Bracing himself for the close quarters and the feeling of being in the middle of a Nightkeeper-winikin standoff, Sven used his magic to drop a section of the ward spell that guarded the compound. “Door’s open.”
“You going to be okay?” JT asked as they drove through.
The question surprised him, as did his fleeting impulse to let off some steam in the other man’s direction. The winikin might be kind of a dick, but he always told it like it was, and Natalie loved him, which had to mean something. Problem was, JT was also one of the more outspoken voices among the rebel winikin, and Cara was trying to meld the traditionalists and rebels into a unified fighting force. The last thing she needed was a rumor linking her to the last bachelor full-blooded Nightkeeper. It wouldn’t matter that the link came through his familiar, because half the time the damn coyote echoed his emotions. There was no way he’d be able to convince the others that Mac was on his own in this one. Presto, instant rumor, and hello, political nightmare.
So Sven gave the “no biggie” shrug that used to be his trademark but now felt strange and awkward. “I’ll be fine once I’m not inhaling doggie breath up close and personal.”
JT might’ve kept going at him, but as they rolled to a stop in front of the mansion, the door opened and Natalie came pelting out. And JT was a goner. Grinning and thoroughly distracted, he swung out of the Jeep and made a beeline for her.
Mac barked but held his place until Sven waved at the open door. “Go on. Go find her, for Christ’s sake. Get your damned belly rub, and leave me the hell out of it.”
But although the coyote lunged out and hit the ground running, he didn’t take off. Instead, he made a wide circle around the Jeep, yapping like a freaking Chihuahua. And as Sven dropped down out of the Jeep, JT bit off a curse and turned back to him, face set in hard, harsh lines. “Mac was right. There’s a problem.”
Sven looked beyond him to see that Natalie’s face was pale, her eyes wide. And behind her, Anna, the compound’s only itza’at seer, hovered in the doorway staring at him as if he were somehow her only hope. “What happened?” he grated as Mac slithered to a stop at his heels and stood there, quivering.
It was JT who said, “Cara’s gone missing . . . and the teleporters can’t lock on to her.”
Which meant she was either belowground . . . or dead.
Praise for the Nightkeepers Series
“This series goes right to your heart! Jessica Andersen is a must read for me!”
—#1 New York Times Bestselling Author J. R. Ward
Demonkeepers
“Andersen ramps up the danger . . . mix[ing] action . . . with soul-searching, lust, and romance. Jade’s inner journey is particularly engaging, and while the background makes more sense to returning fans, even new readers will find plenty to latch on to.”
—Publishers Weekly
“Destiny and free will are on a collision course in this high-stakes romantic drama. Andersen delivers another exhilarating entry!”
—Romantic Times
“Intense . . . thrilling . . . a world that fans of any genre will enjoy.”
—The Romance Readers Connection
”Fabulous. . . will have the audience appreciating the skills of master magician Jessica Andersen.”
—Midwest Book Review
Skykeepers
“An exciting, romantic, and imaginative tale, Skykeepers is guaranteed to keep readers entertained and turning the pages.”
—Romance Reviews Today
“A gripping story that pulled this reader right into her Final Prophecy series.”
—Romance Reader at Heart (top pick)
“The Final Prophecy is a well-written series that is as intricate as it is entertaining.”
—The Romance Readers Connection
“The world of Nightkeepers is wonderful, and I love visiting it. It is intricate, magical, and absolutely fascinating. . . . Step inside the Nightkeeper world and prepare to be swept away!”
—Joyfully Reviewed
Dawnkeepers
“Prophecy, passion, and powerful emotions—Dawnkeepers will keep you on the edge of your seat begging for more!”
—Wild on Books
“This exhilarating urban romantic fantasy saga is constructed around modernizing Mayan mythology . . . . The story line is fast-paced and filled with action as the over-arching Andersen mythology is wonderfully embellished with this engaging entry.”
—Genre Go Round Reviews
“Using the Mayan doomsday prophecy, Andersen continues to add complexity to her characters and her increasingly dense mythos. This intense brand of storytelling is a most welcome addition to the genre.”
—Romantic Times
“Action-packed with skillfully written and astounding fight scenes . . . will keep you on the edge of your seat begging for more.”
—Romance Junkies
Nightkeepers
“Raw passion, dark romance, and seat-of-your-pants suspense—I swear ancient Mayan gods and demons walk the modern earth!”
—#1New York Times Bestselling Author J. R. Ward
“Andersen’s got game when it comes to style and voice. I loved the kick-ass series . . . a mix of humor, suspense, mythology, and fantasy . . . a series that’s sure to be an instant reader favorite, and will put Andersen’s books on keeper shelves around the world.”
—New York Times Bestselling Author
Suzanne Brockmann
“I deeply enjoyed the story. It really hooked me!”
—New York Times Bestselling Author Angela Knight
“Part romance, mystery, and fairy tale . . . a captivating book with wide appeal.”
—Booklist
“[A] nonstop, action intensive plot.... Ms. Andersen delivers a story that is both solid romance and adventure novel. If you enjoy movies like Lara Croft . . . or just want something truly new, you will definitely want this.”
—Huntress Book Reviews
“Intense action, sensuality, and danger abound.”
—Romantic Times
“If Nightkeepers is any indication of her talent, then [Jessica Andersen] will become one of my favorites. . . . [The book] brought tears to my eyes and an ache in my heart. I read each word with bated breath.”
—Romance Junkies
“[A] terrific romantic fantasy . . . an excellent thriller. Jessica Andersen provides a strong story that . . . fans will cherish.”
—Midwest Book Review
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