by Guida, ML
Taller than any man, the demon casually walked toward them, possessing no weapons and only wearing a beaded loin-cloth. Dread swelled in Cé’s heart. He could sense the demon’s carefully veiled power that was potent enough to bring down a fleet of pirate ships. The smug look on his face meant death to Leif and Isabella. Cé couldn’t take down the spider, but he might be able to buy Leif some time to escape. Heart pressing against his ribs, he stretched out his toes and opened his mouth, then attacked the demon Zuto.
Bolts of power zipped up his feet and shook Cé’s body. Waves and waves of pain hit him, but he clung to the demon, wrapping his wings around Zuto’s face. Cé gagged on the stench of his burning fur. Zuto cursed and dug his fingernails into Cé’s flesh. Agony gripped Cé and crushed his lungs. He bit Zuto’s skull, and sizzling blood raced into his fangs, burning hotter than lava. He lifted his head and shrieked.
Zuto stumbled into the jungle. Cé couldn’t endure the mind-tearing agony and loosened his grip—a deathly mistake. The demon hurled him onto the shore, spinning Cé around and around on the hard beach. Sand flew into Cé’s eyes blinding him. Grit scratched and ripped his flesh.
He lost control of being a bat—muscles twisted and bones crunched—and he transformed back into a man. Every time he took a breath, pain pulsed through him, and he couldn’t move. He groaned. What the hell had he been thinking? He’d been a mosquito trying to bring down a pissed-off tiger that could squash him with a stomp of a paw.
The ground trembled, and Cé froze. Shite, the spider!
“Cé! Look out!”
He recognized that melodic voice. ’Twas Isabella, the brave undine. She was a water nymph and a siren all molded into a slender flower.
He slowly looked over his shoulder. The tarantula fixed its eight glossy eyes onto him. Spit rolled off its fangs and splattered onto the sand, leaving puddles.
Move!
The word echoed in Cé’s mind, trying to pierce the fear that turned his muscles to stone.
Leaves stuck in his hair, the demon pointed. “Seize him!”
Cé jumped to his feet, but the spider was magically fast. Sticky strands wrapped around Cé’s legs, slicing into his flesh then slamming him onto the ground, crushing the air out of his lungs.
The beast dragged him across the beach. Terror rippled through Cé. He kicked and wiggled, but he couldn’t move. He pulled on the ropes, scraping his palms. He clawed his fingers into the sand, debris jamming up his nails. Sand pelted his face, blinding his eyes, and scratching his cheeks. The ground groaned, and a crack opened up on the beach. The spider slid inside, dragging Cé, screaming.
Icy wind rushed over him, blocking out his voice. He drew on his vampire powers, but ’twas useless. Something prevented him from changing into a bat.
Blackness filled the tunnel except for the beastie’s glowing red eyes. It pulled him closer.
Sweat slicked down Cé body, and he raised his fists. “Dona eat me, ye bloody beast!”
He bucked his body, but he could barely move.
Suddenly, the monster spun around faster and faster, flinging Cé like a fishing hook. The slick ropes unraveled, slicing into his flesh like sharp blades
Cé stretched out his fingers, trying to grab anything, but all he touched was air. “No! Help me!” His shriek echoed off the walls as he flailed his arms and legs helplessly.
The darkness dimmed, replaced with sparkling lights. Stars! But just as suddenly as they appeared, they faded to a light blue sky. He whizzed through moist clouds and dropped toward the ground like a cannonball.
Gone was the salty sea, but he inhaled the fragrant smell of lavender. He fell toward a desert with sage brush, lavender bushes, and cacti.
He gritted his teeth and waited for the pain, always the pain. He smashed onto land, bones breaking, muscles tearing. Unable to move, he lay still, waiting for the agony to subside as his vampire powers healed him.
But no such luck. Stabbing agony seized his head, then he remembered no more.
Dear Reader
I loved writing Bite of the Vampire! The Pirate House is a real restaurant in Savannah, GA! I feel in love with the House, not just because of the yummy food and drinks, but the history. There was a tunnel that went down to the river and men were drugged and dragged to ships never to be seen again! Terrible, but true!
So, of course, I had to write a vampire pirate story and Captain Fear was born!
This is the last vampire pirate book I’ll be writing–unless you tell me otherwise! Leave a review on Bite of the Vampire and let me know if you want another book.
The next one I was considering was Lark’s! He’s trapped in Salem and his sister and the crew are determined to bring him home!
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Until next time!
ML Guida
About the Author
Award Winning Author M.L. Guida loves science fiction and the paranormal. From Star Trek to Dark Shadows to Supernatural, she fell in love with things that go bump in the night. But it was the heroes, she loved the best. No matter what happened, those characters never gave up. Now, her heroes are following their footsteps. Whether it's a shape shifter from outer space or a vampire from the past, her wounded heroes always find a way to conquer battles and win the heart of the feisty heroine. Because even in a world of darkness, true love survive.
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Also by ML Guida
The Worlds of Magic, New Mexico
The Touch of the Dragon
Touch of Curiosity
Touch of Madness
Touch of Darkness
Blood Brotherhood
Sin of The Vampire
Shadows of the Vampire
Heart of the Vampire
Mate of the Vampire
Claim of the Vampire
Destiny of the Vampire
Blood Brotherhood Box Set
Bears of Aria
Walfea: A Scifi Romance
Vaughn: A Scifi Romance
Tash: A Scifi Romance
Dragons of Zalara
Madness Unleashed
Madness Unhinged
Madness Unmasked
Madness Unbalanced
Vampires on Holiday
A Vampire’s Wish
A Vampire’s Gift
A Vampire’s Vow
Paranormal Dating Agency
Eye of the Tiger
Another Tiger Bites the Dust
Angels of Death
Betrayal
Deception
Punishment
Cupid
