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This week I’m doing a blast from the past excerpt from one of my earliest stories in the Pandemonium universe. This excerpt is from Fangs and Fists: Bolt.
Bolt and Kiara’s world was turned upside down when demons took over and captured werewolves to fight as gladiators for their pleasure. In this scene, Kiara’s mate, Grit, has been killed in the arena. In an attempt to protect her and her young son, Bolt claims her as his mate, but they’re still under the demons’ control.
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Excerpt:
Sometimes Kiara felt like the masters watched everyone, every second. Perhaps they did. With their magic and technology, they could do almost anything. That was how they’d managed to capture so many wolves.
Unlike certain other species, wolves lived much as they did thousands of years ago. They hunted for food, took shelter in caves or in cabins made by their own hands. They accepted little of modern life. For years they’d taken pride in their ability to survive simply, happily, but what they considered independence might ultimately destroy them. The freedom they valued had been taken by creatures who had spent generations perfecting magic and advancing technological skills.
“Is there anything I can do to help you?” Lila asked.
“No, but thank you for your kindness.”
“It’s all we have left, isn’t it? If we’re not kind to each other, no one else will be. Not here.”
Kiara nodded. Lila walked to the door.
Just moments after she left, the door burst open.
Startled, Kiara jumped to her feet, her senses alive. Two guards shoved Bolt inside. Naked and covered from head to toe in dried blood, he stood, trembling visibly. His blue gaze found hers and Kiara felt a bit ill. She’d never seen him like this.
“She’s yours now,” said one of the guards. “We’ll remove the cub of her previous mate.”
Kiara nearly panicked. She growled, her inner wolf on the verge of attacking the guards, futile as it would be. Still, she’d rather die fighting to protect Jett than willingly surrender him to these monsters.
“No,” Bolt said. “The cub is too young. Let her keep him for now.”
“Very well,” said the second guard. “But it will soon be weaned. Do your duty, wolf. She’s a healthy female and ripe for more offspring.”
The guards marched out, leaving Kiara and Bolt facing each other.
Fangs and Fists (Collection)
by Kate Hill
Series: Fangs and Fists
Universe: Pandemonium
Format(s): Ebook
Heat Level: Erotic
Pairing(s): M/F
Genre/Themes: Paranormal
Length: Novella
Cover Art: Bryan Keller
Purchase Links: Changeling Press
In a futuristic world ruled by demons, werewolf gladiators are enslaved to fight for the amusement of their evil masters.
Bolt (Fangs and Fists 1): Bolt and Kiara have loved each other from the moment they met, but Kiara was mated to Bolt’s best friend. When Grit is killed in the arena, they surrender to their desire. Will their love be strong enough to help them win freedom from their evil masters?
Grit (Fangs and Fists 2): Grit died in the arena, only to be resurrected by a demon. He lives a shadowy existence as one of the soulless, remembering only bits and pieces of his former life. Long ago, vampire warrior Zari helped Grit escape. Now they’re free to explore their feelings as they fight the demons. Whatever the outcome, Zari and Grit intend to face it together.
Victor (Fangs and Fists 3): Jolanda’s a member of a secret pack of wolf witches who want to free their kin from the demon tower. Victor is the Alpha she needs to help her. Together they plan an escape from the tower, hoping to strike a blow the demon masters will never forget.
Haylen (Fangs and Fists 4): Faith healer turned resurrection demon, Haylen served the masters for centuries, creating legions of the soulless. Maddy, a mechanic with magical powers, has studied Haylen’s history and finds the demon fascinating. But she’s even more intrigued by the man he can become. In a world where good and evil are constantly at war, can the good witch save the demon’s soul?
Great cover!
Oh my, it does not look good for them!
This sounds like a really intriguing series. I don’t think I’ve read anything from any of them.
Should remedy that!
Oh, and I agree with Tina’s praise – fantastic, sexy cover!
I would not want to be in her shoes. What an alien world.