Page 78 of Enchanted Hero
Now he laughed, a deep rumble. “Yes, we’re still on Earth, although the other side.”
“But how?” She blinked furiously, as if she could swipe away the new reality. “How is it possible? Do you have some sort of teleporting machine?” The answer was obvious, even before he shook his head once more. “You really have powers?” she whispered. “Are you a warlock?”
He hesitated. “We prefer the term enchanter, but yes.”
“And you can control tornadoes… and fly?” And do who knew what else. Not even her imagination could conjure this. “Why are you telling me?”
He gestured to their surroundings. “It would be a little difficult to deny.”
True. Perhaps before he bent reality, but now there was no way to hide. The slightest tinge of discomfort, vulnerability even, gleamed in his eyes. If the world discovered the truth, this man would be hunted, captured,studied.
She lifted her chin. “I promise I won’t tell anyone. All you’ve done is save people, and now everyone wants you – the people, government, scientists. If they found you, your life would never be the same.”
Unknown emotion flashed. “I appreciate your discretion, but I can’t take any chances. I’m responsible for my people.”
“You’re not the only one?” My goodness. She truly lived in a world with supernatural beings. “What are you?”
His gaze hardened.
“I’m sorry.” Heat raced through her, a deep attraction that didn’t care who or what he was. He was still a man – a powerful one.
“I’m human.” He gave a dark smile. “More or less.”
“And you’re in charge of your people.” Instincts now roared, as a thousand truths converged: Alexander and the masked man both possessed powerful physiques. They both commanded their world. They were both deeply possessive.
His hold tightened. “What are you thinking?”
Wait. Could he–“Can you read minds?”
“Not yours.”
Another coincidence.“I was just thinking…” How could she ask? By chance, are you my colleague? Do you have a second job as a business mogul? Do you freelance as totallyhuman? “Wait, what do you mean you can’t take any chances?”
“I meant exactly as I said,” he said lowly. “As much as I believe you, I have to make sure you won’t tell anyone.”
The world stopped. “How will you do that?”
He cupped her cheek. Instinctively she leaned into it. “Don’t worry,” he murmured. “I would never hurt you.”
She looked into eyes that seemed more familiar by the second. “That’s what Alexan… he said.”
“I see. And do you believe him?”
Slowly she nodded. No matter what happened, this man was a hero. Yet how would he ensure she didn’t tell anyone? Alexander suggested he might keep her.
She peered closer, even as the mask shielded his secrets. Could she actually know a person who defied physics, a man who could command a tornado, fly, teleport? Or was she seeing a connection where there was none? Alexander was extraordinary, but there were other powerful men in the world.
“You’re delving into danger.”
Her heart skittered. “Danger?”
“Investigating my secrets.” His voice remained low, indistinguishable. “As I said, I will safeguard my people. No one must learn the truth.” He edged closer, and the room seemingly shrunk. “Do you know what would happen if the world suspected you knew?”
They would do anything to discover it. They may even use her as bait to get him. “But I can’t identify you,” she protested, although that may not be true. She may know him very, very well.
“Still, you’re trying to find out more. And no matter what, you know I exist.”
“Everyone knows you exist.” She pointed to the window. “You hovered in front of thousands of people.”
