Day of Execution

by Lily Luchesi

  Sean felt a little guilty as he stepped up to speak at the Catholic Cemetery where Danny and Angie had been laid to rest, side-by-side, together even in death. The cemetery was crowded, as people from all over the world had come to pay their last respects to the woman who had given them safety, had given them a new way of living, and the man she had chosen to rule at her side.

  He saw Mahon Quinn, the leader of the UK branch of the PID, and Inspector George Linwood, along with the Coven King for the United Kingdom, and his teenage daughter. PID leaders from the world over all stood in a cluster, unable to believe that Angelica Cross was really dead this time.

  Sean stepped up to where the priest had recently vacated and said, “We have just lost not only two true heroes, but also the entire species of vampires along with them. While I don’t know what was going on in Angelica’s head, I do know that she did what she did for the best of everyone here.

  “There was a disease spreading among vampires, one of lust and greed and evil, and she saw it despite her best efforts to stop it. And she did what she needed to, to ensure that everyone else could be safe.

  “Because that was Angelica Cross — Angelica Mancini — to a T. The hero who gave up everything just to save the world. I don’t know how to carry on without her, but I do know that we have to. Because in dying, she left us her baby, she left us in charge of the wellbeing of seven billion humans. And I for one will never let her down.”

  Somewhere beyond

  Azrael and Michael sat, staring out over the cemetery scene.

  “You know what’s coming, Michael,” Azrael said in an accusatory tone. “How could you have let them die? Especially her?”

  Michael turned his cold silver eyes on his little brother and said, “Because death is not the end. You of all people should know that.”

  To be continued

  Acknowledgements

  Wow, it’s hard to believe this is the seventh and penultimate PDS book. This has been an amazing journey and I hope that you’re all enjoying the ride. I know this book took a dark turn at the end, but yes, there IS one more book to come. So please stick around to see how Danny and Angelica’s tale ends this summer, in Paroled From Heaven.

  Now, onto the people who assisted in bringing this book to your hands.

  To God, Who gave me this amazing career.

  To my mother for being my cheerleader, advisor, and so much more.

  To Sarah, who helped keep Danny and Angelica alive.

  To Rue Volley, for creating another amazing cover.

  To Elizabeth Anne Lance, for editing and giving encouragement with her notes.

  To Tammy, my honorary sister.

  To everyone else in my CHBB/HIP/ENC/VAMP family, for your friendship, support, and advice.

  To those who have supported me: Katie Keller-Nieman, Dr. John Benedict, Sarah Fairbairn, Barbara Gartman, Bailey and Christian of Knightingale Reviews, Kimberly Vanderbloom, Rainne Atkins, Stephanie Herman, Terrick Heckstall, EM Whittaker, Charity Rowell, Danetta Sutton, Pike Perrie, and of course every single one of my Vamplets and readers. Your words of encouragement, your praise, and your unyielding support is the reason I am able to have come this far.

  If you enjoyed this book, please take a moment to leave a review on Amazon. Every kind word helps!

  Thank you for joining me on this unbelievable journey, and it’s not over yet…

  xoxo

  LL❤

  About the Author

  Lily Luchesi is the USA Today bestselling and award-winning author of the Paranormal Detectives Series, published by Vamptasy Publishing, as well as various short stories in the horror, paranormal, and erotica genres.

  Her first YA novel, The Coven Princess, became an international bestseller, as well as reached #1 on Amazon’s Hot New Releases chart.

  She is also the editor and curator of the bestselling Damsels of Distress anthology, which focuses on strong female characters in horror and paranormal fiction.

  Lily is an active and out member of the LGBT+ community, a self-professed nerd, music-lover, and a little obsessed with vampires and comic books. When not writing or reading, she can be found drinking copious amounts of coffee, getting tattooed, going to concerts, or watching too much of the CW.

  She was born and raised in Chicago, but now resides in Los Angeles. You can find her on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Goodreads, and Pinterest.

  You can also keep up with Lily via her newsletter … and receive a free e-book as well!