She held back the caustic remark that hovered on her tongue. Koris was trying to help; there was no sense in being rude. But she didn’t feel better. In fact, she felt worse. What if she didn’t have maternal instincts? What if she was a terrible mother? “Thanks,” she murmured, looking away. “I appreciate your kindness. It’s more than Tieran has shown me.”
“Give it time. He is grieving, too,” he said.
“For what?” she asked, looking up sharply. He must’ve realized he’d revealed too much and tightened his lips. “Don’t leave me in the dark, Koris,” she begged, needing a little insight or she’d go insane. “He mentioned something similar but I didn’t understand.”
Koris looked anxiously around the garden as if worried about being overheard. Cassandra held her breath, desperate to know more about the man who would father her child, whether she liked it or not. Finally, he leaned down to share in a low voice, “It is not for me to say but Tieran was forced to give up something dear to him when it became apparent that the Prophesied One had come into her Breeding Time. When we discovered you…Tieran had to forsake the woman he loved.”
Cassandra gasped and drew back, shocked to her toes. The image of the woman she’d glimpsed flashed in her mind and she fought a growl of possession that came from nowhere. She recovered without Koris noticing, yet added with dismay, “He had a girlfriend?”
“Shhhh,” Koris said sharply, glancing to see if they were still alone. “Yes. Of sorts. It was ill-fated from the start but Tieran would not be swayed from the chase.”
Cassandra swallowed, not knowing what to say. It was difficult to reconcile the hard-hearted bastard she knew Tieran to be with the image of a man in love, willing to do whatever it took to be with his woman. She suffered a twinge of jealousy that he did not feel that way about her. “Who is she? Does she live here at the compound?”
“Her name is Serra. And no, she has left the compound. When news spread that you had been found, she couldn’t face being here with you, knowing that you and Tieran would be together.”
“I’m the reluctant other woman,” Cassandra said softly, still reeling from the information. “I broke them up. No wonder he hates me.”
“You didn’t break them up. They weren’t meant to be and they knew it,” Koris said in a hard tone, surprising her. “It is what it is. As I said before, it is unhealthy to dwell in the past as that way lies madness; focus on the future.”
She nodded faintly. “Thank you, Koris,” she said, knowing he’d taken a great risk in sharing this information with her. Koris dipped his head in a subtle bow and left the garden, leaving Cassandra with a lot more questions. Did it change things knowing that Tieran had given up someone dear to him for the sake of the Prophecy? Cassandra weighed the information against her hurt and bruised feelings and found that it did. Not that it gave him a pass on his craptastic attitude toward her, but it did help her to understand his animosity. So they both had reasons to hate their roles in this little forced tableau. Where did that leave them now? Her hand drifted to her stomach. What if she had conceived his child? A trickle of warmth filled her insides at the thought but she immediately thrust it away. She didn’t trust her feelings right now. Everything was too raw, too immediate to truly know how she felt about anything…even the possibility of being pregnant.
A different thought occurred to her that chased away the previous warmth.
What if she were already pregnant…with Ulster’s child? Tears stung her eyes as fear followed. Don’t think about the possibility, a voice warned as she squeezed her eyes shut. If she had to be pregnant…please let it be Tieran’s.
Oh God…please.
Cassandra rose on shaky limbs, no longer comforted by the garden and suddenly famished.
Again.
Hunger — both sexual and physical — was about the only thing she could count on as constant in her life these days.
Good grief, she sighed and headed for the house.
But just as she reached for the door, her stomach seized and an agonizing pain ripped through her body, twisting her guts with a vise. “Oh God! Help me!” she screamed as she crumpled to the ground, writhing in pain as she struggled to breathe. She clutched her belly, curled in a ball, moaning as the pain hit a crescendo. The pain clarified her mind and at the same time blotted out rational thought. In her mind’s eye she saw two tiny heartbeats beating fiercely, pumping blood to two equally tiny bodies as her every resource was routed to serve their needs. The air seized in her lungs as the knowledge pressed down upon her mind.
Noooo! Please God, no!
Two babies. Two different fathers.
Tears of agony mingled with those of dismay and fear but she couldn’t voice the scream trapped in her throat.
Two babies. Two different fathers
“God, help me,” she whispered just before the pain swept her away on a black tide of nothingness and she shuddered with gratitude.
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Don’t miss the next installment of The Breeding Prophecy as Cassandra tries to make sense of her conflicting feelings for Tieran as well as her babies as Ulster continues to threaten everything and everyone in Cassandra’s world as he vows to stop at nothing to possess The Prophesied One.
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Enjoy an excerpt from another of Alexx Andria’s best-selling paranormal erotic romances, BOUND TO THE BEAST.
I didn’t hear the door open but I suddenly became aware that I wasn’t alone. The hair on the back of my neck prickled and I slowly turned, praying that I was simply being melodramatic. But somehow I knew before even turning that it was him standing there, blocking my exit and watching me with open hunger.
I turned and my heart jumped into my throat. “What are you doing?” I asked, my voice a high-pitched squeak as I flattened against the opposite wall. “This is the l-ladies room.”
“You smell like honey and rain,” he said, his mouth curving in a sensual line that did weird things to my ability to remain standing. I almost forgot that he was likely a weirdo or psychotic killer but I remembered quickly when he began walking toward me.
“Stop!” I cried, my voice shaking. “Or I’ll scream. Get out and leave me alone and we can just forget this ever happened and you won’t have to go to jail for being a creeper.”
“Forget? And why would I want to do that? It’s taken a century to find you…I’m not about to walk away.”
“W-what? Are you crazy?” I asked, my mouth trembling. Had he said…a century? Fabulous. I was locked in a dimly light club bathroom with a crazy person. Hadn’t my evening been crappy enough already? I looked furtively for something I could use as a weapon but aside from throwing soggy paper towel wads his way, I was screwed. This was how it ended, I thought grimly. Savaged by a nutball in a dirty bathroom. Tears pricked my eyes. “I don’t want to die,” I whispered as he strode toward me.
At my whispered plea, he simply smiled darkly and pulled me roughly to him. “Who said anything about dying, sweetling?” he murmured, crushing me against the granite of his chest. “Humans,” he chuckled with amusement even as I stiffened against him. “Such alarmists.” He didn’t give me a chance to respond as his head dipped down and suddenly his lips were moving across mine. He smelled of masculinity and raw power; sex and leather. The heady combination was enough to dampen my fear and sharpen my sudden arousal. He pressed me against the bathroom wall that was covered in profane graffiti and I gasped at the shock of his tongue searching for mine. I clung to him as he ground his hardened length against me through the rough denim of my jeans. I wiggled against the delicious pressure, quickly losing all sense of why this was a bad idea, and simply gave in to the intoxicating feel of being ravaged. Yes, ravaged was a good word for what he was doing to me. There was nothing soft or sweet about the way his hands were roaming my body as if memorizing every curve, every valley. I’d never been so consumed by another person in my life. Every boyfriend or casual sexual relationship I’d ever been in or with had always left me wanting for som
ething deeper, more primal. He filled his hands with my breasts and when the fabric of my blouse impeded his questing touch, he growled and simply ripped it from my body. I sucked in a shocked breath but trembled at the look of possession in his stare as he openly stared at the way my boobs overfilled the lacy cups of my black bra.
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Looking for more hot erotica by Alexx Andria? Try these titles from her backlist!
SOLD:
Sometimes the person you believe you are, is nowhere close to the person lurking inside, waiting for that moment to emerge.
Natalie discovers her true nature when sold against her will to a man who wants nothing more than to own her body and soul. Somewhere between anguish and misery, she finally yields and discovers there is no greater glory than being owned by her Master.
OWNED:
At 20, Hannah knows she's not a great beauty so when she takes a bookkeeping job at the local gentleman's club she doesn't expect to attract any notice. But little does she know that someone's been watching her for some time and he likes what he sees. And what Mr. Villanti wants — he takes. Suddenly, Hannah finds herself giving up her virginity and her free will to the dominant man who is determined to have her, no matter the cost.
This short story of approximately 7,000 words contains explicit sexual situations that some may find offensive.
SOLD TO THE SHEIK:
Layla is set to study college courses abroad when she's abducted outside her hotel room and promptly sold into sexual slavery to an obscenely wealthy sheik who has paid for the privilege of being the first man between her legs. Layla finds herself among a harem of pampered slaves but refuses to yield to the man who makes her shake and quiver, but more importantly, makes her question who she truly is.
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This 12,000 word story is intended for mature readers only. It is filled with scenes that some may find morally objectionable. All characters are 18 years or older.
UNWILLING:
Alexx Andria has bundled three of her best-selling non-consent short stories for your reading pleasure.
The short stories featured in this collection were previously published as Owned, Sold, and Kept.
The total collection is approximately 26,000 words.
This collection is meant for readers 18 and older. If you're not 18, find something else to read!
ONE NAUGHTY GIRL: Best-selling on the Kindle Amazon Top 100 Free list!
Landry James is one naughty girl who can't be controlled by her husband — or anyone — until she meets up with a mysterious man who offers her the opportunity to put her particular skill-set to work.
Join Landry on her various sexcapades as she romps her way through various adventures — clothing optional!
This is a short story of 7,000 words.
ONE NAUGHTY GIRL 2:
Landry James meets her new partner, Killion McClane and learns a few things about her new job, such as being ready to do whatever it takes to get the job done, whether it's a woman or a man.
This is a sexually explicit short story of approximately 6,000 words featuring f/f situations.
ONE NAUGHTY GIRL 3:
Landry James goes on her first assignment as a secret sex spy for the government and discovers danger and kink go hand in hand. This sexy, short story (approx. 5,400 words) is the third installment in the Landry James adventure series. If you are not at least 18 years of age or older, please find something else to read.
Bonus features! Enjoy an excerpt from another one of Alexx Andria's hot titles!
ONE NAUGHTY GIRL 4
Landry James goes undercover with new operative Liam O'Connor to infiltrate an ultra secretive human trafficking ring and it's one adventure she might not make it out alive! There's plenty of kinky action to get your blood pumping in this fourth installment of the Landry James adventure series.
BANGED BY MY BROTHERS:
Brianna has a thing for her older step-brothers, Trey, Payton and Rob. She wants nothing more than their fat cocks fucking her raw and she sets the scene to get what she wants. But along the way, she discovers her brothers want her just as much as she wants them only they want more than just a quick fuck — they want her to be their one and only girl.
BANGED BY BROTHERS 2:
Brianna has a thing for her older step-brothers, Trey, Payton and Rob. She wants nothing more than their fat cocks fucking her raw and for the last few months, Brianna has been having the time of her life being her brothers' little play toy so when boys schedule a little private time in the woods, she can't wait to tag along. Follow Brianna and her brothers as they do things to each other in the forest that might scare the wildlife as they get a little primal in the fresh mountain air.
BACKSTAGE ASS:
Tiffani is a rock star groupie who loves to go backstage to fuck the band! When she's dressed to score some cock, she always gets her man. Spend a night with Tiffani as she uses her All Access pass to get all the hard-core fucking she desires and then some!
This short story is approximately 4,300 words and intended for mature audiences only!
BADGE BUNNY GANGBANG:
On the outside Nikki is a good girl, but hidden deep inside, she's a badge bunny who fantasizes about being taken by the men in blue — the more the merrier! Find out what happens when the chief of police asks her to stay after hours on her first day on the job!
This is a sexually explicit short story of approximately 3,000 words. It is intended for mature readers only.
LOCKERROOM GANGBANG:
Cheerleader Lindsey has always wanted more cock and now that she's in college she's determined to get it! But one night in the locker room with the football team, she gets more than she ever dreamed of getting. And there's no going back!
SANTA’S SWEET TREAT:
Cari has a naughty fantasy — she wants to fuck Santa! The only problem? Santa wasn't real, right?
That's what Cari thinks until she writes him a letter on Christmas Eve, promising him a sweet treat and wakes up to find the jolly fellow in her bedroom, unbuckling his pants, ready for action!
This 2,000 word short story features a fun sexcapade intended for mature audiences only!
DADDY’S VIRGIN COUNTRY GIRL:
Serena is an insatiable little teenage slut who has set her sights on her stepdad! Now that she's in college, she's decided it's time to educate her scholarly stepfather in the fine art of sex.
*Warning! This 5,000 word short story features anal and oral sex that is intended for mature readers only!
EDUCATING DADDY:
Serena is an insatiable little teenage slut who has set her sights on her stepdad! Now that she's in college, she's decided it's time to educate her scholarly stepfather in the fine art of sex.
*Warning! This 5,000 word short story features anal and oral sex that is intended for mature readers only!
DADDY’S LITTLE PORN STAR:
Eighteen-year-old Carlie is secretly well on her way to becoming the next big thing in the porn industry until her step-father discovers her budding career and threatens to put a stop to her sexy shenanigans. But Carlie isn't about to stop, and she has something she can use to her advantage — her D-sized tits and hot teen ass!
This 4,000 word short story features anal, oral, and otherwise hot, raunchy sex between an 18-year-old girl and her step-daddy.
OHH, DADDY!:
Alexx Andria has bundled three of her best-selling short stories featuring barely-legal, hot teen girls and their lusty step-daddies as they have plenty of raunchy, dirty, taboo sex in every way imaginable for your naughty reading pleasure
The short stories featured in this collection were previously published as Educating Daddy, Daddy's Little Porn Star, and Daddy's Virgin Country Girl.
This collection is meant for readers 18 and older. If you're not 18, find something else to read!
P.S. I FUCKED YOUR BOYRIEND:
There are some people you shouldn't mess with — like Samantha.
Samantha has a way
of getting even that's downright dirty but it'll get your juices flowing that's for sure.
Find out what happens when college freshman and total hottie Samantha decides to settle the score with a senior sorority girl who thinks she's all that and more.
This 7,500 word short story is filled with raw, dirty sex between two consenting adults that's likely to set your Kindle on fire.
HANDS BEHIND YOUR BACK:
Kara is a rich girl who's used to getting what she wants but when she's pulled over on a lonely stretch of highway after a fight with her boyfriend at the club, she discovers this cop isn't going to let her flirt her way out of a ticket but he will take something else — her sweet pussy!
This 3,500 word short story depicts sexual acts between consulting adults that some readers may find offensive. If you're not at least 18 years or older, please find something else to read!
THE AWAKENING (The Breeding Prophecy):
Cassidy doesn't know it yet, but her life is about to change. Unbeknownst to her, Cassidy is an integral part of the foretold Lycan Breeding Prophecy and two rival clans will tear each other apart to possess her. This is the first in the ongoing series.
THE CAPTURE (The Breeding Prophecy):
Just as Cassidy phases into the most dangerous stage of her Breeding Time, she is stolen while her protectors are fighting with the rival clan who want Cassidy for their own.
Cassidy is an integral part of the foretold Lycan Breeding Prophecy and two rival clans will tear each other apart to possess her. This is the second in the ongoing series.
THE STOLEN (The Breeding Prophecy):
Cassandra is abducted again, only this time, it's by Ulster, the Alpha of the rival clan and he plans to use her Phasing to his advantage. But Cassandra is fighting her destiny, even if the Phase controls her sexual appetite, forcing her to mate with the one person she finds abhorrent.
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