Free Arielle Immortal Passion by Lilian Roberts Page A

afraid to come in and ruin the party,” Sebastian said with a chuckle.
    “Afraid of what?” Eva interjected. There was another hint of her curiosity in her question.
    Sebastian’s gaze found Arielle. Their fingers intertwined and he drew her a little closer. His voice came out, utterly unruffled.
    “Oh, my crazy old girlfriend was following me, and I didn’t want to create any problems for Arielle and her family.”
    “Yes, I remember you saying something about that last year,” Gabby said.
    “Is she really crazy?” asked Ian.
    “No, but she might as well be. She does not seem to want to leave me alone—or anyone who wants to be with me.”
    “She sounds like a stalker, you should report her to the police,” Ian said.
    “I’ve done just about everything I know to do, but she won’t go away.”
    “Do you think that the girl we have seen now twice might be this girl?” Ian asked.
    “I don’t know, because I didn’t see her. But I wouldn’t be surprised.”
    “Don’t worry, Arielle, there are six of us, and there’s only one of her,” Ian smiled, noticing Arielle’s discomfort.
    Arielle smiled back at him. “Thank you, Ian.” She knew that if he knew how bad the situation really was, he would be getting a good dose of fear himself. But she just kept quiet and let everyone enjoy her parents’ house and garden.
    “You are not going to find the excitement or the history in this house that you did in the Gaulle residence,” she laughed. “This is just a beach house that hasn’t had to weather the storms of centuries, and no noble families have lived here. It’s only about twenty years old, there’s no history at all.”
    “It’s a lovely home, decorated in wonderful taste. And what breathtaking views,” said Troy, and the others agreed.
    Sebastian took her hand as he leaned over and whispered, “This is a wonderful place, and the fact that you live in here in the summers makes it even more desirable for me.” He kissed her cheek softly and they walked out onto the huge balcony.
    “This is where I stood waiting for you the night of the party,” Arielle whispered. She smiled, remembering all the terrible thoughts about Sebastian that had gone through her head that night.
    “But I’m here now. And I’m not going anywhere unless you are with me,” he said, and pulled her into his warm embrace. She nodded, stopping the recollection of bad memories from a year ago.
    “I guess we’ll do the exploring tomorrow, right, Sebastian?” asked Eva, as she stepped out onto the balcony.
    “I’m ready when you are,” he said, turning and dazzling her, making her lose her balance. Troy, who had walked outside right behind her, grabbed her and steadied her, laughing. Arielle shot a meaningful look at Sebastian and he winked at her, letting her know he had done it on purpose.
    “It’s not fair when you do that, Sebastian,” Eva protested. “And don’t think we haven’t noticed that you can do it anytime you like.” She smiled, to soften her words, and leaning close, Sebastian gave her an affectionate peck on the cheek.
    Troy wanted to drive back to the house, so Sebastian relinquished the keys and he and Arielle cuddled snugly in the back seat of the van. Arielle closed her eyes, savoring his warm embrace, and rested her head against his muscled chest. Sebastian nuzzled her hair and tightened his arms around her. Troy and Gabrielle had fallen into a heated conversation about horseback riding rules, while Ian and Eva listened to their discussion and chuckled at Gabby’s vigorous nods, and her frustrated outcries, while throwing her hands up in the air. It was quite obvious that Troy was egging Gabby on, just to hear her hilarious outbursts.
    “Do you think Gabby will win this discussion?” Arielle asked, with her eyes still closed.
    “I’m sure Troy will make sure she does win, after he has a little fun with her. And he’ll be sure to make it up to her when we get back,” Sebastian