“And there’s the angelic side that all angels should have. Man, do you put them to shame.”
She laughs. “Not many people would call me angelic, even those who do know what I am.”
“They just don’t know you like I do.” I giggle.
“Stay safe, Tiffany Rose, and call if you need anything.”
“Will do. Bye.”
I grin as I make my way to my new car. I can't believe this is my third car in such a short period of time. It's a Honda Civic, 2017. I don't need a brand new car. Besides, the original one I had before this mess hadn't been my first car. I've gone through six, no, seven cars so far. I'd much rather replace a dead car than for me to be the one that ends up dead. Those cars had all been sacrificed so that I could live. Other creatures have attacked my cars to the point of rendering them undrivable. More than anything else, cars have been my largest expense over the years even though I buy cheap, used cars every time. I usually will barter for silver bullets. Easier that way, although it would be nice to have a guy or gal to specifically be my supplier instead of having to rely on someone else.
It’s eight days, not seven, before Amad comes to my place. I take one look at him, and I reach into my pouch for a healing draught.
“It is too late for that.”
“But—”
“It is not your fault, and it is my time.”
“No.” My throat itches, and my stomach is twisted in knots. I don’t know how the genie has come to mean so much to me, but he does.
“You are owed a wish,” he murmurs.
“Nope. I’m not making it.”
“Rebel, you must.”
"It could be the straw that breaks the camel's back and pushes you into the grim reaper's arms!"
“There isn’t a grim reaper here.” He gives me that barely existent smile.
“Wait. Grim reapers are real?”
He nods. “If I were permitted to wish, I would wish for you to not meet one until you have lived a complete and full life. For myself, I have lived long enough. Do not cry for me. It would hardly do for your reputation if you were to cry.”
“Only if word spreads.” I force myself to scowl. “I really didn’t like you once upon a time.”
“Which confused me. I thought you would like a challenge.”
“Not when it’s issued with a side of insults.”
“I did not—”
“You weren’t the nicest.”
“I wanted the vampire killed so he would not kill again. You took much longer to accomplish that then I thought you would.”
“There were so many vampires! You wanted a specific one!”
“The others were not killing humans.”
I harrumph. “See? You can’t give me the wish. You need to conserve your strength and not make a wish. It’s fine. I—”
“Without your wish, you will not learn who killed your brother and his wife.”
“Did I ever tell you that?”
“I know what you want to wish for.”
“A genie thing I take it.”
He nods. “But unless you say it aloud—”
“Nope. Not happening.”
“Rebel.” He grimaces. “You do not understand. A wish is owed, and until you make that wish, I am in pain beyond all of this.”
He’s so very pale he looks gray. His eyes are sunken in their sockets, and his skin looks like it’s stretched over his face too tightly. His shoulders are slumped, and he looks half the size he normally is. Amad just plain looks like he’s at death’s door.
“But the wish will zap the last of your energy, won’t it?”
“It might, but, Rebel… please. You earned your wish. Let me bestow it upon you.”
I swallow hard. “I wish to know what killed Mason and Gracie and how to kill it.”
Black smoke swirls around Amad that slowly turns white before disappearing. “Mason and Gracie were killed by a Cainian by the name of…”
Amad’s eyes roll in the back of his head, and his mouth hangs open, slack. He’s dead.
A few tears leak, and I reach over and close the genie’s eyes.
It doesn’t matter that Amad wasn’t able to completely fulfill my wish. I at least know the creature even if I’ve never heard of it before. A bit of research, some digging, and I’ll finally be able to have my revenge.
My quest is finished. Now, it is time for my revenge.
The story continues with Hunter’s Revenge, available for preorder now!
You can read more about Mirella’s adventures in Magical Hunters Academy and Clarissa’s chaos in Bedlam in Bethlehem!
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Until next book,
~Nicole
Other Books By Nicole Zoltack
Rebel, Supernatural Bounty Hunter
A human hunts supernaturals
Hunter’s Quest
Hunter’s Revenge - available for preorder
Hunter’s Legion - available for preorder
Magical Hunters Academy
A school for paranormal teens to train to fight evil creatures
Paranormal Hunters
Paranormal Slayers
Paranormal Executioners
Bedlam in Bethlehem
Cops plus Supernatural Creatures
When Vamps Bite
When Wolves Howl
When Sirens Screech
When Djinn Dream
When Demons Destroy
How to Damn a Demon
When Leprechauns Leap
When Angels Avenge
The Vampire Hunter Tribulations
Heroes of Falledge
A superhero struggles to find love and save his town
Black Hellebore
White Hellebore
Scarlet Magi
Age of Dragons
A tale of lost magic and dragon riders
Age of Dragons
Decline of Dragons
Fall of Dragons
Flight of Dragons
Once Upon a Darkened Night
Twisted Fairy Tales
Of Cinder and Madness
Of Slumber and Discord
Of Rose and Cruelty
Of Bones and Ashes
Of Gold and Deceit
Of Tresses and Desperation
Of Wit and Hunger
Of Wonder and Fear
Of Witches and Wizards
Of Straw and Stone
Of Locks and Grizzlies
Of Titans and Slayings
Of Wishes and Nightmares
Of Tridents and Strife
Of Flight and Fancy
The Queenmaker series
YA Female King Arthur Retelling
Legend
Luminary
Lionessheart
The Winged Beast Chronicles
Dragons enslave humans.
The Flames of Death
The Maelstrom of Death
The Icicles of Death
The Tempest of Death
Magic Incarnate
Magic + Faith + Teens
A Question of Faith
A Matter of Doubt
A Balance of Power
A Journey of Despair
A Measure of Gloom
A Glimmer of Hope
Magical Awakening written as Nicole Beyer
Friends attempt to save a friend from a magical sickness
A Magical Sickness
A Magical Adventure
A Magical Misadventure
A Magical Awareness
A Magical Journey
A Magical Odyssey
A Magical Disaster
A Magical Crisis
Beyond Boundaries
Can love cross class boundaries?
Masked Love
Starry Love
Standalones
Moonstruck
Gender-bent Cinderella set in NOLA
Dark Hunt
Vampires vs witches vs humans
Bloodlust
Epic fantasy with forbidden love
Not on Her Watch
A military romance
The Test of Time
Unpredictable time travel
Love Before Honor
Medieval knight. Regency lady. Magical Christmas.
Joy to the World
One lady. Two dukes, one an imposter
Christmas Kisses
Two gentlemen, only one Lady Anna’s mother approves of
Starving for Love
The Little Mermaid with a zombie twist
Guns and Fangs
A vampire huntress turns into that which she hates
The Matchmaker’s Match
A brewer of love potions just may have met her match
About the Author
Nicole Zoltack is a USA Today bestselling author who loves to write romances. Of course. She did marry her first kiss, after all!
When she’s not writing about knights, superheroes, or witches, she enjoys spending time with her loving husband, three energetic young boys, and precious baby girl. She enjoys riding horses (pretending they’re unicorns, of course!) and going to the PA Renaissance Faire dressed in garb. She’ll also read anything she can get her hands on. Her current favorite TV shows are Game of Thrones and Stranger Things.
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Acknowledgments
First and always, I have to thank my husband. I’m sure it can’t be easy being married to a writer, and I am so appreciative of all the support over the years. I love you, Todd! Thank you to my wonderful children for understanding that Mommy has work she has to do, but she still does and always will love you!
To some of the best writer friends a girl could ever have. You know who you are and I can’t wait until we can retreat again!
I would be remiss if I didn’t mention my wonderful street team. You keep me going, and I’m writing for you and for all of my fans. Thank you for all you do for me!
And finally, I want to acknowledge my readers. You are why I write. As long as you keep reading, I’ll keep writing. So please keep reading, all right?
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