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In last week’s excerpt from the Immaculate, Brett, a hybrid vampire, has gone off to face the far more powerful Immaculate vampire Vincent to protect his son Adam who is suffering from a strange new illness. In this week’s excerpt, Adam plans to intervene before Vincent destroys Brett.
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Excerpt:
Adam opened his eyes and glanced at the clock. The red digital numbers glowed with familiar clarity.
The slightest smile touched his lips, and he sat up. He wasn’t reeling with dizziness. For the first time in days, he felt powerful again.
Glancing at the IV, he noted a little over half the dose had finished dripping.
“I could almost kiss Matthew.” He settled back onto the bed, crossing his ankles, and tapping one foot anxiously. Already he hated being bed-bound. He could scarcely wait to get rid of the damn wires and go outside.
Terror.
He sat bolt upright.
Pain.
His telepathy hadn’t been this clear in days, either.
Something was happening to Brett.
Mara stepped into the room.
“What’s going on?”
“Wh-what do you mean?” she stammered. Her thoughts, spinning with memories of Vincent’s phone call, cried out to him. Brett was in terrible danger.
Adam stood. “Vincent’s here?”
“Not here.”
“Don’t play with me, Mara.”
Taking a step closer to him, she reached out tentatively with her mind. He allowed her to feel the strength emanating from him. Though not as powerful as before, he hoped it was enough to convince her he was well enough to deal with Vincent.
She smiled and reached for his hand. “The treatment’s working?”
Gently grasping her shoulders, he stared into her eyes. “Mara, please tell me what’s happened?”
She shook her head and tried pulling away, but he held her fast. His thoughts pried into hers. Though she exercised every defense she’d learned over the past weeks, her fragile skills couldn’t lock him out.
“So where’s this quarry?”
“He’s not here. Adam, what the hell are you doing?” In horror, she watched him tear out the IV. He stooped and unzipped his suitcase. Though he wished to offer her some comfort, it was impossible. The violence had begun, and it would only end with the destruction of the First Father. Not only that, Brett was probably being destroyed as they spoke.
“Brett hasn’t got a chance against Vincent.”
“And you do?”
“I’m feeling better.”
The Immaculate
by Kate Hill
Series: Ancient Blood
Format(s): Ebook
Heat Level: Steamy
Pairing(s): M/F
Genre/Themes: Paranormal, Vampires
Length: Novel
Cover art created at Canva.com
Purchase Links:
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DK2MCDF8
Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-immaculate-kate-hill/1005704391
UBL: https://books2read.com/u/bzywNL
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 relationships 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 and past child abuse.
Want a taste of Ancient Blood? About Time (Ancient Blood 3.5) is a free short story about Brett and Mercedes from the Immaculate. Learn more at https://kate-hill.com/about-time/.
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“I’m feeling better…” as he rips out his IV. Tough guy!
He must be tough! Can’t wait to see him when he’s at full strength!
An Immaculate vampire has an edge of most other species. 🙂
At this point, he can’t wait to be back there, either!
Oh wow, he’s more than determined. I love the part where he digs into Mara’s mind. Well done!
Every excerpt, Kate, you up the ante!
Thank you, Lisabet!