Synopsis
Pen was a Guardian, but one violent night took his wings.
Ten years later he is given the opportunity to earn them back. Jade is
spellbound by the new student. Pen is quiet, but she is determined to learn
more about him. When her terrifying past comes back to haunt her, Pen reveals
there is much more to him than she could have ever imagined. With his soul on
the line, Pen cannot protect Jade if his feelings keep getting in the way. But
with Jade’s soul on the line, he must protect her from unearthly forces who
want her blood. Will the truth redeem them,
or tear them apart?
Excerpt
Pen and I are lounging under a big white umbrella. I am
curled up with my head on his chest. His heartbeat is steady and slow, his
breathing shallow. He is asleep. I pinch his arm playfully.
“You’re going to miss it.”
He takes a deep breath and chuckles. “I’m awake. And I’ve
seen my
share of sunsets.”
I turn my head and rest my chin on his chest. His eyes are
still closed. “You’re a grouch, you know that?”
He opens one eye and stares at me. “You know I’m going to
find you. You don’t need to do this.”
My throat burns with emotion. “Yes, I do. You might not make
it in time.” Both his eyes open and stare blankly up at the umbrella. He is
angry. His jaw clenches and his nostrils flare.
“It’s almost time.” I crawl
up and lie down, straddling him. My blonde hair makes a curtain around us. He
looks sad as he reaches up and holds my face.
“I don’t know how to say goodbye to you.” I smile. The sun
is glowing in the horizon. Its resting place comes alive with color. I see it
all happen in the reflection in his eyes.
“Yes, you do.” I press my lips against his, urgently
stealing every taste of him. I pull his lip through my teeth, and he groans
loudly. The sound is erotic. Suddenly his hand is on the back of my head,
pulling me roughly against him. His lips are not gentle anymore. They are rough
and scaly, like a snake. He is hurting me. I push hard against his chest, only
to realize my hands are bound. I start to cry as the sun descends into its
salty grave.
Bio
Keri Neal designs book covers. Flightless is her fourth
published book.
She lives near Austin, Texas with her husband, two children,
two hamsters and a snake. She crochets, sews, reads, paints and loves all things
artsy & craftsy.
Contact info
Blog: writingas.kerineal.com
Cover Artist: booklovers.kerineal.com
Twitter: @authorkerineal
Facebook: facebook.com/authorkerineal
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