Excerpt
Many exciting changes had occurred over the past
couple of days. Although Chansey accepted my marriage proposal, she still
didn’t know a lot about the world of vampires and there was much she needed to
learn. “Do you think you would feel comfortable joining the others for dinner
tonight? If you are going to live in a house of vampires you will need to
become accustomed to the sight of blood drinking.”
She swallowed hard. “Where do they get the blood?”
“There is a community of humans called Black Swans
that know about us and support our cause. Some of the Black Swans choose to
become Blood Swans, which means they freely give of their blood supply for our
sustenance.”
She looked thoughtful and asked, “Do you bite the
Blood Swans?”
“I’m sure there are Blood Swans that would like to
be bitten, but we do not drink directly from them. There are humans that allow
themselves to be bitten, but we discourage it because it is too easy to lose
control. There are groups of humans called Seekers that desire the company of
vampires and wish to be turned. Seekers willingly allow vampires to bite them
as a way of being introduced into the community. Then, there are also Blood
Dolls. They enjoy and are addicted to the act of being bitten because of the umm...ecstasy
they receive from it. They refer to the pleasure of the bite as The Kiss.”
“Have you ever bitten a Blood Doll?”
My answer was not going to please her. “We have all
had a Blood Doll at some point in our existence, but it was a very long time
ago.”
The angry versus jealous expression on her face told
me she didn’t appreciate my honest answer. “How many have you had?”
I looked to the ground for help, but found none.
“Only one.”
“What was her name?”she asked, jealously.
“Her name was Luciana and our relationship meant
nothing. It can’t really even be considered a relationship. I drank from her.
There was nothing romantic between us because it isn’t like that for vampires.
The only thing we feel romantic about is the blood we crave. And our Agápes,” I
explained.
Her hands went to her hips. Uh oh. Not a great sign
for me. “Did your relationship with her last a long time?”
I was probably about to shoot myself in the foot or
cause her to shoot me. “Depends on what you consider a long time.”
She was becoming aggravated with my vague answers
and slightly raised her voice as she interrogated further. “Please, answer the
question that you are avoiding. How long was Luciana your Blood Doll?”
“A little more than two years,” I admitted. Although
two years was nothing for a vampire, it was rather significant in the life of a
human and I knew by the look on her face that my answer didn’t sit well with
her.
She became silenced by my unintentional hurtful
admission. Now, she looked at the ground in search of the right words. The
silence surrounding us emphasized the beat of her rapid heart before she
finally continued, “What ended your relationship with Luciana?”
“She thought she loved me. I failed to convince her
that it was the result of The Kiss she loved, so I ended all contact with her.”
Chansey took a deep breath. “What happened to her?”
she asked.
“She found another vampire to feed on her and he
eventually turned her.”
This hole I was digging was getting deeper with each
question I answered. Chansey took the stance I had unfortunately become quite
familiar with when she shifted her weight over to one leg. “Incredible! There’s
a second vampire out there somewhere that’s convinced she’s in love with you?
You are quite the lady’s man, aren’t you?”
“Luciana is a vampire, but she is not in love with
me. She’s a vampire in love with the blood she drinks,” I clarified.
“Vampires have romantic relationships with other
vampires, so how do you know she isn’t still in love with you?”
“She just isn’t,” I argued.
I reached for her arm and she stepped out of my
reach. “But, how do you know, Curry?” she insisted.
“I’ve seen her since she was turned and she isn’t
interested. Nor am I. I was never interested in her for any reason other than
using her for blood when she was human.”
I cheated and used my vampire speed to catch her
before she could pull away from me again. I wrapped my arms around her and
kissed the top of her head as I pleaded, “You are the only one I have ever
loved in my human life or in my years as a vampire. The only one. Ever.”
She finally returned my embrace and said, “I’m
sorry. I know I must look like a jealous fool.”
I certainly couldn't fault her for feelings she
couldn’t control. “I understand because I have experienced some jealousy issues
when it comes to your admirers.”
“I don’t have admirers,” she argued.
“It certainly looks like it to me, but why don’t we
just call all of it water under the bridge?” I suggested.
“I think I can agree to that and my answer is ‘yes’
to your earlier question. I would love to join you and your family for dinner
tonight. Make mine AB negative,” she laughed.
“My, Miss Leclaire. You have a choosy palate. AB
negative is the sweetest and most difficult to come by.”
“It’s good to know I’m sweet and in high demand,”
she said as she walked her fingers up my chest.
“Your blood type is AB negative?”
“All day and all night long,” she laughed.
I wouldn’t have guessed that from when I tasted her,
but I only had a few drops. Maybe it was the Agápe bond throwing it off or
maybe I just didn’t have enough to be able to tell. “Chansey, don’t tell anyone
that. Always keep that to yourself.”
About the book
Blood Jewel The Vampire Agápe Series #2
"With the mystery of Chansey Leclaire and Curry Brennan’s connection solved, they are free to explore their newfound love for one another. Or so they thought...
When Marsala uses a witch and black magic to discover Curry’s whereabouts, he and Chansey are left with no choice. The newly engaged couple is forced to relocate away from their families at the new compound in Savannah, which causes some major changes in the plans for their upcoming wedding.
Relocating to Savannah might have saved Curry and Chansey from being discovered by Marsala, but it doesn’t stop her attempts to reach Curry or her efforts to harm Chansey through the use of black magic. As Marsala closes in, Curry faces the decision he never wanted to make. Will he keep Chansey human or condemn her to eternity as the thing he hates most?
As Curry waits for his hand to be forced, a newly turned vampire arrives at the Savannah compound in need of help. Not only is she a fledgeling in transition, she brings reports of escaping from a vampire cult still in possession of her sister, a human. Any attempt to save the captive human from a cult of vampires puts everyone in jeopardy. Can they risk entering a large cult to save one human being? And is so, how could they possibly do it successfully?
Love will grow. New mysteries will arise. A battle will ensue. A Blood Jewel will be found."
When Marsala uses a witch and black magic to discover Curry’s whereabouts, he and Chansey are left with no choice. The newly engaged couple is forced to relocate away from their families at the new compound in Savannah, which causes some major changes in the plans for their upcoming wedding.
Relocating to Savannah might have saved Curry and Chansey from being discovered by Marsala, but it doesn’t stop her attempts to reach Curry or her efforts to harm Chansey through the use of black magic. As Marsala closes in, Curry faces the decision he never wanted to make. Will he keep Chansey human or condemn her to eternity as the thing he hates most?
As Curry waits for his hand to be forced, a newly turned vampire arrives at the Savannah compound in need of help. Not only is she a fledgeling in transition, she brings reports of escaping from a vampire cult still in possession of her sister, a human. Any attempt to save the captive human from a cult of vampires puts everyone in jeopardy. Can they risk entering a large cult to save one human being? And is so, how could they possibly do it successfully?
Love will grow. New mysteries will arise. A battle will ensue. A Blood Jewel will be found."
About the author
I am a wife, mother of two daughters and a labor and delivery nurse. I have recently added Paranormal Romance Writer to my list of things to keep be busy, but I am ecstatic to release my debut novel, Blood of Anteros, the first book inThe Vampire Agápe Series.
Like others that enjoy a great story of paranormal romance, I am easily bored by the tale of an obtainable, ordinary romance and was inspired to create The Vampire Agápe Series. When I am not tied up with my family or delivering babies, I am working feverishly on the second book in The Vampire Agápe Series.
Like others that enjoy a great story of paranormal romance, I am easily bored by the tale of an obtainable, ordinary romance and was inspired to create The Vampire Agápe Series. When I am not tied up with my family or delivering babies, I am working feverishly on the second book in The Vampire Agápe Series.
