Immortal Destiny Book 3 – Wolves and Black Roses

Copyright 2011 Lorraine Kennedy

A love triangle is complicated enough, but when it involves a werewolf and a vampire, it can get downright scary.

Summer Gray Eagle’s fate has always been tied to the immortal sisters, but in ways that she could never have imagined. College girls are dying in a series of bizarre murders. Summer is caught up in helping the police catch the killer when her girlhood crush shows up to take her home to her groom, and a prearranged marriage that she is set against. Summer has loved Anton since she was a young girl, and she is determined to entice him into falling in love with her long before she ever makes it to the altar.

Unfortunately, Summer runs into a number of problems. Anton just happens to be a werewolf, and she is about to become the obsession of a gorgeous but sinister vampire. Summer is about to enter a world of passion and danger that will change her life forever.

Wolves and Black Roses Excerpt

She was entombed in darkness - a darkness so complete that nothing existed beyond that black void but her own poisonous thoughts and fears. The rapid pounding of her heart was like a relentless hammer beating against her chest. 

How long had she been here?

Terror had been her constant companion - its grip so tight that she no longer knew what it felt like to not be afraid.

She could hear movement above the pounding of her heart. Something scurried across the floor and brushed up against her leg.

Summer put a hand over her mouth to keep from screaming. She dare not make any noise for fear that she would wake them. For now they lay rotting in their coffins - unaware of her and her terror.

There was another sound - a creaking. It came from the direction of where the coffins were lined up against the cold - gray wall.

Something came out of the darkness to brush up against her hair. Her mind exploded with panic, and she scrambled up the steep stairs to the opening of the tomb.

Pounding and digging at the door, she could no longer contain her terror and she began to shriek.

The heavy door creaked and groaned as it was pulled open. For so long the darkness had stolen her sight, that now even the moonlight was blinding.

She could see only a looming shadow that grew as it moved toward her.

He stood there on the stone steps, a silhouette against the moonlight streaming in from the open door of the tomb. His dark eyes resonated an inner light - the light of the immortal.

Screaming, she backed away.

“Come my love,” he said, holding out his hand to her.

His eyes pulled at her - forcing her body to move against her will. She placed her hand in his and he led her out of the tomb.

The vision of the gravestones bathed in the light of the full moon was surreal - eerie, but she was aware of only one thing - her captor.

Drawing her down into the grass, he positioned himself above her. She felt the chill of his touch on her legs.

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Seducing the Wolf Excerpt

Short Story
Rating: Sizzling - Very detailed sexual encounters with graphic language that some may find offensive. Some graphic violence.
The wolf’s hunger is insatiable, and Emma is what he craves most of all. Ten years ago a stranger saved Emma’s life, and when he kissed her, he awoke a yearning that no other man can satisfy. Every year she comes back to her hometown in the Ozark Mountains, looking for Jeremiah, the legend of Lightning Ridge. The locals say he is a werewolf that lives deep in the mountains, but no one has ever seen him … that is except Emma.

Emma knows that the legend of Lightning Ridge is true … and she intends to find Jeremiah, but when she does, she may not be prepared for the hunger that consumes him.

Excerpt

Frantically she grabbed for low-lying branches, struggling against the wind. The storm had come out of nowhere - bringing with it, plummeting rains and wind.

When the first streaks of lightning illuminated the sky, Emma had known it was time to start back down the mountain, but when she’d tried to cross the bridge, it had been there … waiting. Since she’d crossed the river earlier, the wolf had been trailing her. It had kept to the shadows of the trees … watching. She’d gotten a brief glimpse, but it had quickly slipped out of sight into the thicket.

The wolf had made no threatening moves toward her … until now. It stood in the middle of the bridge, blocking her escape. Even over the wind she could hear its angry - hungry growls.

She would have to get across the river to get back down the mountain, and soon too. The river could wash the bridge away at any moment.

The large wolf took a step in her direction and Emma froze in place, not daring to move … barely able to breathe. Baring its teeth, the animal lunged toward her, but just at that moment there was a deafening crack and the bridge gave way to the rain swollen river.

The raging current pulled her under, but she managed to fight her way to the surface. Emma could feel sharp teeth biting at her clothes. The icy water closed off her breath, and her vision blurred until she could see nothing but darkness.

In her next moment of awareness, she was choking and gasping for air. When she could finally make her lungs work, Emma realized that she was no longer in the water, but resting on the riverbank. The rain had letup, but the wind still howled - drowned out by an occasional peal of thunder.

Instinctively Emma knew she wasn’t alone. She felt his presence close by.

A streak of lightning ripped across the darkened sky, illuminating the figure that stood over her. He was large, easily over six feet.

“Jeremiah!” she gasped.

The man continued to stare down at her, but said nothing.

“I’ve come to help you.”

He reached out to take her hand and pull her to her feet. “I’ve taken you to the other side of the river … you can now get off the mountain.”

Now that Emma was standing, she could see him more clearly. The wind whipped at his long hair, creating an ethereal image. He had one of the most handsome faces she’d ever seen, but it was his eyes that held her transfixed. They were almost gold in color, and seemed to glow, as if they held a light of their own. Glancing down, she became aware that he wore no clothing.

Emma gasped - not because he had no clothes, but because he was pure perfection. He was lean and hard, so much so that she could actually see the contours of his muscles beneath his skin as he moved.

A predator!

That’s what came to mind as she watched him. She was in awe of his graceful movements, and those eyes - so haunting - so mesmerizing.

Though she tried, Emma couldn’t help but take just a quick peek at what hung between his legs. At the sight of his abundant male endowment, she felt her heart skip a beat.

Emma looked away quickly so that he wouldn’t guess what she’d been thinking. “Jeremiah, I know it’s you. Please let me help you,” she pleaded.

Without warning, he pulled her into his arms. Her body trembled as his mouth came down on her lips. His tongue sought hers, and as he kissed her, an explosive energy seemed to engulf them.

She swayed on her feet when he released her.

“You can’t help me,” he told her before turning and walking away.

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Book 4 Immortal Destiny Series

The fourth book in the Immortal Destiny series is coming along great so hopefully it should be ready before the end of the year. Wolves and Black Roses will also be available in paperback in December. I want to thank all my readers for being so patient.