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This week’s excerpt is from Mia’s Warrior Witch, the second Love Charms short story set in the Pandemonium universe in which demons have taken over the world. The residents of Earth, including vampires, witches, and werewolves, have joined together to defeat the demon masters.
In this excerpt, Mia and Zoe meet for the first time under dangerous circumstances.
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Excerpt:
The vehicle stopped a short distance from them, and the sole occupant stepped out. She was quite tall and her cropped white-blond hair was a stunning contrast to the black body armor that clung to her athletic body. She had pale, smooth skin, a square jaw, and full, pink lips. Dark glasses shielded her eyes, but Mia could feel the power of her stare. Her hand rested over her sidearm and a dagger was strapped to her thigh.
“Shane and Mia?” she asked.
“Who’s wants to know?” Shane demanded.
“Name’s Zoe. Your parents sent me.”
“Where are they?” Mia asked, not caring if she sounded panicked.
“They’re fine. I’m here to take you to them.”
“Why should we believe you?” Shane said. “We don’t even know what’s going on here.”
Zoe glanced skyward. She removed her glasses and stared at them with the most beautiful blue eyes Mia had ever seen. If she hadn’t been so worried about her family, Mia would have been a little giddy over this woman.
“I know you have questions,” Zoe said. “But we don’t have much time out here. That demon you fought off will be back with its clan. Since the demon occupation, this area has become a breeding ground for the winged ones. Your family is safe with my coven.”
“What coven is that?”
“The Coven of Celestial Sleep.”
Shane nodded. “I know them.”
“As a Warrior of Sir Guy, I’m sure you do.”
“Because I know them doesn’t mean I trust you.”
“Right now you don’t have much choice.”
“Don’t we?”
“Listen, I came here to help you because your parents said you’d be arriving today. This world has literally gone to hell while you were in the other realm. You can stay here on your own, maybe survive, and dig for answers about what’s happened, or you can come with me now.”
“I think she’s honest, Shane,” Mia said.
He glanced at her and narrowed his eyes. “I’m not so easily convinced.”
“Maybe they’ll do a better job of convincing you, then.” Zoe pointed to a flock of winged demons flying their way. “And if you’re heading for the caves, that’s where the demons lay their eggs. They’re well protected and you won’t get out of there alive. Get in if you want to come with me.” Zoe jumped into the driver’s seat.
Mia and Shane exchanged another quick glance and dived into Zoe’s vehicle before she spun it around, dirt and rock spewing from its thick tires, and sped off.
From where she sat in the front beside Zoe, Mia jounced around. Her teeth jarred as Zoe maneuvered over the rough terrain. Mia quickly fastened her seatbelt, unsure if even that could help her. Zoe drove like a woman possessed.
“Go a little faster! You might not kill us!” Mia shouted above the noise of the engine and the ever-increasing pitch of the demon’s shrieks.
Mia’s Warrior Witch
by Kate Hill
Series: Love Charms
Universe: Pandemonium
Format(s): Ebook
Heat Level: Some Sensual Scenes
Pairing(s): F/F
Genre/Themes: Female Warrior, LGBTQ, Magic, Opposites Attract, Paranormal
Length: Short Story
Purchase Link: Coming Soon!
Mia’s knack for growing magical clover has kept her safe but secluded since the demon occupation. Her only connection to her home world is through Zoe, a powerful warrior witch with a gift to travel between worlds.
Certain that Zoe could never return her romantic feelings, Mia hides her attraction to her. When Zoe barely makes it to Mia’s cabin alive after a demon attack, the women reveal their feelings for each other.
Zoe is duty-bound to deliver Mia’s magical clover in time for a St. Patrick’s Day protection spell that means life or death for a group of captive werewolves. Will she make it back to her beloved after this final mission?
Note: Mia’s Warrior Witch is a very short f/f paranormal romance with mild sensuality. It is part of the Pandemonium universe.
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Sounds like a bit of a departure for you, Kate.
Looking forward to hosting you at Beyond Romance.
OMG I laughed out loud when I read this: “Go a little faster! You might not kill us!” Love it!