by Dani René
“Yeah, we can start renovations next week. We can head out there Saturday to check it out, but the space is big enough to have a floor and the bar in the shape you wanted.” He confirms what I knew would happen. Since I was unemployed after Caged was shut down, I’ve been helping Dax with Inferno, and we’ve now expanded into other cities.
“Sounds good. I was about to call and see if you and pup would be able to watch the kids tonight?” As soon as the question is out, I hear my sister’s giggle.
“Of course, you big lug. I’ll be around in an hour to pick them up. They can stay the night. I’m sure you’ll both need time to recover tomorrow as well,” she informs me in that knowing tone. “Kael called. He’s coming to visit with Paige next week,” she adds before I can respond.
“Oh.” It’s been difficult with my brother back in my life. All I can do is hope we find the connection we so obviously lost all those years ago. “Thanks, I better go. See you later.” Before she can respond, I hang up, not wanting to talk about my brother at that moment.
“What’s the verdict?” I turn to regard my beautiful wife.
“Tonight I’m going to be doing filthy things to you, baby. I hope you’re ready.” Offering a wink, I revel in the blush that turns her cheeks a dick hardening shade of pink.
Opening the laptop, I click on the files I’ve been too scared to look at for far too long. I’ve hidden the folder away, I’ve pushed it to the back of my mind, my life. It’s the truth and I’m afraid of what it will tell me. I don’t want to know what my parents went through when I was taken, but deep down, I know if I’m finally going to move on from my experience, I need to.
My therapist told me to face it head on. And even though I know Sam is here for me, fear has held me back from learning the truth. I’m only now coming to terms with the years of pain I endured. When I was a purchased toy for men to delve into their sick fantasies with.
I open the first document which is a video file. My father comes on screen and I immediately miss him. My heart aches as he settles himself in the familiar office chair.
“My name is Magnus Blythe, this is the confession video of what happened in the disappearance of my daughter, Freya Blythe.” He clears his throat, his eyes darting around the room as if he’s afraid, but then continues. “I got involved with very bad people. Harlan and Harkin Wolfe are the men in charge of an elite club called Caged. It’s a place my colleagues and I frequented. I never partook in any activities, but I’ve heard stories about what happens in the rooms.”
I hit pause on the video because I’m not sure I want to hear more. Disgust lingers in my mouth and my throat burns with bile when I realize what my father is saying. I want to close the video, but I don’t. I’m a masochist, so I hit play again.
“I’ve gotten into debt with Harlan, and as payment he’s requested my daughter’s life. When she turns sixteen, she’ll be abducted, she’ll be taken into Caged, and she’ll work off the payment. I have no other choice but to let him take her. I don’t have the money to pay him back, so I’m recording this video as evidence. Pumpkin, if you ever watch this, please forgive me. Please. I tried everything I could to get out of it, but it’s done. Even if I fight him, he’ll kill us all. Freya—” Glass crashes in the background, a scream I’m certain is my mother echoes through the speakers, then the screen goes black and a gunshot echoes through the the computer and hits directly into my heart.
“NO!! NO!!” My hand flies to my mouth in shock as I stare at the blank screen. There’s more screaming, begging, and suddenly Samael’s arms are around me.
“Baby, look at me, Angel!” His deep growl vibrates through me. Dragging my gaze from the screen, I meet his eyes that I filled with concern and agony.
“They… h-he s-sold me… they… he’s dead.” The pain that grips me is only second to what I felt when I lost Sam for those long months and when he tugs me into a tight hold I let it all out. All the pain, fear, and shame for what my father did tumbles from my eyes and I soak my husband’s shirt.
His arms are warm and the calmness he exudes slowly seeps into me. “It’s okay, baby, I’m here. I’ve got you. Cry as much as you need to, I’ll always hold your pieces when you’re falling apart, only to put you back together.” His words soothe like a balm on a burn.
“I trusted him.” My body is wracked with sobs as the emotion pours from me into him and all he does is absorb everything I give him. All these years I’ve lived with the belief that my parents were good people. But I believed a lie.
“Angel,”—strong hands cup my wet face and his gaze bores into mine—“you’re my girl, you’re strong and when you’re not, I’m here, okay. Lean on me, cry on my shoulder, but don’t ever let what you saw on that video make you love them any less. My father was a monster, yours didn’t have a choice.” I know he’s trying to make me feel better, but I shake my head in disagreement.
“He did have a choice. I didn’t.” It’s his turn to look at me in confusion. “As much as I hated where I ended up, and as much as I hated your father for everything he did, there’s one thing that I gained out of all of this…out of this nightmare.”
“What?”
“You.” A small smile plays on his lips and he shakes his head.
“You’ve just seen a horrific video and you’re here talking about me.”
“Sam, you’ve given me a life. One that my father couldn’t. Yes, he sent me into the wolf’s lair, but I’ve come out with the beast himself.” I confess, “I don’t hate him, I don’t think I ever could, but I’ll never forgive him for what he did.” He nods and pulls me into his arms again and let’s me cry some more.
As he rocks me back and forth, he murmurs in my ear, “You know, baby, from the very start, from the moment I laid my eyes on you, I knew you’d give in to your desires. Since our first time, I knew my hunt was over because I realized you would fall prey to my darkness. From the very start, I knew you would be mine.”
“And what if I fought you?” I question lazily once I’m all cried out.
“Then I would have waited forever at your door until you let me in. I am a gentleman you know, just a patient wolf lying low until the full moon appears.”
“So I guess that makes me your moon,” I suggest quietly, and he reaches for my collar, the one he bought for me two days after he asked me to marry him—a black and gunmetal tri-chain O ring choker with an angel wing hanging between my cleavage—and tugs on it.
“You are. You’re my forever, Angel.”
“And you are mine, Reaper.”
The Reaper & His Angel
In you I’ve finally met my match,
I showed you my darkness,
and you were brave enough to love me anyway.
You are my moon, taming the beast within.
I am your wolf seeking peace.
You are my angel craving chaos.
Forever, Angel
Always, Reaper
THE END
The Weekend - Angel
Breaking Benjamin - Dance With The Devil
The Weekend - In The Night
The Weekend - Pretty
Bullet For My Valentine - Venom
Bullet For My Valentine - Dirty Little Secret
Seether - Broken
HIM - Don’t Fear The Reaper
Aaron Richards - Monster
Lo-Fang - You’re The One That I Want
Breaking Benjamin - Angels Fall
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The Forbidden Series will comprise of four full length novels, as well as two shorter novellas. The first two books and novella will be released in 2017 and the last two books along with another novella will be released in 2018.
From the Ashes - A Forbidden Series Novella
Crave - Forbidden Series Book #1
Covet - Forbidden Series Book #2
Lust - Forbidden Series Book #3
Ache - Forbidden Series Book #4
Untitled Novella to come
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sp; These are standalone’s and do not have cliffhangers.
Please note: They are dark romance reads with triggers.
With each book, and each one of these I have to write I still sit in awe of being able to hit publish. Sometimes I feel thank you’s aren’t enough because if I could, I send you each a hug and possibly you’re own alpha male. Since that’s impossible, I’ll have to stick with this little message and hope it reaches you with all the love in the world because if it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t be here.
This couple, Samael and Angel came from a small idea and blossomed into an emotional story that had me writing at all hours of the day. They definitely will always hold a special place in my dark, little heart.
First and foremost to my incredible husband who puts up with my crazy writing schedule, he makes sure I eat, bathe, and have coffee when I’m on deadline. If it wasn’t for him, I’m not sure I’d get through all the hours I put into each story. I love you babe. xx
Next, my BETA babes. You ladies are beyond incredible! Kenzie, Simmy, Lisa, Lizzie, Kate, Kristina, Becca, and Heather. If you didn’t love Sam the first time I sent him to you in a sleepy stupor in October 2016, I’d probably have not found the courage to publish my first dark romance. Thank you ladies for giving Sam and Angel life.
To my editor Vanessa, and her team at PREMA for polishing this story to perfection. Thank you for your support, advice, and care you take with my work.
My Dreamers & Street Team, you ladies keep my sanity in check, it’s not an easy job, so I have to thank you! For every share, post, repost, comment, review… It’s your love and support that keep me going. So thank you, thank you, thank you!
The bloggers out there that have taken a chance on my work, thank you a million times over. Nothing can ever repay what you incredible ladies do for me, or any of us authors that you do so effortlessly and with such love. #AllBlogsMatter!
A special thank you to Lydia at HEA Book Tours & PR for assisting with this tour, you rock lady!! Thank you!!
And last, but definitely not least, to the readers, thank you so, so much for your support. For leaving reviews, for one clicking, for comments and posts. If it weren’t for you, we wouldn’t be doing what we love. Thank you! <3
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A hybrid author and freelance graphic designer, Dani's writing has evolved from short fan fiction stories to full length novels. From sweet and romantic, to dark and delicious, she's grown from strength to strength and hitting her stride.
On a daily basis she has a few hundred characters, storylines, and ideas floating around in her head. Generally working on two or more manuscripts at a time, she loves the variety of where her writing is taking her.
She's normally found in the cave with a mug of coffee or a glass of wine whipping up new emotional rollercoasters. You can also find her on social media – Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest.
She has a healthy addiction to reading, TV series, music, tattoos, chocolate, and ice cream. Some of her go to authors are M Never, K Webster, Pepper Winters, KL Kreig, Meghan March, and that’s just to name a few!
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Stand Alones
(Available on Amazon, Kobo, and iBooks)
Ace of Harts
Love Beyond Words
Broken Series
(Available on Amazon, Kobo, and iBooks)
Broken by Desire
Shattered by Love
Destroyed by Secrets (Coming Soon)
The Backstage Series
(Available on Amazon & KU)
Between Love & Fire
Between Lust & Tears
Between Want & Fear (Coming mid 2017)
Falling Stars Duet
CUFFED (Available on Amazon & KU)
DETAINED (Coming late 2017)
Forbidden Series
From the Ashes - A Forbidden Series Novella
(Available on Amazon, Kobo, and iBooks)
Crave (Book #1) (Available on Amazon, Kobo, and iBooks)
Covet (Book #2) (Coming June 2017)
Ache (Book #3) (Coming Soon)
Lust (Book #4) (Coming Soon)
