Legend
The Duke's Curse #2
By Kylie C. Stewart
Genre: Historical Thriller, Suspense, Romance,
Inspirational
Release
Date: August 2016
Legend: The Duke's
Curse #2 Alexandria knows the truth behind the lies. Avalon is not human, nor
is he immortal. He is neither angel nor demon. He is the once and future king.
Now, more than ever, Alexandria’s artistic skills could grant them their first
victory in battle. It is she who holds the key to end a curse born over a
thousand years ago. Will she walk away from Avalon or stay? The choice is up to
her, but more than one fate hangs in the balance now.
Avalon’s deepest
fears lurk in every shadow. His past haunts him even in the light of day.
Unable to protect Alexandria, he turns to Lancer for help. Debilitated under
his newly arisen weakness, his only hope lies in Alexandria. Bound by chains of
sin and shame, Avalon must fight to the death with who he once was to inherit
his future. If he loses, it is Alexandria who pays the price. Can he trust her
to save him from eternal darkness? Or will he lose her forever?
Excerpt
I threw daggers at
Avalon, who was caught pouring whiskey in his condition. Tsking, I stormed over
to him and ripped the bottle away.
“You don’t need
this the way you are.” I focused all my anger on him. He seemed to pick up on
my emotions and met me glare for glare. The crystal decanter was stolen from my
grasp.
“The day you tell
me what to do is when we are all free.” He snarled in warning.
With an angry growl
of my own, I won the decanter back and chucked it into the bare hearth.
Avalon’s eyes went from angry to furious in seconds. He tried to intimidate me,
stepping into my personal space, his nose brushing mine. I watched his jaw tick
over and over, his lips pulled into a taut line. I didn’t back down.
“You’re ill. You
don’t need that junk.” My voice was even.
He narrowed his
eyes, giving me a childish face. “Do not ever tell me what to do again. Do you
understand? You’re just a little girl who knows nothing about the shit she’s
in. Don’t think you can play with me, because as I’ve told you, you will lose.”
Rolling my eyes I
reached up and took a hold of his shirt collar. Yanking him down to my level, I
heard his surprise at my strength.
“I have had enough
of your shit, do you understand. You can no longer intimidate me or command me
to do as you want me too. I know too much now, Your Grace. I’ve seen too much. Or
have you forgotten?” I smirked, enjoying the flustered look on his face. “You
will start treating me with the respect of an equal. I don’t ask it of you, I
demand it of you. Do you understand?”
Lifting my chin
proudly, I waited for his response.
I heard what he
longed to say, saw what he wanted to do to me, felt every fiber of his being
holding back. Storm-gray eyes thawed from ice to a warm look of adoration.
“Alright then.” His
voice was like velvet. “Can you please unhand me, Alexandria? We do have a guest.”
I had momentarily
forgotten about the gorgeous blonde woman who was sharing a grin with M. Lancer
stood in the doorway, arms crossed, and brows knitted together. I ignored him.
I was done trying to be anything but me. No bending to anyone’s will. If Lancer
wanted me, he’d come take me.
He’d come take me
like Arthur did.
I felt my heart
flutter at the thought of the man I had grown to desire above all others. My
cheeks also heated at the thought because I knew the truth now.
I let go of Avalon,
somewhat self-conscious of my outburst now. The stranger in the room just
smiled and she didn’t feel like a stranger. I couldn’t place her. Had I seen
her before?
Kylie C Stewart is
an author and voice actress hailing from Upstate New York. She now resides in
the amazing city of Nashville, TN where her creative juices can flow freely.
Ever since she was a girl, Kylie wrote short stories, sang, and entertained her
family by voicing characters from Disney Classics. (Stitch is still her
favorite).
Her undeniable love
for horses paved the way for all that she is doing now. With A M.S. in Equine
Business Management from MTSU, she was accepted into the KEMI Program in
Kentucky. When Kylie moved back to TN after 2 years in the Thoroughbred
Industry, she knew it was time to get back to her roots.
She now records
audio books for some of the best romance authors around the world. Kylie also
has put her love of writing into action, starting with her first book - Legend
Set in Stone #1.
Kylie and her
fiance who is a fellow Voice Actor, and her cat Mr. O'Malley share a love
ofeach other, each others endeavors, and God. Kylie's motto is simply;
"One Love."
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