Enthralled: Paranormal Diversions. Melissa Marr

so that the lights on the paintings shine bright in comparison. I shake my head.

      Lawrence wants Jeffrey. I know this.

      Jeffrey wants me.

      I want to be kissed. I want to break the spell. The spell that makes jinn different than humans, the spell that keeps us from understanding love. I want it gone.

      I squeeze my eyes shut for a moment, then follow Jeffrey into the darkened room.

      LAWRENCE

      Juliet isn’t like Jinn. He was cocky, overly sure at first. He always had a plan, till Viola turned it upside down. I’m sure Juliet can take care of herself—she’s a genie, after all. Still, it makes me nervous that I can’t find her, knowing people can see her—I’m more protective than I realized, I guess. I set my wine down on the edge of a table and weave through the small crowd. I keep an eye out for Jeffrey as well, wondering if he’s looking for me.