Teaser Tuesday

Concealed in the shadows, Ward made his way into the forest that surrounded his home. The moon shone down, illuminating the winding path in its silvery glow. 

As he walked, the scent of pine and earth filled his nostrils, reminding him of the peace and quiet that could be found in this secluded place. He loved his clan, but he still savored these moments alone. The forest gave him peace. 

Ward smiled faintly as the symphony of crickets, cicadas, and other insects filled the air, their chirping growing louder, almost as if they understood he needed to be distracted from his thoughts. 

Nearby, the cry of a raven echoed through the air. Taking a quick glance around, he noticed a number of the birds perched on branches, observing him intently.

A small fox darted out from the underbrush, body submissive as it approached. Its fur glowed softly under the moonlight as it stopped a few feet away, first staring at the birds then at Ward, its eyes reflecting a cautious curiosity. 

Odd.

Intrigued, Ward knelt down slowly, extending a hand toward the small creature. The fox, after another quick glance at the ravens, cautiously edged closer, its nose twitching as it sniffed his outstretched hand. 

Giving a soft chuff, the fox seemed to accept him, coming forward to nuzzle against his palm, nervous. Something seem to be bother it.  

“What troubles you, little one?” he asked gently.

The fox’s ears twitched, then it turned its head slightly toward the north before looking back at Ward. Understanding dawned on him—this was not just a chance encounter. There was a problem.

“Something is amiss deeper in his woods, yes? Is that why you seek me out? Okay, then.”

As Ward rose to his feet, the ravens took to the skies. 

Pucker Up Monday

It's not what you think. Since Mondays do tend to suck, I thought I'd start the week off right for ya.

Pucker Up Monday

It's not what you think. Since Mondays do tend to suck, I thought I'd start the week off right for ya.

Teaser Tuesday

 

Okay, since Beyond the Darkness is now on preorder, I'm going to start teasers from Seduced by Moonlight, #1 Gargoyles of San DeLain.

We met Ward, the king of the gargoyles in the daemon series. Now we're gonna get to know him lol.

 

Chapter One – Ward

AS NIGHT crept across the land, Ward Tywyll stepped outside his castle walls. The imposing structure stood tall behind him, its centuries-old stones a testament to strength and resilience.

Shadows danced across the surface, highlighting the scars from previous battles. His own blood graced those walls. A hot breeze teased his hair, and he huffed.

Summer was finally coming to a close. The once-lush green fields now held more hints of brown and gold. A faint hint of floral perfume still lingered even shades of orange, yellow, and red began to dominate the landscape as leaves changed color.

Ward gazed about his home, pride filling his chest. This place had withstood the test of time. It rose from the earth like a beast of ancient legend, its stone walls weathered and worn from centuries of standing tall against the winds of time.

As the Alpha King, it fell upon him to protect and promote the well-being of his kin, as it should be. And he fulfilled that duty. But there was no denying a restlessness stirred deep within, bubbling up from some unknown place and seeping into every aspect of his being.

It gnawed at him, urging him to move, to do, to find that something that was missing. Only he didn’t know what was needed—he couldn’t quite put his finger on it—and the restlessness was increasing, like a wild beast trapped inside him, clawing at the walls of his soul.

As soon as the sun set, its last lingering rays gone and stone no longer encased his body, a primal urge surged through him, a deep hunger that demanded satisfaction. The call to leave, to hunt, was irresistible.

But, again, he didn’t know what he was hunting for or where to look. He’d tried ignoring the need, resisting the call, for all of the good it did. Recently, he’d developed a habit of strolling through his territory, hoping to find some form of solace. He wasn’t sure what he was trying to achieve, other than maintaining his sanity.

After completing his required tasks, he couldn’t resist the urge to wander.

With a quick check of his cell phone, he saw it was quickly approaching midnight. Well, he’d lasted longer than usual. With a wave of his hand, Ward cast a powerful glamour to hide his true form—that of a fearsome gargoyle.

Although he shouldn’t run across humans, especially since his territory was quite a distance from San DeLain, that didn’t mean a hiker didn’t get lost out there occasionally.

Concealed in the shadows, he made his way into the forest that surrounded his home. The moon shone down, illuminating the winding path in its silvery glow.