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Wicked Blush Tequila 10

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Wicked Blush, a beautiful dragonette, is sad and frustrated. She refuses to return to her realm to marry the stranger that she was promised to at the time of her birth. Blush has reached the fork in the road and now she has to make some soul wrenching decisions.

A handsome stranger at the Christmas party draws her in and she chooses to forget her fiancé. This Christmas, there’s a special gift for more than one of the elite operatives.

Her decision takes her on an incredible journey of secrets, deep passions, and truths. Will she be able to keep her heart? Can she escape her destiny and her soul mate?

Blush is one of ten special operatives that work with the government, using their special abilities but also have their own agenda. These special operative’s monitor the supernatural community, even as they’re swept into a whirlwind of love, truths, and untold passions. The supernatural realms are threatened and endangered. Time is running out! The enforcers are desperate to stop the menace.

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Prince Connor walks over to the bar to get a drink. Hell, I need a drink because I’m so fucking anxious to talk to my dragonette. This coke really gets me drunk. It’s amusing because alcohol doesn’t affect me at all.

He takes the glass of coke from the bartender. He sips his drink and leans against the pillar. He looks at the Wolff Dynasty Estate, nodding. Yeah, this place is fit for royalty. Basically, that’s what they are.

Fierce walks over to Prince Connor to stand next to him. “Well, look who just arrived.” He grins, winks at him.

Prince Connor looks over at the door. He releases his breath after looking her over. Oh hell, she’s even more beautiful in person. I love her hot body and her face is gorgeous. Damn, I’m lucky that she’s mine.

Prince Connor moves to adjust his aching cock. His eyes go to her beautiful breasts and then up to look at her sweet full lips.

Later,” says Fierce as he walks away from Prince Connor. Yeah, I have to tell Fire so he can help me with this. I don’t want him to get pissed off if Prince Connor comes on too strong. He turns and leaves to talk to Fire.

Prince Connor leans against the wall next to the window, watching Princess Josephine aka Blush.

Blush is wearing a beautiful silky dusty rose dress that shimmers when she moves. The sweetheart bodice is fitted down to the waist. The dress has straps that fall off her shoulder in a cascade of material, and the skirt is a beautiful sheer chiffon that flares out like a cloud around her thighs. On the waist line, the dress has a ribbon that ties into a bow over her right hip.

She’s wearing beautiful diamond chandelier drop earrings that sparkle when she moves. Blush moves her right hand up to her waist and looks around the room. The beautiful diamond, wide-cuff bracelet sparkles brilliantly.

Hmmm, I can feel someone watching me. Who could it be? Wow, I know everyone here. She slowly turns to look around and notices the handsome young man leaning against the wall near the window. Uh, I don’t know him but I can tell that he’s a dragon.

She looks at him, glancing down to his black shiny leather shoes. She then moves her gaze up his black slacks, up to perfectly fitted black classic tuxedo. She narrows her eyes, nodding her pleasure. Oh yeah, the tux fits him perfectly.

Oh yeah, my dragonette is a beauty. I love her style and her black hair is silky, shiny, beautiful. Connor takes a drink of his coke.

Blush moves her gaze up to scrutinize his perfect square jawline that has a short black goatee framing his luscious full red lips. She bites her lower lip, moving her gaze up to his eyes.

He moves his gaze up to her perfect face and gazes right into her beautiful eyes.

Hell yes, she’s noticing me. She doesn’t have a clue she’s mine. I love her blue sapphire eyes.

Omg, those eyes are truly clear turquoise, my favorite color. I’ve only met a few people that have such a beautiful shade of clear sparkling turquoise.

Blush gazes into his eyes: falling, falling deep into his soul. She blinks rapidly. She’s shaken, and blushing. She turns around and glides over to Storm and Dawn, who are walking into the hall with the babies in their arms.

Omg, omg! I felt his soul and I swear mine merged with his. I can’t do that. I’m engaged and I can’t fall in love with someone here on earth even if he’s a dragon.

Prince Connor pushes away from the wall and shoves his hands into his pockets. Oh Hell yes, she recognizes that she’s my soul mate. She felt our souls merge. I want to run after her so badly but I can’t. I know that she’s afraid of her feelings.

He turns to walk over to the bar to get another coke. Oh hell! I need another drink.
~~~
Blush smiles at Storm and Dawn. She quickly takes long elegant strides, extending her sexy long legs in a synchronized rhythm, rushing across the room to talk to them. She reaches them, flushed and excited.

Yeah, I’m escaping. I can’t deal with these feelings! Geeze, I need my mocha but I need to talk to Storm and Dawn.

Omg, Storm, Dawn. Let me see the cubs. They’re so cute. I missed you two. Geeze, it’s seems forever since I last saw you two.”

Storm laughs, handing her cub, Sven, to Blush. “Blush, you’re being dramatic! We saw you two months ago, when I had Sven.” She leans close to adjust Sven’s shirt.

Dawn laughs at Blush. “Gee, Blush, I miss you too. Look at my cub, William Anthony! He’s growing so quickly. I know that you were too busy with the mavericks to visit when I had him.”

Blush pulls Storm’s cub, Sven, close to give him a soft mystical kiss. The kiss sparkles a soft dusty rose.

She then turns to look at Dawn’s cub, William Anthony. “Wow, Dawn! William Anthony looks exactly like Thunder! He’s so cute! I love that outfit! Geeze, your cubs are so cute!”

She reaches over to stroke William Anthony’s cute flushed cheeks. “Storm, do you know who that dragon is? I don’t know him.”

Storm looks around the room, curious to see who has captured Blush’s attention. Wow, that’s so unusual. Blush never appears interested in anyone. I have to see who this dragon is. He has to be special if Blush noticed him.

She scans the room, looking for the dragon. Hmm, I can’t locate him.

She turns to look for Phantom. Ah, my Babe is talking to a dragon. Yeah, he’s very handsome and I can see why Blush is interested. I wonder if she’s going to forget that she’s promised to Prince Connor. Wow, that would be interesting to see. Hmm, I wonder who he is. I’m going to find out.

Storm laughs as she reaches for Sven. “I’m taking Sven to my Babe. I have to talk to Fierce.”

Blush nods, smiling. “Let me hold your cub, Dawn. He looks so loveable. Is he a good cub? I can’t wait to marry and have my fledgling.”

Dawn laughs. She gazes into Blush’s flushed face. I wonder what’s up. She’s talking about marrying and fledgling. Wow, is she finally going to marry Prince Connor? She looks flushed and excited.

Dawn hands William Anthony to Blush. She watches Storm approach Phantom. Hmm, Phantom is talking to a dragon. I wonder if that’s the one that caught Blush’s eye. I know she’s excited. Wow!

Dawn turns to Blush, smiling. “Blush, is that the dragon that you’re talking about? The one talking to Phantom? Is that the one that has you excited and flushed? Tell me. Please tell me.”

Blush glances quickly at Prince Connor. He glances up and gazes into her eyes. He slowly smiles, then he winks at her.

Blush turns away quickly, blushing. “Yes, Dawn. That’s him. Omg, I’m so confused. What should I do? You know that I’m promised to Prince Connor but …” She turns quickly to glance at him again.

Prince Connor glances over at her and nods. He turns to talk to Phantom.

Dawn watches the exchange. She grins at Blush. “Well?”

Blush reddens and looks down at William Anthony. The cub grabs a strand of Blush’s shiny black silky hair. He pulls it, softly gurgling.

Well?” Dawn watches Blush closely, smiling. I think that’s the man that will bring Blush to her knees. I know it, I see it.

Blush looks up, she smiles a small smile. She bites her lower lip. “Dawn, I feel him. I feel his soul and my body knows him. He’s my mate. What should I do? I can’t acknowledge this. You know that I can’t.”

Dawn smiles and raises her hand to her mouth to hide her huge, happy smile. Hell yes! That’s her mate. Omg, what should I tell her? She’s promised to Prince Connor and she can’t betray him. Geeze, this is a mess.

Blush waits for Dawn to give her some type of advice. She looks down at the cub. She leans down to give him a mystical kiss. The kiss sparkles a soft dusty rose.

William Anthony gurgles, then kicks his chubby legs. He gazes into Blushes eyes.

Blush, I don’t know what to tell you. I do know that when your mate is near you, you’re gone. Your natural instinct to mate is overwhelming and consuming. Your body is on fire and anxious to claim your mate.”

Blush nods, biting her lower lip. “Yes, I know. I feel it. I don’t know what to do.”

Dawn reaches over for her cub, nodding. “Can’t you stay here on Earth realm?”

Blush raises her right hand to adjust her long hair over her shoulder. The cuff diamond bracelet sparkles with every movement.

Dawn looks at it, nodding. Yeah, fit for a Princess. She grins at her. “Blush, you have such beautiful jewelry. Did your sire gift you that beautiful bracelet?”

Blush, nods closing her eyes. “Yes, it’s my last birth gift from my sire. I love it and it has a small little diamond heart.”

Yeah, I can see it. Geeze, that’s really an awesome bracelet. I’m taking my cub to the spare crib that Storm has for him. I’ll be right back.”

Blush nods, laugh. “I’m going to get a mocha at the bar.” Blush walks slowly over to the bar.
~~~


Prince Connor pushes away from the wall and strides quickly over to Blush. Oh, yes, I’m going to ask her to dance. Everyone is dancing with their mates. She’s mine and I’m not going to sit back and wait. I’m here to get her and seduce her into my arms.

Blush leans against the bar counter top, tapping her fingers to the beat. She bites her lower lip. Yeah, I have to control my need to look at him because I know that I will then want to talk to him. I can’t. I’m promised.

She turns around to the bartender. She moves a strand of black shiny hair back behind her right ear. “I would love an iced mocha.” She smiles at him flashing her cute dimples.

The bartender, Gage Bryant, is a werewolf that works for Phantom and Storm at the Wolff Dynasty Estate with his younger sister, Terri. He dreams of making it big with his werewolf band, the Wolf Howl. Terri helps Storm with little Sven.

He blinks, nodding at her. He grins at her and he starts to make the mocha. He watches as Prince Connor approaches Blush.

Blush leans her arms on the bar’s counter top, watching Gage make the iced mocha. Hmm, anything is better than to risk turning around to look for that hot dragon. I wonder who he is and who invited him?

Prince Connor approaches her and leans in next to her on her right side. He rests his right arm on the counter top. “Why so lonely?” He whispers softly, near her ear. He inhales her delicious spicy flowery scent, causing him to explode into fiery need.

Oh yeah, I love her scent, and she’s so fucking aroused. I know this because our bodies’ scent is strong when we’re aroused by our mates. I know that her pussy is sweet, wet, and so ready for me to bury my aching cock. He moves to adjust his swollen cock.

Blush startles and slowly turns to look at him. She gazes directly into his beautiful clear turquoise eyes.

Wow, omg. I’m falling into his soul. I can feel it, and I can’t stop myself. Omg, his soul is burning into mine. I can’t breathe. My breasts are swollen, my nipples are tight, and sensitive. I can feel the fabric scrape my nipples. Yes, he’s right here next to me and I can smell his yummy scent. My pussy is swelling and aching. I know that he’s aroused.

Blush blinks quickly and takes a step back. I can’t feel this for a stranger. I can’t fall for this gorgeous dragon because I’m promised. I know he’s a dragon and he’s my mate. What should I do? These feelings are powerful. They are calling my ingrained instinct to mate with him. She bites her lower lip, confused.

Prince Connor reaches out for her, grasping her arm. He pulls her back close to his side. He gazes down, devouring her with his eyes.

Wicked Blush, don’t run from me. I would love to have a dance.” A delicious chill runs up their arms, exploding into fiery heat throughout their bodies. They gaze into each other’s eyes for a few moments, stunned.

Blush gazes at him, blinking rapidly to break the spell that has captured her. Oh my, my entire body is on fire. I need my mocha. I need to escape these feelings.

Blush turns to the bartender, raising an eyebrow. “My mocha?” She blushes, tapping her right hand fingers on the counter top.

The bartender nods and hands her the crystal glass with iced mocha. He walks away to make other drinks.

Prince Connor holds onto her forearm, moving his right thumb over the veins on her wrist. He inhales deeply, closing his eyes.

He opens his beautiful clear turquoise eyes to look at her exquisite profile. Omg, she’s absolutely my soul mate. She’s mine, my dragonette, and my woman. How in the hell will I be able to control myself? I need to desperately love her. I can’t tell her who I am because she’ll run away. I know she will. Prince Connor closes his eyes, inhaling deeply and shuddering.

I can feel her fiery blood rush through her veins. I know she’s fighting it. Sweet deity, I can’t wait to taste her sweet spicy pussy.

Blush takes a drink of her iced mocha to calm her fiery blood. She stands still, waiting for him to leave. Yes, maybe he’ll leave if I don’t talk to him.

Prince Connor waits for her to drink her iced mocha. He drinks his coke. He slowly and softly rubs her wrist, enjoying the feel of her fiery blood rushing rapidly through her veins.

She takes another drink, smiling. Oh yeah, this mocha is strong and I’m so relaxed. I don’t see any reason why I shouldn’t dance with this hot dragon. I’m not married yet and he is my mate. My body is linked to his. Maybe I can stay on earth forever.

She turns to smile at him, nodding. “Ok, I would love to dance.”

Prince Connor smiles a beautiful, one that lights up his eyes. He’s breathtakingly gorgeous. “Wicked Blush, you don’t know how much I desire to dance with you.”

Blush eyes shine brightly and she smiles up at him. Oh yeah, I love his eyes and his lips look so, so yummy. I wonder who he is and where’s he from.

Blush takes a drink of her iced mocha. She drains the entire large glass and she’s totally relaxed.

Prince Connor takes her hand and laces their fingers, shuddering from the intense heat rushing though him. He moves his left hand to unbutton his tuxedo jacket.

Oh hell, I’m going to die tonight. She has me totally turned on and desperate. He pulls her into his arms, close, and tight. He leans down to rest his head next to hers. He wraps his arms around her small waist.

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I’m P.T. Macias (Patricia), I reside in Sacramento, California with my loving husband, children, and family. I adore my four beautiful grandchildren. I was born and raised in San Jose, California.

I love going on cruises, concerts, white peaches, pistachio ice cream, and margaritas. I’m an avid reader and I love paranormal romance suspense thrillers.

I love writing about drama, suspense, and intrigue. I throw in a dash of love and passion. I’m intrigued with the different types and depths of love. Love is powerful and motivates an individual. I’m fascinated with the physiological, spiritual, and psychological process that love creates. The range and facets of love an individual is capable of feeling is what I strive to illustrate in my stories.

I also love the paranormal genre. I find this genre an exciting challenge and I enjoy writing about the sexy vampires, werewolves, dragons, and other entities. My greatest thrill in the paranormal genre is the limitless range of characteristics, powers, and weaknesses available to develop my characters’ and entities’ realms.

My champions are amazing, strong men. They’re intelligent, sexy, and passionate men that love with their entire beings.

The lovely ladies in my stories capture the men’s hearts. They’re smart, sexy, and full of love. My ladies blossom, mature, and complete my heroes.

Enjoy my signature theme of intense passion, organized crime, and military paranormal mystery thrillers. These series are addictive! They will take you on an incredible journey of love, passion, and surrender! Genre ~ Erotic Romance Paranormal Mysteries Intrigue Suspense Thriller

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Kyra St. Croix is a strong, feisty, independent woman who is not afraid to tell speak her mind. An incredibly powerful white witch born of the High Priestess and a human father, she hasn’t let a little thing like lack of height stop her from having the life she knows she deserves. Early on she learned to use all she was given to achieve her goals. Twenty-five years ago, she turned her back on her birthright hoping that one day Destiny would bring her the love she was promised. Her belief that she will doing anything for that love is stretched to the breaking point when the One she waited for will not accepted who she is and can only see what she is. Now, Hope may be Kyra’s worst enemy.
There Are No Coincidences…
Royce O'Reilly is the oldest and most respected member of the MacLendon Force. Since joining the Golden Fire Clan, he has been proud to watch all whom he calls brethren become fierce warriors, ever faithful to eradicating those that would destroy all they hold dear. His life has been dedicated to the training and guidance of the younger Guardsmen, one of his proudest accomplishments. One hundred and fifty-six years of life have given him immeasurable joy and now that three of his brethren have found and mated the One the Universe made for them, hope has been restored not only to the honorable Guardsman but also to dragon kin. Unfortunately, Royce is learning that Hope can be fickle and the Universe has a sick sense of humor, especially when they have made his Destiny in the form of a five-foot two-inch bundle of powerful Earth witch named Kyra St. Croix.
The Universe Does Not Make Mistakes…
Two souls…destined for a Great Love decreed by Fate. But Fate has Her hands full with this couple and if that wasn’t enough, the traitor has an army ready to destroy all they both hold dear. Can he forget the past and believe in the future? Can she forgive the betrayal and believe Love always find a way? Can they defeat an evil with no conscience, only the desire for vengeance? The Universe, the Goddess and Fate have their work cut out for them if Kyra is to know the love of her dragon.
Fate Will Not Be Denied…
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Mom of two rockin' girls, Reader of everything, Author of The Dragon Guards series and many more surprises to come!

I am a sarcastic,sometimes foul-mouthed, not afraid to drink a beer, always southern woman with 2 of the most amazing teenage daughters,
a menagerie of animals and a voracious appetite for reading who recently decided to write the storied running through her brain. I read my first book, Dr Suess' Cat in The Hat by myself at 4 and was hooked.
I believe a good book along with shoes, makeup and purses will never let a girl down and that all heroes of all the books
I have ever read or will ever write pale in comparison to my daddy! I am a sucker for a happy ending and love some hot sweaty sex with a healthy dose of romance.
I am still working on my story but believe it will contain all of the above with as much SPICE as I can work into it. CHEERS!
excerptLaughing, they began their trek, joking and teasing but the fun was long forgotten after several hours of endless walking. Kyra was hot, tired and seriously pissed, convinced they were just wasting time, aimlessly marching around the hillside. She was just about to suggest a break when a chill ran down her spine and her hands began to shake. Without saying a word, she dropped into the lotus position with her backpack on her lap and began pulling out her supplies, completely ignoring Lance’s bitching and Devon’s inquiries about her well being It took only a few seconds and she had the silver-framed mirror that had been her great-great-grandmother’s, a vial of blessed water from the Black Lake, and her special herbs and was working her Scrying Spell. She could hear the two Guardsmen discussing what she was doing but concentrated on the task at hand. They had been around her long enough to know she wasn't wasting time; any other explanations would have to wait.
The spell took less than five minutes and had a side effect she had only experienced one other time in her life. Not only did she get a location on Andrew but she also had a vision of what he was planning. The scene that played out in her mind was like watching a horror movie only she could feel what each character felt. Her heart raced and a cold sweat broke out all over her body but she was stuck, watching the complete annihilation of a quaint little community tucked in a once beautifully lush valley. Everything she saw was from Andrew’s point of view so although she hadn’t seen him, she knew he was there but that was the only thing that felt familiar.
She searched the faces of the dead and injured for any indication of the target of the asshole’s destruction but nothing looked familiar and there wasn’t any sound to help. All she knew was that he was somewhere off a rocky coast with turbulent waters and he was having a great time hurting anyone and everyone in his path. The silent movie of destruction went on and on. When she was sure she couldn’t take any more pain and suffering and had decided to see what the guys thought about what she had seen, her heart ceased to beat and her lungs refused to hold air, there standing in the middle of the war zone was Royce. His brow was furrowed, his brown eyes scanning the area for those that most needed his help. Her heart broke when she saw the cuts and bruises covering most of his beautiful face and his torn, bloody and soot-covered clothes.
The horror show unfolding in Andrew’s mind switched to slow motion as Royce moved from person to person helping the living from the rubble and getting them to safety. He wasn’t the only one working rescue but he was the only one that mattered to her. He shouted something and she cursed the lack of sound. In the next instant, a taller version of Royce (Was that even possible?) appeared to his right. The resemblance was uncanny. The new guy’s hair was short and curly but an auburn red instead of bright red and he was not all muscular and hunky, more long and lean which only added to how absolutely tall he was. The two worked furiously to clear away the debris, looking for someone or something specific. Even though only a vision, she could tell they were engaged in a constant stream of mind speak, another wonderful perk of being magical.
An ominous sense of danger filled her and once again her breath stilled in her lungs. She watched as both men turned in unison and began running almost faster than her eyes could track. They were obviously screaming orders to anyone that could hear from the expressions they wore and the way their mouths moved. The feeling of impending doom engulfed every cell of Kyra’s body as she felt Andrew’s enjoyment grow. The sick son if a bitch was enjoying what he was seeing and delighted that more was coming.
Horror movies had never been her thing and to have the man that was her mate in a starring role in one that would be a reality was seriously freaking her out. Sifting through everything she had ever learned that was stored in her goofy brain, she looked for a way to pull out of the vision. Finally, she found what she thought might work, but true to form, a bright light burst before her eyes, vibrations of an explosion she knew was taking place in her mind gave her the sensation of falling right before her world went black.
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Kyra St. Croix is a strong, feisty, independent woman who is not afraid to tell speak her mind. An incredibly powerful white witch born of the High Priestess and a human father, she hasn’t let a little thing like lack of height stop her from having the life she knows she deserves. Early on she learned to use all she was given to achieve her goals. Twenty-five years ago, she turned her back on her birthright hoping that one day Destiny would bring her the love she was promised. Her belief that she will doing anything for that love is stretched to the breaking point when the One she waited for will not accepted who she is and can only see what she is. Now, Hope may be Kyra’s worst enemy.

There Are No Coincidences…

Royce O'Reilly is the oldest and most respected member of the MacLendon Force. Since joining the Golden Fire Clan, he has been proud to watch all whom he calls brethren become fierce warriors, ever faithful to eradicating those that would destroy all they hold dear. His life has been dedicated to the training and guidance of the younger Guardsmen, one of his proudest accomplishments. One hundred and fifty-six years of life have given him immeasurable joy and now that three of his brethren have found and mated the One the Universe made for them, hope has been restored not only to the honorable Guardsman but also to dragon kin. Unfortunately, Royce is learning that Hope can be fickle and the Universe has a sick sense of humor, especially when they have made his Destiny in the form of a five-foot two-inch bundle of powerful Earth witch named Kyra St. Croix.

The Universe Does Not Make Mistakes…

Two souls…destined for a Great Love decreed by Fate. But Fate has Her hands full with this couple and if that wasn’t enough, the traitor has an army ready to destroy all they both hold dear. Can he forget the past and believe in the future? Can she forgive the betrayal and believe Love always find a way? Can they defeat an evil with no conscience, only the desire for vengeance? The Universe, the Goddess and Fate have their work cut out for them if Kyra is to know the love of her dragon.

Fate Will Not Be Denied…


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Mom of two rockin' girls, Reader of everything, Author of The Dragon Guards series and many more surprises to come!


I am a sarcastic,sometimes foul-mouthed, not afraid to drink a beer, always southern woman with 2 of the most amazing teenage daughters, a menagerie of animals and a voracious appetite for reading who recently decided to write the storied running through her brain. I read my first book, Dr Suess' Cat in The Hat by myself at 4 and was hooked.
I believe a good book along with shoes, makeup and purses will never let a girl down and that all heroes of all the books I have ever read or will ever write pale in comparison to my daddy! I am a sucker for a happy ending and love some hot sweaty sex with a healthy dose of romance.
I am still working on my story but believe it will contain all of the above with as much SPICE as I can work into it. CHEERS!
excerptLaughing, they began their trek, joking and teasing but the fun was long forgotten after several hours of endless walking. Kyra was hot, tired and seriously pissed, convinced they were just wasting time, aimlessly marching around the hillside. She was just about to suggest a break when a chill ran down her spine and her hands began to shake. Without saying a word, she dropped into the lotus position with her backpack on her lap and began pulling out her supplies, completely ignoring Lance’s bitching and Devon’s inquiries about her well being It took only a few seconds and she had the silver-framed mirror that had been her great-great-grandmother’s, a vial of blessed water from the Black Lake, and her special herbs and was working her Scrying Spell. She could hear the two Guardsmen discussing what she was doing but concentrated on the task at hand. They had been around her long enough to know she wasn't wasting time; any other explanations would have to wait.
The spell took less than five minutes and had a side effect she had only experienced one other time in her life. Not only did she get a location on Andrew but she also had a vision of what he was planning. The scene that played out in her mind was like watching a horror movie only she could feel what each character felt. Her heart raced and a cold sweat broke out all over her body but she was stuck, watching the complete annihilation of a quaint little community tucked in a once beautifully lush valley. Everything she saw was from Andrew’s point of view so although she hadn’t seen him, she knew he was there but that was the only thing that felt familiar.
She searched the faces of the dead and injured for any indication of the target of the asshole’s destruction but nothing looked familiar and there wasn’t any sound to help. All she knew was that he was somewhere off a rocky coast with turbulent waters and he was having a great time hurting anyone and everyone in his path. The silent movie of destruction went on and on. When she was sure she couldn’t take any more pain and suffering and had decided to see what the guys thought about what she had seen, her heart ceased to beat and her lungs refused to hold air, there standing in the middle of the war zone was Royce. His brow was furrowed, his brown eyes scanning the area for those that most needed his help. Her heart broke when she saw the cuts and bruises covering most of his beautiful face and his torn, bloody and soot-covered clothes.
The horror show unfolding in Andrew’s mind switched to slow motion as Royce moved from person to person helping the living from the rubble and getting them to safety. He wasn’t the only one working rescue but he was the only one that mattered to her. He shouted something and she cursed the lack of sound. In the next instant, a taller version of Royce (Was that even possible?) appeared to his right. The resemblance was uncanny. The new guy’s hair was short and curly but an auburn red instead of bright red and he was not all muscular and hunky, more long and lean which only added to how absolutely tall he was. The two worked furiously to clear away the debris, looking for someone or something specific. Even though only a vision, she could tell they were engaged in a constant stream of mind speak, another wonderful perk of being magical.
An ominous sense of danger filled her and once again her breath stilled in her lungs. She watched as both men turned in unison and began running almost faster than her eyes could track. They were obviously screaming orders to anyone that could hear from the expressions they wore and the way their mouths moved. The feeling of impending doom engulfed every cell of Kyra’s body as she felt Andrew’s enjoyment grow. The sick son if a bitch was enjoying what he was seeing and delighted that more was coming.
Horror movies had never been her thing and to have the man that was her mate in a starring role in one that would be a reality was seriously freaking her out. Sifting through everything she had ever learned that was stored in her goofy brain, she looked for a way to pull out of the vision. Finally, she found what she thought might work, but true to form, a bright light burst before her eyes, vibrations of an explosion she knew was taking place in her mind gave her the sensation of falling right before her world went black.
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Happy New Year.

Chinese’s new year that is.

The year of the dragon.

The dragon is a symbol of good fortune and intense power.

So what does that mean, for all of us?

I guess time will tell, huh?

Anyway, I spent most of Saturday, going over one chapter.

Yeah, you read that right.

One. Frickin’. Chapter.

How sad is that?

*raises hand in a halting gesture*

Don’t answer that. :)

Although, I did get through another chapter afterwards, but still . . .

Sometimes I drive myself crazy because I’m such a perfectionist when it comes to my work. But I know in the long run, it’ll be worth it. At least, I hope so. There’s always that looming fear of failure though. However, I like to be a doer instead of a talker, if ya know what I mean. And if we aren’t in danger of failing, then we’re not growing, right?

My critique partner told me the other day her agent had told her the interest in paranormal books will soon be gone. I also had heard the same thing from another agent. But the thing is, how do they know? And it’s kind of hard for me to believe (not because my books are YA paranormal books) because there are paranormal shows on TV (Vampire Diaries, The Secret Circle, Supernatural, True Blood, etc.) that are extremely popular. Not to mention, the movie industry is still pumping out paranormal/supernatural movies. So I don’t get why some agents feel that way. The only reason I can think of is because The Hunger Games movie is coming out, which might propel people to buy more dystopian books and in turn, would jet those types of books into super popularity.

I don’t know.

I love The Hunger Games book and can’t wait for the movie to come out, and if dystopia books do become the ‘in’ thing for a while, then so be it. And honestly, I wouldn’t mind reading more of them. But I have to say, it’s still hard for me to believe that people will stop buying paranormal books. And again, I’m not just saying that because I have a three-book series I’ll be publishing.

I’m sure there are people who are tired of vampires, werewolves, and zombies. But if a story is able to grab the reader by the face and pull them into the story. . . . Well, you got yourself a damn good book, regardless if it’s the ‘in’ thing or not, right?

I’ll admit, I am kind of concern about the whole paranormal books dying off, even though I find it hard to believe.

But you know what?

I love, love, love, Beyond the Eyes, Dark Spirits, and the writing-in-progress third book to my series, The Devil’s Third.

I’m excited and petrified to share my books with the world, and I hope whoever reads them, will love the characters and story as much as I do.

Now, I should get back to work because there’s still A LOT to do. Not to mention, I have things to do outside of this wonderful writing bubble I’m in.

Have a wonderful Monday. :)

Twelve Years Ago and Now

Okay, this is weird. Check these similarities out. . . .

Twelve years ago we were in a crazy scary apocalyptic like storm where the hail rain upon us so fast and furious that very few people had escape the physical damage it caused. Our skylight in the diningroom, for example, was busted, and we came home to a diningroom full of glass and hail. Kevin had to climb on the roof and tarp it.

This year (twelve years later) we were hit by a crazy, scary tornado, and our roof got damaged, and that same ugly ass blue tarp we had used to cover the gaping skylight hole twelve years ago, is on our roof right now.

Twelve years ago, Kevin’s brother died at the beginning of the year.

This year, my mom died at the beginning of the year.

Twelve years ago, Kevin got a different job.

This year, he also got a different job.

Twelve years ago, Kevin bought a Ford truck.

This year, he also bought a Ford truck.

Isn’t that weird?

I think there are more similarities, but I can’t think of them right now. But twelve years ago was the year of the rabbit, and the mirrored events from 1999 to this year seems more than just coincidental. Therefore, it makes Kevin and I wonder what 2012, which is the year of the dragon, which Kevin was born in the year of the dragon, is going to be like. We wonder if it’s going to be similar to our year back in 2000.

What about you? Can you think of any similarities that had happened to you twelve years ago and this year?