In today’s excerpt from the Immaculate (Ancient Blood 3), Mara had been dealing with some upsetting issues and went to Adam for support. She didn’t want to spend the night alone, so he offered to let her stay with him.
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Excerpt:
Mara’s knee brushed something solid and her eyes flew open. She released her pent-up breath, remembering she’d fallen asleep in Adam’s room. A thin stream of sunlight bled through the drawn curtains. As her eyes adjusted to the room’s dimness, Adam’s silhouette became clearer.
His breathing was so slow and faint that for a moment she wondered if he was alive. A wry smile tugged at her lips. Undead.
Yet he wasn’t a monster, wasn’t a ghost. He wasn’t dead. Adam had been born, just like every other animal on the planet.
And a bit more, if you would like to continue:
Sometime during the day, he’d rolled onto his side. The sheet draped over his waist, exposing his back and shoulders.
Hesitantly, she lifted her hand and rested her palm between his shoulder blades. His smooth flesh felt cool, not cold. She slowly swept her hand across his shoulder and down his back. His body was so hard, powerful, and filled with inhuman strength. Touching him was akin to caressing a wild, sensuous animal.
“That feels nice,” he murmured.
Her heart leapt, and she paused, her hand on his waist. She hadn’t realized he was awake.
He turned to her, his head resting on his arm while his other hand stroked her cheek.
“I’m not so different from you, Mara.”
The Immaculate
by Kate Hill
Series: Ancient Blood
Format(s): Ebook
Heat Level: Steamy
Pairing(s): M/F
Genre/Themes: Paranormal, Vampires
Length: Novel
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Scarred in mind and body after a brutal attack, Mara travels to Spain in pursuit of an explanation for flashbacks that hint at supernatural evil. There she meets Adam, a gorgeous vampire fighting demons of his own. Bound by mutual attraction and suffering, it seems they can heal each other, until their romantic relationship turns potentially deadly for one of them.
Note: The Immaculate was previously published. This re-edited version contains additional scenes. The Immaculate contains scenes with sex and violence. The story refers to past rape, past child abuse, and a past suicide attempt.
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Great description, brings the scene to life.
Very sensual scene! I can certainly see why she’s attracted to him.
That was the word I was thinking, Jenna, sensual. Great writing Kate.