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Two Girls and Some Ghouls: Part II by Avery Dawes
Cullen’s expression never changed and Eli braced himself for bad news. “What’s wrong?”
The Sheriff #59 (Epilogue 2) by Julie Lynn Hayes
Once darkness fell, Lee began to shoot off fireworks. Being the careful type, he’d taken all precautions and had safety equipment on hand, just in case. Marshall acted as his assistant. Dustin would have volunteered, but Roy said this was a ritual the two men had had for a long time, and he’d learned to let them do their own thing. So Roy and Dustin sat back and enjoyed the show, content just to be together. Technically, they were both on duty, and would respond to a call, if they received one. Hopefully, that wouldn’t happen.
Lee had gotten quite an impressive array, from fountains and ground spinners to bottle rockets. Dustin thought the fountains were pretty, and he liked the way the spinners spun. He’d seen fireworks before, of course, but this time felt more special. Probably because he was sharing it with people he really cared about. And a man he loved.
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Denied: Chapter Twenty-eight by Cia Nordwell
“Null field engaged. All vulnerable areas of the ship have been sealed off. We’re going to start hunting on the level Kohen is on, as well as his quarters, and the level the other rescues are sequestered. I’ve sent three teams, but with the null field, he’ll be aware of that we’ve discovered his presence on board.” Deke’s methodical report reassured me, but I couldn’t relax.
Not until they had him. It. They had no real gender characteristics when they were in their true forms but the bodies it had been using to follow me had been male, so it
Here Kitty Kitty: Chapter 8.1 by Carol Pedroso
Simon and Kitryn crouched behind some bushed near to the entrance of the bear’s den.
“What do we do now?” Simon whispered. “It’s not like they have a doorbell we can go up and ring to get their attention.”
“Oh, they probably know we’re here already,” Kitryn replied as he shifted trying to get comfortable. “Bears have a very good sense of smell and they would set guards.”
True to Kitryn’s words a voice echoed out of the darkness. “We know there is someone there. Show yourselves and state your business.”
Kitryn held up his hands and moved out.
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Owen drew himself up as tall as he could. The shadow of his grandmother stood at his shoulder telling him what a fool he was, but he ignored her, because she was just a shadow and Bran was a blinding light.
“What do I have to do?”
The queen regarded him intently and he was surprised to find there seemed to be a great deal of sadness in her expression.
“I believe you will do your best by our son,” she said, with the clear implication that his best could never be good enough. “Are you sure?” She turned to Bran, who nodded.
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An Offer I Could Not Refuse: Part 9 by Michael Mandrake
“No!” I jerked awake, choking on my own saliva. I heaved in air, knowing right now I was taking the last breath I’d ever take.
No!
Guilt filled me, overtaking any thoughts of lust I’d had before. I cried, wishing I’d never followed the vampire’s instructions. He was conniving and evil. My father wouldn’t be pleased with what I had done. I’d failed him, and it was only a matter of time that his spirit would visit and disown me forever.
“Aaron. You are awake.”
I glanced at my killer my brows furrowed. “Kill me.”
Raviele shook his head. “No. You will drink my blood if I have to force it down my throat yourself!”
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