“Now,” he said, kissing her shoulder, “we dance. But first, I have an announcement to make.”
“That you’re claiming me as charl?”
“No.” His dark eyes filled with warmth. “That you accepted me as your cheren.”
“Isn’t it the same?”
“There was a time I believed so, but I was wrong.” Getting to his feet, he pulled her with him. “Will you dance with me?”
“Always, but it’s nice of you to ask.”
“From now on,” he whispered in her ear, “I’ll keep on asking.”
She looked up at his handsome face, seeing everything she could’ve ever wanted and hoped for in the depths of his eyes. “Then the answer will always be yes.”
His reply was to lift her off her feet, inviting a squeal. When he carried her to the dance floor, she wrapped her arms around his neck and pressed her lips to his, forgetting for a moment they had an audience.
“Tell me something beautiful, kitten,” he said, his gaze drinking in her face.
“I love you, Zavir.”
His lips tilted in a sexy way. “I was hoping you’d say that.”
Afterword
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Acknowledgments
All credit for the technology and physical attributes of the Krinar World used in this story goes to Anna Zaires and Dima Zales, with special reference to advanced nanotechnology, transport pods, Krinar dwellings and their unique characteristics, as well as Lenkarda, the Krinar Center in Costa Rica.
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Thank you once again, Anna, for letting fans like me write in your Krinar World!
Also by Charmaine Pauls
The Age Between Us Duet
(Older Woman Younger Man Romance)
Old Enough
Young Enough
Box Set
The Loan Shark Duet
(Dark Mafia Romance)
Dubious
Consent
Box Set
The Seven Forbidden Arts Series
(Paranormal Romance)
Loving the Enemy
Pyromancist
Aeromancist, The Beginning
Aeromancist
Hydromancist
Geomancist
Necromancist
Scapulimancist
Chiromancist
Man
A Krinar World Novel
(Futuristic Romance)
The Krinar Experiment
Book Blurbs
The Age Between Us Duet
(Taboo Romance)
Old Enough (#1)
I’m old enough to drive a car, buy alcohol, and enter a club.
I’m old enough to take responsibility for my actions.
I’m old enough for her.
No matter what her middle-aged friends or society says.
No matter she’s the age of my mother.
No matter why or how I met her.
I’ll take those secrets to my grave.
And her with them.
If those secrets don’t ruin us first.
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Young Enough (#2)
I thought I’d lost everything. My life was in tatters when a man half my age broke into my property and invaded my future. Our love is forbidden, but I’m single and he’s all the taboo I crave. For once in my life, why not? But what if I start wanting more than a fleeting love affair? What if his secrets will destroy me? I had no idea how much more I was about to lose.
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Box Set (Book 1 & 2)
The Loan Shark Duet
(Dark Mafia Romance)
Dubious (#1)
I’m a loan shark. Breaking people is in my blood. The Haynes’s were supposed to be a straightforward job. Go in and pull the trigger twice. One bullet for Charlie, one for his sister. But when I saw Valentina, I wanted her. Only, in our world, those who owe us don’t get second chances. No way in hell will my mother let her live. So I devised a plan to keep her.
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It’s depraved.
It’s immoral.
It’s dubious.
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It’s perfect.
Just like her.
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Consent (#2)
When Gabriel broke down my door, he took over my body and life. Never with force, but always with clever manipulation. He stripped me of my independence, my defenses, and my clothes and turned me into an addict. My addiction is him.
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Once, I had dreams and a future. Now, I have fears, scars, and insatiable needs. I’m damaged beyond repair, but if I’m to survive the most dangerous man in Johannesburg, I can’t allow him to break me, because broken toys are destined for the garbage dump.
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Box Set (Book 1 & 2)
The Seven Forbidden Arts Series
(A Paranormal Romance Series)
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A quick series overview
(Each novel reads as a standalone, except Aeromancist, The Beginning, which is Part I of Aeromancist.)
Loving the Enemy
(Free prequel novel, contains no paranormal elements)
With a price on her head, Lily shouldn’t trust anyone, especially not the handsome stranger who comes to her rescue.
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Pyromancist (#1 Fire)
Joss kidnaps and uses Clelia as bait to catch a firestarter, but his desire for his captive compromises his mission.
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Aeromancist, The Beginning (#2 Air, Part I)
Katherine becomes the lover of a mysterious Russian library owner for 30 days at an unforeseen and devastating price.
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Aeromancist (#3 Air, Part II)
Lann couldn’t foresee how his 30-day contract would destroy Katherine’s life. Can he save her from the fate he’d unknowingly dealt her?
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Hydromancist (#4 Water)
Maya isn’t supposed to like the ambassador, let alone sleep with him. Her only focus should be on killing him. Can she choose between love and loyalty?
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Geomancist (#5 Earth)
When a drug lord takes Sean’s woman, a paradise island in the Caribbean Sea is about to turn into hell.
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Necromancist (#6 Spirit)
Nine years ago, a poor and shamed Ivan took Alice’s virginity and left her cold. Now a famous rock star, he’s back for more. This time, he doesn’t only want her body. He also wants revenge.
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Scapulimancist (#7 Animal)
To protect the elephants, ranger Sara has to reclaim Wayne’s land. Can she destroy the man she’s falling for to save the near-extinct species? Can she trust or love a man convicted of murder?
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Chiromancist (#8 Time)
Bono must steal Sky’s secrets, but there’s one she’ll protect with her life. Is she strong enough to resist his assault when his choice of weapon is seduction?
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Man (#9 Grand Finale)
Cain stalks his archenemy’s wife to find his elusive opponent, not knowing how his growing obsession with Olivia will change the rules and the battle.
A Krinar World Novel
(A Futuristic Romance)
The Krinar Experiment
When Drako’s space pod malfunctions over Johannesburg, his se
cret reconnaissance mission goes horribly wrong. Wounded in the crash, he’s captured by the South African Secret Service who sees an opportunity to strengthen their army and make a fortune by using the alien pilot in an unorthodox experiment. They send a female to tend to Drako’s injuries, a human girl with the pretty name of Ilse who’s sweet and caring. The perfume of her skin is like a drug, her blood an aphrodisiac. He can still smell her and taste her on his tongue. Her betrayal cuts deeper than the testing and torture. No matter. His escape is pending. When he comes back to Earth, it will be to find her, and when he does, he’ll show as little mercy as she did.
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These are the events that led to the Krinar Earth Invasion. This is the untold story.
About the Author
Charmaine Pauls was born in Bloemfontein, South Africa. She obtained a degree in Communication at the University of Potchefstroom and followed a diverse career path in journalism, public relations, advertising, communications, photography, graphic design, and brand marketing. Her writing has always been an integral part of her professions.
After relocating to Chile with her French husband, she fulfilled her passion to write creatively full-time. Charmaine has published over twenty novels since 2011, as well as several short stories and articles. Two of her short stories were selected for publication in an African anthology from across the continent by the International Society of Literary Fellows in conjunction with the International Research Council on African Literature and Culture.
When she is not writing, she likes to travel, read, and rescue cats. Charmaine currently lives in Montpellier with her husband and children. Their household is a linguistic mélange of Afrikaans, English, French and Spanish.
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