Regally Bitten (Blood Alliance Book 3)
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I grimaced. That doesn’t surprise me. But why didn’t you say anything? It seemed like something he’d mention.
Because I only just found out. The pack psyche is filled with information. Apparently, my grandfather helped her.
He’s a lot scrappier than he lets on, I replied, eyeing the older male in the crowd.
He had an arm around a much smaller woman, her hair as white as his. But the way he held her reminded me of how I embraced my Luna. She stood beside them, the stars in her eyes. Happiness radiated from her, causing me to smile. She really is beautiful, isn’t she?
Yeah, she is, Edon agreed softly. Our little mate.
Our little moon, I mused back at him.
You know I can hear you both, right? Luna put in. Open connection now, boys. Behave.
Never, Edon growled.
I could already see that fucking later would be fun. All of us in each other’s heads? Yeah, that would be hot. Too bad we had another hour of mingling to do first. At least we were clothed again, because if I had to watch Edon and Luna prance around naked all night, I wouldn’t last another five minutes.
So needy, Edon teased.
Says the male who is growing harder by the second, I tossed back at him as I opened the envelope. Might as well distract myself for a moment with Kylan’s letter. I couldn’t imagine what he had to say unless it was regarding Rae.
I unfolded the note, my eyes roaming over the words in a quick sweep that brought my heart to my throat.
Oh, fuck…
Willow.
Young Wolf,
My consort requested I send you my findings on an old friend. To fulfill her wishes, I’m drafting this correspondence.
After finally locating your friend’s camp destination, I stumbled upon some troubling news. It seems she escaped four weeks ago and has yet to be found. Which leads me to believe she’s now in Silvano Region. If only she’d chosen the opposite direction to run, you’d have her in your custody now, as she was being held in Clemente Clan’s breeding camp.
I’ll continue my search. However, for now, I’ve reached a dead end. Let’s hope your friend has a fire similar to yours and my consort’s. She’ll need it to survive.
Regards,
—K
P.S. Congratulations on the triad.
The End For Now
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REBEL BITTEN
Once upon a time, humankind ruled the world while lycans and vampires lived in secret.
This is no longer that time.
Willow
Run, run, run!
They’re chasing me, even into my dreams.
And when I awake, I see him. Striking blue eyes with a hint of the devil inside. He’s my savior and my worst nightmare combined.
Because he owns me.
He found me.
He saved me.
But I don’t want to be owned. I want to be free. Even if it kills me.
Ryder
I needed a diversion, a plaything, something to distract me from this perpetual boredom. And she appeared as if the Almighty above had heard my prayers.
Or, more accurately, the devil.
Because I’m not a good man. Humanity died inside me long ago. It was what I needed to survive.
But she’s such a pretty little thing. I think I’ll keep her and make her mine. At least for a little while. Humans are so fragile, after all.
Welcome to Ryder Region.
It might not be mine yet, but it will be soon.
For I haven’t lived this long by playing nice.
I prefer to bite.
Music Playlist
Regally Bitten
Animals - Ivy & Gold
Behind the Mask - Ivy & Gold
Born to Be Wild - J2
Candle By The Window - Karliene
The Darkness (feat. Svrcina) - Built By Titan
Devil In a Cage - Hello Demons… Meet Skeletons
Heaven’s a Lie - Lacuna Coil
I’ll Keep Coming - Low Roar
More Than This - Georgi Kay
Paint It, Black - Ciara
Shadow Preachers - Zella Day
Shout - Malia J
Sound of Silence - J2
Tears of Blood - Karliene
When Doves Cry - Sam Perry
Wolfpack - Karliene
Acknowledgments
First and foremost, thank you, Julie Nicholls. The cover art for Regally Bitten is what inspired this entire world, and I love you so much for encouraging me to play in the darkness. It’s so fun!
Second, to Matt, for allowing me to write while on vacation. For feeding me. For making sure I shower. For generally reminding me to live. And for your love and support. <3
Katie: Thank you so much for brainstorming this book/series with me for countless hours in the car, and again online. Your support is so motivating, and I really appreciate our friendship. Thank you also for reading and keeping me honest!
Allison: Thank you for putting up with my insane deadlines, tolerating my 1:00 a.m. text messages, and always being the first pair of eyes and final pair of eyes on a project. I appreciate you!
Bethany: Gah, your continuity editing! I know that’s an incomplete sentence. Sorry. But also, not sorry, because you catch so many tiny details that slip through my brain. Like how old is Kylan? I don’t know. He’s old. But seriously, thank you, thank you, thank you!! (And yes, I’m keeping two exclamation points because it’s warranted). This wouldn’t be possible without you.
Louise: You are my other half, my everything, the one who keeps all my social media alive while I disappear into my cave, and I love you so much. Thank you for being my rock and for keeping me sane. <3
Famous Owls: Thank you for being such an important part of my team and for always making me smile. You all rock!
None of this could be possible without my ARC team and Foss’s Night Owls. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
And to the readers: Thank you for reading Edon’s story. I realize Silas and Luna were main characters, too, but he keeps insisting that it was his story. And now that you’ve met him, hopefully you understand why I’m not going to bother arguing.
Next up: Ryder. **big heart eyes**
About Lexi C. Foss
USA Today Bestselling Author Lexi C. Foss loves to play in dark worlds, especially the ones that bite. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia with her husband and their furry children. When not writing, she’s busy crossing items off her travel bucket list, or chasing eclipses around the globe. She’s quirky, consumes way too much coffee, and loves to swim.
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