by Jaymin Eve
He lifted me closer and twirled me around. By the time my feet hit the soft layer of leaves and decaying forest matter, his lips were already on mine. Our kiss went on forever, and when I finally came up for air, I noticed a rain of petals cascading down over us – odd, because there were no flowers above us; the winter months had left the forest in its barest of states.
I caught a flash of gold in the corner of my eye, but by the time I looked there was nothing to be seen.
“She’s happy too,” Braxton said, clearly having caught on to what was happening. “Josephina was bestowing a blessing on us.”
My heart ached to think that she’d been so close and I had missed seeing her, but I was also overjoyed to know that she was watching over me. She was still so much in my life and heart.
Louis must have left us alone, because the forest was now empty of all but Braxton and me. The quiet closed around us, and as my mate reached forward to place both hands over mine, resting against my stomach, I knew this was the first day of the rest of our lives. As cliché as it was, until this moment I had never been free to love Braxton as he deserved. I had been tied to the king, unnaturally dragon mated, bonded to a race who needed me to save them.
But now … I could give myself wholly to my mate and children, and I knew that even with the multitude of trials we would face over the next thousand years, as long as I had my family and pack by my side, I’d take those trials and kick them fair in the balls.
I couldn’t freakin’ wait.
Stay tuned for more Supernatural Prison Stories featuring:
Maximus
Tyson
Jacob
Louis
Sneak peek of Maximus Compass’ story
Each night the emptiness claims me and each morning I force myself to awake. Aimlessly, I wander the streets of the human world, feeding to survive. At times I briefly contemplate ending it all, but I refuse to leave my brothers or Jessa.
Speaking of my number one girl, a buzzing illumination indicated I had another text. She was relentless, never letting me wallow in my misery.
Jessa babe: Maximus Compass, where the fuck are you? Seriously, dude. I’m as fat as a house and my eyes are literally falling from my head, I’m that tired. Mainly because two babies are kicking the shit out of me every night. I need you to come home. Braxton won’t stop feeding me. I’m starting to waddle. WADDLE.
An actual smile forced its way across my face. She was the one light in my darkness, the reason I was actually heading back in the direction of Stratford. Though I wasn’t sure I could step into the community again. That was the place my mate had … died. I was actually able to say the word now, but it still burned like the hottest fires of hell. I needed to start accepting what had happened. Truth was, the guilt was killing me. Guilt and pain. I hadn’t protected Cardia. I was too busy trying to save everyone else. My duty should have been to her first, and yet it never was.
I didn’t deserve a true mate, and so the fates had taken her from me.
Those fucking evil bitches. I wanted to kill them. But that was not something I could do. One day, though, I would find the fates who had manipulated my life and I would kick the shit out of them.
My phone buzzed again.
Jessa babe: I’m serious Max. You need to come home. There’s stuff happening, Kristoff has been seen again, and the shifter bears are planning some sort of coup against Braxton. We need you. The council needs you.
She was pulling out the big guns now, reminding me of my responsibility, of my brothers. I missed those assholes. We had barely been separated since birth, and it was our birthday next week. Twenty-three. So fucking young. And yet I felt like I was a thousand years old. Old and completely done.
I hit her back with a brief text.
On my way.
That was all she needed to know.
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Acknowledgements
Wow! Another series finished and I’m again torn between excitement and sadness. I have to thank all of the usual wonderful people, those who make this life as an author doable. I would be nothing without you all.
Travis, Lola and Silvie: you three not only make this author job doable, you make life worth living.
My parents: your love and support is priceless. The girls and I are blessed to have you.
Cody and Laura: you’re the best friends and family to us. I appreciate everything you do for me and the girls.
Lee from Oceans Edge Editing: thank you for the countless hours and advice you have given to this storyline. I have learned so much from you, and there’s no way the Supernatural Prison series would be what it is without your input. You go above and beyond. Thank you so much.
Tamara (cover artist): Sometimes I think you have a direct link to my mind, I give you some vague idea and you produce a masterpiece. Thank you for all of your hard work. I was completely blessed to discover your talent. I love every single beautiful cover.
My beta readers: Marice, Andi, Sarah and Laura. Love you all so much. Thank you for all of your support, there are no real words to describe how much it means to me. You take my stories, love and embrace them, give me feedback to better the story, and encouragement to keep me going. Hugs and cocktails are on me the next time we’re out! <3
My author BFFs: Leia Stone and S.t Bende – without the both of you keeping me sane I would be rocking in a corner somewhere. I love your positive attitude. Not to mention your insane talent, thank you for all of the hours of entertainment, conversations and love. Big Author Hugs!
My Nerd Herd and Release Team: You all rock! Seriously, I don’t have enough amazing things to say about how awesome you are. The way you enthuse over my books, and the book world in general. I have made a lot of great friends, and learned of some really fantastic books. Hugs to you all! <3
The readers: I can’t even express the pure love and adoration I have for you all. The way you have embraced my worlds, loved my characters, and brightened my day. I never take any of you for granted, and count my blessings each and every day. The fact that I have such an amazing career is thanks to you all, and I hope that we all remain friends for a very long time.
Hugs!
Jaymin Eve xx
Other Book Titles by this author:
A Walker Saga - Young Adult Fantasy Series (Complete)
First World: A Walker Saga Book 1 - http://amzn.com/1490960481
Spurn: A Walker Saga Book 2 - http://amzn.com/B00FEQHA7Q
Crais: A Walker Saga Book 3 – http://amzn.com/B00I5KPSUY
Regali: A Walker Saga Book 4 – http://amzn.com/B00KSO54Y0
Nephilius: A Walker Saga Book 5 – http://amzn.com/B00OSHNSPU
Dronish: A Walker Saga Book 6 – http://amzn.com/B00UGS84BS
Earth: A Walker Saga Book 7 - http://amzn.com/B014SLGCJ4
Walker Saga Bundle (Books 1-3) - http://amzn.com/B00VNCHTTE
Supernatural Prison - New Adult Urban Fantasy
Dragon Marked: Supernatural Prison Series Book 1 - http://amzn.com/B010T0NJ4Y
Dragon Mystics: Supernatural Prison Series Book 2 - http://amzn.com/B010WPRRSK
Dragon Mated: Supernatural Prison Series Book 3 - http://amzn.com/B01AL57X94
Sinclair Stories - New Adult Contemporary Romance
Songbird: A Sinclair Story Book 1 - http://amzn.com/B00LS610G8
Hive Trilogy - Young Adult Urban Fantasy
Ash: Hive Trilogy Book 1 (by Jaymin Eve & Leia Stone) - http://amzn.com/B019EYKWPU
Anarchy: Hive Trilogy Book 2 - http://amzn.com/B01C6LCQSY
While you’re waiting for more from the Supernatural Prison worlds, here are a few recommendations from some
of my favourite authors!
Ednah Walters - A Runes Novel
When a world you barely dreamed existed is not only real but a part of your destiny, would you take the path unfolding before you? And how far will you go to protect those you Love?..
17-year-old Raine Cooper has enough on her plate dealing with her father’s disappearance, her mother’s erratic behavior and the possibility of her boyfriend relocating. The last thing she needs is Torin St. James—a mysterious new neighbor with a wicked smile and uncanny way of reading her.
Raine is drawn to Torin’s dark sexiness against her better judgment, until he saves her life with weird marks and she realizes he is different. But by healing her, Torin changes something inside Raine. Now she can't stop thinking about him. Half the time, she’s not sure whether to fall into his arms or run.
Scared, she sets out to find out what Torin is. But the closer she gets to the truth the more she uncovers something sinister about him. What Torin is goes back to an ancient mythology and Raine is somehow part of it. Not only is she and her friends in danger, she must choose a side, but the wrong choice will cost Raine her life.
Buy Links
Amazon http://bit.ly/RunesKindle
Amazon UK http://bit.ly/RunesKindleUK
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B&N http://bit.ly/RunesNook
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S.t Bende - The Ære Saga
Perfekt Order (The Ære Saga: Book One)
All's fair when you're in love with War.
For seventeen-year-old Mia Ahlström, a world ruled by order is the only world she allows. A lifetime of chore charts, to-do lists and study schedules have helped earn her a spot at Redwood State University’s engineering program. And while her five year plan includes finding her very own happily-evah-aftah, years at an all-girls boarding school left her feeling woefully unprepared for keg parties and co-ed extracurricular activities.
So nothing surprises her more than catching the eye of Tyr Fredriksen at her first college party. The imposing Swede is arrogantly charming, stubbornly overprotective, and runs hot-and-cold in ways that defy reason…until Mia learns that she’s fallen for the Norse God of War; an immortal battle deity hiding on Midgard (Earth) to protect a valuable Asgardian treasure from a feral enemy. With a price on his head, Tyr brings more than a little excitement to Mia’s rigidly controlled life. Choosing Tyr may be the biggest distraction—or the greatest adventure—she’s ever had.
Read all about THE ÆRE SAGA on S.T. Bende’s website, www.stbende.com.
About the Author
Jaymin Eve is an International Bestselling author of Young Adult and New Adult romance novels (both urban fantasy and contemporary). She has a passion for reading, writing and arithmetic ... okay maybe not the last one but definitely the first two. She loves surrounding herself with the best things in life: her two girls, a good book and chocolate.
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