Death Card
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“You are a changeling hunter, the one that brought her in?” She laughs at this. “Interesting. You aren’t her consort though, well not yet. Did you know he wants you? As badly as he wants to be free?” she turns all her focus on me.
I stare at her because there is nothing to say. She knows everything from just that one touch, from just that one moment alone with Grey’s mind. We were caught in a lie, and now I find out that Grey wants me? I thought he hated the Fae. I thought he hated me.
I decide to own up to it and be truthful. “We are fleeing from Michael, and I opened a portal to Faerie. They aren’t from the Dark, and I now find out I am the Changer. We needed someplace to come and figure out our next move. This is where we chose.”
“You opened a portal?” the Queen asks, with a shocked expression. She is debating whether it is true that I am the Changer, and I believe this just helped convince her to give us a chance.
“Yes, while I thought I was opening one to another place on Earth, it ended up being here.”
She stares at me for what seems like an eternity. The giant cats are now both pacing back and forth behind her. I know if she gives the command, they will attack.
“How do I know you are the actual Changer?” she says, in an arrogant tone. Fucking Fae.
I pull out the sword from its scabbard strapped to my back. It gleams from the light in the room. The hilt starts to heat up, and just like in Michael’s office, the diamond starts to glow. The purple is so bright, everyone shields their eyes. I am immune.
“You have the sword,” she says in shock.
“Yes, we stole it from Michael before we fled,” I tell her. She pauses and considers what to do with us. I fidget under her glare. If she doesn’t give us a safe-haven, we are fucking screwed.
“I’ll grant you sanctuary,” she says, “Under a few conditions. Since you are obviously the Changer from the way you were able to grab that sword without it turning you into dust, I will need some assurances. The Prince has told me of the Light’s intentions, but you know nothing of mine. So, I will lay it out for you. I want out of Faerie. I want to rule the portals and Earth. I think a change is just what humanity needs, and I need the power to do it, which is where you come in. So, Azrael what do you say? Want to join the Dark?”
Acknowledgments
There are so many people to thank. This book was a very long time coming, and because of all the amazing people I have met along the way, it was made possible.
First off, I want to thank NaNoWriMo for having such an awesome platform for writers like me to get their asses in gear. Without it, the book would not be finished.
A big HUGE thank you to C.M. Wright for being my cheerleader, confidant, and just general awesome person. You make me a better writer, and I am forever grateful to have met you.
Thank you, Aspen Marks, and Isobelle Carmichael for showing me that having fellow authors who have your back make the world of difference. You ladies are my rocks, and I am keeping you forever!
Sosha, you are the best PA an author could ask for. You brought me up from a no-name author to the superstar I am today, or plan on being…lol. I couldn’t have done this thing without you.
Members of RHIA Facebook group, you all provided me with a place to ask questions, and not feel judged. This is the group that every new author should have. I have never felt so appreciated and included in all my life.
To Robin Lee, my amazing editor you truly are a superstar. I can’t explain how much Death Card would be not be the book it is without you. You took my baby, and turned it into an adult.
Nichole Witholder, your ability to see my vision for this cover was outstanding. It is everything I imaged it to be and more. You are a true creator of dreams.
For my Frannabina, you have been, and will always be a piece of my heart. I could not have lived this life without you. I love you.
Kristi, my soul sister, this last year has taught me that best friends appear when you need them the most. Being able to grow our babies up together brings me so much joy. Thank you for being my number one fan. I love you.
Lastly, but not least, thank you to my husband and two beautiful girls. There is no life without you in it. You are my everything, the reason I live and breathe. I love you.
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