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1 " I gave her an odd look. Charlie didn’t have magic. Her talents were in managing the club so Kane didn’t have to. She smiled. “It’s an emergency stash. "
― Deanna Chase , Bourbon Street Shorts (Jade Calhoun Series Book 10)
2 " What is?” A small twinge of magic stirred in my chest. If I used it on him, would it work? Or would he be able to absorb it just as the elf had? I had to pick my moment carefully and be ready for both scenarios, otherwise this could end very badly for me. "
3 " It’s Halloween on Bourbon Street, and white witch Jade Calhoun is ready to party. But when a sexy spirit traps everyone in the past, she’s forced to forgo the cocktails in order to save those she loves...again. "
4 " Stop. You’re entirely too into that guy, and it’s making me uncomfortable. "
5 " The twelve days of Christmas participants had vanished, and the only people left were the elves. They were busy lobbing what looked to be little sugar-plum bombs at the demons. Total mayhem. "
6 " In the extreme. But fitting, I guess, considering you hang out with your fair share of demons and angels.” “Funny.” I smirked. “And what are you supposed to be, a milkmaid?” I "
7 " asked, eyeing her lace-up black-and-white bodice and poufy red skirt. “Oh.” She shrugged into a red hooded cape and twirled. “Little Red Riding Hood. Better? "
8 " Hey, yourself.” I raised one eyebrow, taking in his kilt, the demon-hunter dagger strapped "
9 " to his belt where a traditional dirk would be, and the white linen shirt that was partially open, revealing his chiseled chest. I resisted the urge to check my chin for drool. Holy eff, he was hot. “A highlander? "
10 " Well, Ms. Calhoun? Are you ready to go home?” Kane said, nuzzling my neck. “That’s Mrs. Rouquette to you, buddy,” I teased, slipping my hand into his. I hadn’t officially changed my last name after we got married, but I did love the sound of it. "
11 " First things first,” I said, standing in the middle of the empty ballroom. “Seeing as how it’s Halloween, I think it’s imperative we cast a protection spell. "
12 " I glanced down at myself. A rush of relief washed over me at the sight "
13 " of my slutty devil outfit. Charlie hadn’t changed either and was still clad in her biker leathers. “You see what I see, right? "
14 " He inclined his head, bowed slightly, then swept me up in the music. My feet seemed to move on their own. All I saw was Lucien’s smiling face and flashes of color as he twirled me around and around among the other dancers. "
15 " Pyper!” I dropped to her side, gently taking one of her hands. “Are you "
16 " The white light and the pentagram vanished as the lights dimmed "
17 " Think you might be willing to wear this once a week?” His heated gaze dropped to my exposed cleavage. “If you wear that, I’m "
18 " And when our lips touched, a spark of magic zipped from me to him, sealing the deal. "
19 " It’s Christmas Eve and Jade Calhoun’s ready for a quiet, magical night with her husband Kane. But when Santa demons and energy-stealing elves start wreaking havoc, it’s going to take a miracle on Bourbon Street to save Christmas. "
20 " The soothing scents of molasses and cinnamon filled my kitchen as I pulled the gingerbread cake out of the oven. "
