ETERNAL EMBRACE
Descendants of Darkness
Ellora’s Cave buy
ISBN:1-4199-0670-4
Vampire
Available in Print in Men After Midnight
Johann was convinced he was to remain alone for eternity. When an oracle reveals his destined life-mate, Johann is hesitant to pursue her. A dream encounter with her tempestuous body—and her luscious mouth—changes his mind.
Kira doesn’t take kindly to Johann appearing and claiming her as his life-mate. Her body, however, has a will of its own and succumbs to his masterful touch, sparking a passion that flames into love. And when Johann’s brother Lucius appears, Kira is seduced into a fantasy come true—a ménage with two powerful and sexy vampires.
Publisher’s Note: Previously published elsewhere as Mistress of Midnight. This story, extensively revised and expanded, is a prequel to Descendants of Darkness.
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EXCERPT:
“It is time for you to fulfill your destiny, Kira my sweet,” Diablo whispered to her one night as they stood together, looking out over the Seine. “I love you dearly, and I wish I was meant to become your mate, but alas, it is not to be. Though we enjoyed our time together, you are meant for another.”
“I can’t believe you will just leave me, Diablo. You held my heart the day I first saw you. We must be mates to have been together these three centuries.” She wrapped her arms about his waist, his powerful body arousing hers with its closeness.
“You will know your mate when he appears. It has been foreseen in the future, my Kira. We stole moments of pleasure, but both our destinies lie elsewhere. Yours is here in Paris. Lead the coven with your wisdom and natural commanding presence. When the true master of your heart arrives, you will know it. Your soul will recognize him as the one to rule by your side.”
Diablo’s words echoed in Kira’s mind as she sat alone on her throne, overlooking the reveling vampires celebrating the summer solstice. Many of them remained steadfast to their Pagan beliefs over the centuries. She was one of them. Now the ancient of her coven, she held strong to her mortal beliefs and was among the first creatures to show religious tolerance. The humans were very slow in following suit. Even now, many couldn’t bring themselves to allow beliefs that differed from their own.
It was during times like these, when celebration filled the air, that Kira missed Diablo the most. He was right to leave. He wasn’t her mate. Nevertheless, she missed him all the same. He had been her friend, her confidant and her lover. She longed to find her true mate, wished him by her side to rule the vampires that turned to her for protection and guidance.
Music filled the air, along with the scent of fresh blood brought in from human donors. There were those among the living that longed for immortality and served the vampires in hopes of finding a way into their society. It was rare that a human servant would ever cross over. The humans served as pets to feast upon, to use to the vampires’ benefit. They also guarded the entryways into the vampire lair beneath the Paris streets. At night her clan members were strong, but during the day they needed to seek the darkness below. The human pets watched over their masters and mistresses, ensuring their safety. For centuries, this pyramid society of humans and vampires worked in harmony.
Suddenly a hush echoed through the tunnels as the vampires stopped in their celebrating. A vampire, a stranger to them, had entered the underworld.
