Pale Horizon
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“How are we going to stop him?” I asked, exasperated. “If the daggers don’t harm him, how are we supposed to beat him?”
Once again, I felt close to hysterics. Nobody was coming up with ways to actually kill Prime, only to hopefully protect ourselves, and that wasn’t enough. He needed to be stopped for good, so he couldn’t hurt any more people and, most importantly, so he couldn’t get his hands on me or my loved ones ever again.
Jameson’s hand closed around mine. “It’s going to be all right, Lavinia. We’ll figure out a way. Let’s focus on one thing at a time. Getting to Port Valor is the first step in doing that.”
Reluctantly, I nodded and let them resume their plans. Evander was moving the vampires from Prime’s ship to the one Alice and Henry had occupied. He thought it might be best to keep them separate while they adjusted to the changes they would have to endure while living a different lifestyle. To be honest, I didn’t mind it one bit. I preferred having Alice and Henry closer, since I wasn’t fond of splitting up our original group.
Once the meeting was over, I spent the rest of the day with Jameson, letting him relax while Henry commanded the ship. After dinner, I took a walk on the deck by myself. Jameson joined Henry to make sure the ship was on the right path for Port Valor, and Alice was tending to the children, who continued to impress us with their resolve as each day passed.
Solomon was the only other person on the ship that I knew well enough to consider spending time with, but I was still avoiding him. I hadn’t had a direct conversation with him since Evander mentioned I might be able to bring my mother back from the dead. Truth be told, I was afraid he would ask me to consider it, and I just couldn’t. It wasn’t right, and there was no changing my mind about that.
Leaning against the railing, I took in the stars and moon. The night was clear, and the air was crisp. I closed my eyes, enjoying the wind against my face and the salty seawater as it misted against my skin. The night would have been perfect if I wasn’t so worried about what the following days would bring.
“Lavinia…”
My eyes opened, and my head snapped back and forth, looking for the origin of the woman’s voice. “Who’s there?”
My name being whispered on the wind was not normal, and I considered going back inside to get Jameson, but something about the voice captivated me. I wasn’t ready to let my guard down, but I didn’t think I was in danger, either.
“Where are you?” I asked when I didn’t get a response to my first question.
“I’m everywhere, and nowhere.”
A riddle. I knew with whom I was speaking with and, somehow, she was in my head. “Sea Witch. It’s nice to finally meet you.”
A million questions churned in my head for her, but I had no idea where to start. In addition, I assumed she was here to deliver a message, not to answer my questions.
“We are well met, young Lavinia. I have seen the past, present, and your many futures. The choices you make cause a ripple in each possible future. I am here to keep the balance.”
Just as I thought, the Sea Witch was neither good nor bad; she was both, and I wasn’t sure that was any better.
“What do you want from me?”
“Prime has diverted from his path. Though I have tried many times to set him back toward a better one, he refuses to listen.”
“We tried to kill him, but the daggers won’t work on him. How are we supposed to stop him?”
“You need to locate the Obsidian Caves. There, you will find the answers you seek.”
“Where are the caves? I’ve never heard of them before.”
“Lavinia? Are you all right?” Jameson’s voice sounded from behind me, but I ignored him.
“Sea Witch? Where are the caves?” I repeated my question in my mind, desperate for more information.
No response came.
She was gone, and so was the chance of obtaining more answers until we found the place of which she spoke.
Turning toward Jameson, I took in his worried expression. “I’m fine, and I think we have our next course of action after we arrive at Port Valor.”
“What do you mean? What happened?”
“The Sea Witch spoke to me. She said the answers to defeating Prime are in the Obsidian Caves.”
I wasn’t sure how we would find the caves or what to expect when we did, but I trusted it was the right path. We just had to survive long enough to make it there before Prime found us, because if he brought his full wrath down on us as we were, we didn’t stand a chance.
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Acknowledgments
Heather:
A massive thank you to everyone who has been involved in the making of this trilogy. You know who you are and you know I love you long time!
Thank you to our readers who took a chance on vampire pirates and our twist to historical romance. It’s because of you that we keep writing!
Lela, it’s been one hell of an adventure and I’m excited to see where it takes us next!
Lela:
I’d like to thank my family first and foremost for everything. They put up with a lot from me and it means the world that despite that they are still rooting for me and supporting me. I love you all.
To my sister witches thank you for listening to me and helping me keep a level head. You are the peanut butter and jelly to my bread! Together we make a sandwich! Yay!
For the Tyrant who decided to venture into the abyss of co-writing with me, thank you! I’m glad I could experience this with one of my bestest friends!
About the Authors
Heather Renee is a USA Today bestselling author who lives in Oregon. She writes urban fantasy and paranormal romance novels with a mixture of adventure, humor, and sass. Her love of reading eventually led to her passion for writing and giving the gift of escapism.
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Lela Grayce lives in rural Wyoming in a small college town. She works for a non-profit organization and loves what she does for the company. She is married to her best friend and hero. By day she is a working mom and wife but by night she is lost in dreams, moonlight, and delusions that she is, in fact, Batman.
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From The Falls
Embracing The Falls
Before The Falls (Prequel Novella)
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Blood of the Sea Series
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Pale Horizon
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