’t have women flocking to him the moment he was alone. She placed the drink on a coaster and scoffed at him. “Will you look at all these free seats.. I thought you said it would take too long to get yourself a drink?” Esme mocked as she crossed her arms.

“Hmm..” Einar sipped on the pink cocktail. “I put up a spell that stops others from coming near me.” He flapped his hand like it was no bother.

Esme’s mouth gaped open at this, and she slammed her fist onto the table. “You little shit!” Leaning back in her chair, she released a long sigh, feeling a little tired. “You could have done that in the first place,” She grumbled, then eyed him suspiciously. “In fact, you could have done stopped time to talk to me..”

Einar lowered his glass and sighed. “I should feel flattered that you think I can do everything. Stopping time drains my energy, and I have other places to be after this.”

“Fine, fine. Get to the point, Einar,” She replied swiftly, feeling suddenly nervous from a slight tugging feeling in her stomach. A tugging feeling that indicated her mate was nearby, she knew he was in the VIP room unless he was making his way to the main bar?

Einar smiled and leaned forwards. “I just need your hand.” He held his hand out for her to take, but she eyed it suspiciously. He moved his fingers to urge her to take it. “I am going to cast a spell on you that will help you find where the location,” He explained. Esme hesitantly put her hand into his, but when she met his eyes, her shoulders relaxed.

Einar lowered his face, and put his other hand over hers, she looked down and watched in awe as she saw a blue glow shining from inside his hands. Her own felt warm and like he was drawing a circular symbol on her hand. She glanced at the rest of the room anxiously, but no one seemed to pay them any attention. “Did you do something else?” She whispered, noting that only Marcus was watching them with the same look of astoundment on his face.

He looked around but relaxed, noticing that the crowded bar was still the same. Einar smiled slightly and looked back into her eyes. “Only creatures can see what is happening right now. I was a little lazy to strengthen the shield from other supernaturals from seeing what was going on. I’m glad I didn’t bother; it wasn’t needed. There.. it is done.”

“What is done?”

Esme’s heart fluttered at her mate’s voice, but then she yanked her hand away from Einar’s when she felt Gabriel’s annoyance and slight jealousy through the bond. Einar looked up at Gabriel and smiled brightly before standing up. “Gabriel!” He pulled him in for a hug, patting his back. The vampire was stiff as he continued to stare at Esme. “I was wondering when I would see your pretty face again!” Einar pulled back, his hands on Gabriel’s shoulders as he continued to smile at him.

“It has been too long..” Gabriel replied stiffly, glancing at the hybrid before knocking his hands from his shoulders and leaning down on the table, searching Esme’s eyes.

Hana gasped from behind the bar. “They know each other! Leo, look, quickly!”

Esme glanced in their direction, but Gabriel’s close proximity brought her attention back to her handsome mate. “What. Is. Done?” He asked, punctuating each word slowly and grabbing the hybrid who started to walk away. “Sit. Down.” He pushed Einar into his original seat, then grabbed another chair from behind him and sat down in between them.

“I am making it easier for Nyx to follow through with our deal…” Einar trailed off after Gabriel glared at him.

“Nyx?” Gabriel narrowed his eyes then grabbed Esme’s hand, his thumb caressed over it. There was still warmth and some sort of energy there, but her hand still looked the same.

“As you can see, your mate is fine,” Einar replied with a forced smile. Esme frowned slightly, then looked around warily from Gabriel, openly revealing their closeness.

“Gabriel,” She whispered, holding his gaze before sliding her hand out of his.

“I’ll believe you after your stupid deal is completed. Do the same for me, I’ll be coming with her-”

“NO.” Einar snapped, making Esme blink back in surprise from his aggressiveness. “This does not involve you, Gabriel. You know how I work. Plus, you will be busy.”

Gabriel leaned forwards. “And what, pray tell, will I be too busy with than to help MY mate? If you have done something or plan on doing anything-”

“Yes, yes.. You’ll rip to shreds and burn me to ashes.. yada yada.. Gabriel, your threats do bore me.” Einar waved his hand before putting his drink against his lips again and sipping. Esme looked between them, surprised that Gabriel hadn’t done anything to the hybrid; she could feel how annoyed he was. But maybe he was holding back because they weren’t in the vampire bar or even his VIP bar; they were in the presence of humans.

Maybe that was why Einar showed up here while she was working.

“If you are worried so much, I’ll allow Marcus to go with her. But..” The hybrid turned his head to look in Marcus’ direction. “He won’t be of much help.. In fact, he might be a bit of a hindrance.”

“What do you need her to do?” Gabriel hissed, losing his patience as his hand clenched into a fist below the table. Esme looked around before sneakily wrapping her hand around Gabriel’s while she continued to look at Einar. Her mate’s hand relaxed slightly, but she could still feel his anxiety about the situation.

Einar smiled mischievously.. “To help a friend in need.”