“Bond!” she cried with delight and flung herself toward him.
“The very same,” he agreed easily, catching her in his embrace. He kissed her then frowned, his expression turning rueful. There was a doubt in his eyes that she didn’t like. “Although, actually, not the very same.”
“Did you take another mission?” Her thoughts flew like quicksilver as she wondered how long he would stay, and how they could make every moment count.
“I have no powers anymore,” he admitted as if this was a horrible failing.
Percipia was skeptical. “You must still be able to open locks, since you’re here in my apartment. There must be six security checks between here and the gates.”
“Seven,” he corrected then laughed. “That skill wasn’t given to me by the Host. I learned it while I was flesh.” He sobered. “I can’t look into the hearts of mortals anymore and see their merit.” He ran a hand over her shoulder and his voice fell. “And I can’t heal.”
“But you can help me find that shapeshifter,” Percipia said. “And we can work together to improve Incendium’s systems.” She paused. “If you stay.”
His gaze was steady. “Since my quest was completed with your help, the Host allowed me to ask you for a wish. I can stay or I can return to them. I’ve earned the right to regain my wings, but I would rather be here, with you, Percipia. I would like to learn to be a father.” He smiled a little and his eyes darkened. “And I would like to know if I can be a HeartKeeper.”
Percipia’s heart thundered and she was amazed that he could even wonder what she would say in reply. “I’ve missed you,” she confessed. “And I hated that we had no more tomorrows.”
“Maybe we should savor the moment,” he suggested, a wicked glint dawning in his eyes.
“Maybe it’s good that there’s a new lock on the door,” Percipia agreed. “Since my sisters can be too curious.” She raised her lips and kissed him then, welcoming him back with her touch. There was nothing that would have made her happier than his return, and she felt as if everything was perfect.
“Heaven on earth,” he murmured when he finally lifted his head.
Percipia smiled and tugged him toward her bed chamber. “Come here and let’s review what we know about pleasure.”
“Even though tomorrow will come?”
“Even so,” Percipia agreed, then kissed him with such enthusiasm that neither of them said anything for a long while.
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Next in the Dragons of Incendium Series
The birth of three royal babies in rapid succession calls for a celebration! King Ouros and Queen Ignita invite the best and the brightest to share their joy in the arrival of their grandchildren from daughters Thalina, Anguissa, and Percipia.
But the ritual naming of esteemed guests granting each child a gift brings a surprise that will cast a long shadow…
Watch for
Nimue’s Gift
The Dragons of Incendium #10
Watch for
Wyvern’s Wizard
The Dragons of Incendium #11
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This will be Nero and Peri’s story. They first met in the short story, Nero’s Dream and will have their story told next.
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About the Author
Deborah Cooke sold her first book in 1992, a medieval romance published under her pseudonym Claire Delacroix. Since then, she has published over fifty novels in a wide variety of sub-genres, including historical romance, contemporary romance, paranormal romance, fantasy romance, time-travel romance, women’s fiction, paranormal young adult and fantasy with romantic elements. She has published under the names Claire Delacroix, Claire Cross and Deborah Cooke. The Beauty, part of her successful Bride Quest series of historical romances, was her first title to land on the New York Times List of Bestselling Books. Her books routinely appear on other bestseller lists and have won numerous awards. In 2009, she was the writer-in-residence at the Toronto Public Library, the first time the library has hosted a residency focused on the romance genre. In 2012, she was honored to receive the Romance Writers of America’s Mentor of the Year Award.
Currently, she writes paranormal romances and contemporary romances under the name Deborah Cooke. She also writes medieval romances as Claire Delacroix. Deborah lives in Canada with her husband and family, as well as far too many unfinished knitting projects.
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Visit Deborah’s Website and Blog
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Visit the Dragonfire Website and Blog
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Visit the Dragons of Incendium Website and Blog
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Visit Claire Delacroix’s Website and Blog
More Books by the Author
Books by Deborah Cooke
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Paranormal Romances:
The Dragonfire Novels
KISS OF FIRE
KISS OF FURY
KISS OF FATE
WINTER KISS
Harmonia’s Kiss
WHISPER KISS
DARKFIRE KISS
FLASHFIRE
EMBER’S KISS
THE DRAGON LEGION COLLECTION
SERPENT’S KISS
FIRESTORM FOREVER
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The Dragons of Incendium
WYVERN’S MATE
Nero’s Dream
WYVERN’S PRINCE
Arista’s Legacy
WYVERN’S WARRIOR
Kraw’s Secret
WYVERN’S OUTLAW
Celo’s Quest
WYVERN’S ANGEL
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Urban Fantasy Romance
The Prometheus Project
FALLEN
GUARDIAN
REBEL
ABYSS
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Paranormal Young Adult:
The Dragon Diaries
FLYING BLIND
WINGING IT
BLAZING THE TRAIL
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Contemporary Romance:
The Coxwells
THIRD TIME LUCKY
DOUBLE TROUBLE
ONE MORE TIME
ALL OR NOTHING
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Flatiron Five
SIMPLY IRRESISTIBLE
ADDICTED TO LOVE
IN THE MIDNIGHT HOUR
SOME GUYS HAVE ALL THE LUCK
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Secret Heart Ink
SNOWBOUND
SPRING FEVER
Learn about Claire Delacroix
historical romances on
Claire’s website.
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