Bride of the Traitor: A Prophecy of Sisters Novel

by Faiman, Hayley

  KATRINA

  The man, the guest, who walked into the castle was frightening. I have never seen a man of the sea before. I thought they were men of legend. I’d heard about them. Heard that they were hulking, larger than any man in this land. Apparently, that was not a story, but rather truth.

  I pace in front of the window, waiting for Merek to show up. When he opens the door, my eyes roam over him quickly, looking for injury.

  “I am fine. He wishes to speak to Elias and Sybilla, I think we may have found one of her sisters,” he rasps.

  My body jerks and I place my hand against my belly as it flips inside of me. “Truly?” I ask.

  He dips his chin in a small nod. “Yes, my joy. You must pack a small bag. We leave at first light for Bunafi,” he informs.

  “Me, too?” I ask in surprise.

  He hums, reaching out for me. He wraps his hands around my waist and jerks me against his chest. “I do not know how long I will be gone. I’m going to leave Frederick in charge here. I do not want you away from me for that long and your queen may need you, she grows close to her time. We need to be there when the babe enters the world,” he murmurs.

  My lips twitch into a smile. We don’t need to be there when Sybilla gives birth to the heir of the throne, my sweet husband wants to be there.

  “I will pack a bag,” I whisper.

  He dips his chin, his lips brushing against mine. “Is there something you wish to inform me of, my joy?”

  My breath hitches. “How did you know?”

  His lips twitch. “I didn’t for sure, until now. I want to hear the words, Katrina.”

  Inhaling a deep breath, I let the exhale out slowly. Closing my eyes, I reopen them to see that Merek’s gaze has turned very dark green, almost black.

  “I am with child,” I state.

  His mouth crashes against mine. I do not pack until much later in the evening, my husband keeps me very busy celebrating our new babe.

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  About the Author

  As an only child, Hayley Faiman had to entertain herself somehow. She started writing stories at the age of six and never really stopped.

  Born in California, she met her now husband at the age of sixteen and married him at the age of twenty in 2004. After all of these years together, he’s still the love of her life.

  Hayley’s husband joined the military and they lived in Oregon, where he was stationed with the US Coast Guard. They moved back to California in 2006, where they had two little boys. Recently, the four of them moved out to the Hill Country of Texas, where they adopted a new family member, a chocolate lab named Optimus Prime.

  Most of Hayley’s days are spent taking care of her two boys, going to the baseball fields for practice, or helping them with homework. Her evenings are spent with her husband and her nights—those are spent creating alpha book boyfriends.

  Acknowledgments

  I always say a special thank you to my husband, my best friend, truly he is the man who supports every single dream of mine and works to make them all come true.

  My mom is everything. She’s the kindest, most loving, and most supportive mom in the world. Thank you, Banana Boots.

  Ellie McLove, this book would not be without you. This cover is the BEST. The content clean and crisp. Thank you so much for being my friend, Jeremy’s sister, and for generally being a badass.

  Rosa Sharon, thank you so much for proofreading, you always add that finishing touch that makes my books sparkle!

  Celia one of my biggest fans and supporters. You’re the best. Thank you for always being there for me.

  Tammy Cole, thank you for always being there for me. I truly appreciate our friendship! Thank you for alpha reading for me!!

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  Thank you to my reader group, Hayley’s Asshole Alphas, you ladies always brighten up my day!!! Love you!

  To all the Blogger babes that have taken a chance on me…

  Thank you from the bottom of my heart.