Love in the Shadows (17 page)

The shadows in the corner of the room
started to waver, and the women of the tribe arrived, with Gwen
leading the way. Cara rushed up to Raven. He immediately opened his
arms and swept her into his embrace.

Derek turned and found Katherine beside
him, tears glittered in her eyes. He pulled her close and rubbed
her stomach where the next generation lay. “How is he?”

Six Months Later

“You look beautiful,” Cara said as she
placed a white flower in Katherine’s hair. “Come on. We have to get
you downstairs. Derek is beside himself. He wants this wedding over
with. The lake is so beautiful, the ceremony will be
wonderful.”

Katherine smoothed her hands over her
baby bulge under the soft chiffon wedding dress and looked at the
lake from the bedroom. The day was finally here. It seemed as if
everything had conspired against her ever getting
married.

During her first trimester, she had
been very sick with morning sickness. Then Isanti had his heart
attack, and Derek hardly left his side. Katherine offered to go to
Vegas and elope, but Derek wanted her to have a big wedding. The
baby was almost here, and they were just now able to finish the
wedding preparations. The nursery was ready even though the baby’s
parents hadn’t tied the knot yet.

She turned with a smile as Stacey
rushed into the room. Katherine had asked both Stacy and Cara to be
her bridesmaids.

“Are you ready?” Stacey asked.
“Everyone is in place. Derek looks amazing in his tribal outfit.
Isanti is a strange old man. Are you sure you want him to officiate
the ceremony? He looked me up and down before telling Hugh it was
okay to keep me. Can you believe it?”

Katherine chuckled. “Yes, I believe it.
Isanti gives his blessings to each Shadow Walker mate. If he said
Hugh could keep you, it means he likes you.” A feeling of sadness
swept over her. What would they do when the father of their tribe
passed on?

Cara walked over with the wedding
bouquet in her hands. “Are you all right, Katherine? You look a
little pale.” Cara frowned. “Maybe you should sit down.”

“I think I’m tired. Let’s get
downstairs and get done with the ceremony. The baby is really
bearing down, and it hurts. I think Jonathan wants to be born now.
My due date isn’t until next week. Everyone says first babies come
late.” She shrugged. She had been feeling weird today, probably
bridal jitters.

As Katherine walked to the
door a pain gripped her. She gasped and bent over, holding her
stomach.
Oh, God, what was going
on?

“Here let me help you,” Stacey said,
rushing to her side.

Katherine stared in horror at the
puddle of liquid at her feet. Her water had broken. Suddenly, the
door was thrown open, and Derek rushed into the room. “You’re okay,
baby. I’ve got you.” He scooped Katherine into his arms and headed
for the nearest shadow. “Dr. Rick will meet us at the
hospital.”

“What about the wedding? What about all
the guests?” Another pain rippled through her abdomen, and
Katherine moaned.

“You need to relax. Breathe,
Katherine.”

The cold and dark of the Shadow
dimension enveloped them. Then, Derek walked out into the Isanti,
Inc., hospital. Cara and Raven appeared out of the shadows, then
Hugh and Stacey. Quiet Thunder appeared next. The room began to
fill up quickly as the news spread to the wedding
guests.

Another contraction gripped Katherine,
and she panted as Derek coached her through it. He held her so
gently, it brought tears to her eyes.

“Wow, look at all the shadows in the
room,” Stacey pointed. “They’re moving, what is that?”

Katherine turned her head to see
shadows wavering everywhere, each wave signaling the arrival of a
tribal member.

“That’s love, Stacey. The whole tribe
is coming. Love in the shadows.”

“Please, give me room. I’m a nurse you
know.” Nurse Eschback waded through the crowd until she could see
Derek holding Katherine in his arms. “Mrs. Sloane, it’s your time.
Follow me. We’ll get you settled in room two.”

“Wait, I want to be Mrs. Darkwood when
this baby arrives. Please, Isanti.” Katherine reached out to the
tribal shaman. “Marry us.”

The older man made his way forward and
began the ceremony. “Do you Derek Red Hawk Darkwood take Katherine
to be your lawfully wedded wife …”

§

Derek handed his son to
his mother
. I have a son.
He leaned down and kissed Katherine’s forehead
and watched, delighted as she put the baby to her
breast.

“I’ll be right down the hall if you
need anything,” Dr. Rick said, slipping out the door.

“I didn’t get a chance to thank him.”
Katherine sighed and returned her attention to the baby in her
arms.

“Are you ready to let the crowd in,
Mrs. Darkwood? The whole tribe is going to want to celebrate
Jonathan’s birth.”

Katherine groaned. “I look
terrible.”

“You look beautiful, the most beautiful
woman I’ve ever seen.”

“You’re biased. I’m the mother of your
child.” Katherine chuckled. She glanced at the wedding band on her
finger that sported a flying hawk with yellow diamonds for
eyes.

“You are my wife, my reason for
breathing. I knew that from the first moment I saw you.”

“Let the tribe in, Red Hawk,” Katherine
said. “Jonathan is the first born of the next generation. I’m sure
Isanti is going to want to see him.”

Derek caressed her cheek and went to
the door. He opened it to find his family, his tribe, on the other
side, all waiting with bated breath.

“It’s a boy.”

Derek smiled as the whole tribe let out
a yell of approval.

§ § §

Wolfe’s Mate

Book Seven of the Siberian Volkov Pack
Romance Series

Esme Fortescue is struggling to find
her balance when her brother accidently turns her into a lycan
while trying to cure her cancer. Then Esme is shot and almost dies.
But the lycan mating bond snaps into place, and between her mate
and the lycan healer, she is able to shift and heal her injuries.
Now her brother is working on trying to return Esme to her human
state, while her lycan mate visits her in dreams that leave her
wanting. Still struggling to find herself, Esme wonders if real
life can live up to her dreams?

Jared Wolfe has had to wait six months
before he could leave to find his mate in Paris. With the death of
his beloved father and mother and taking over as the new Alpha of
the Quebec Province, he has had his hands full. Unable to stand the
separation from his mate, he visits with her in her dreams. Can his
newly changed mate handle the responsibilities of being the Alpha
female of his pack?

Aerial Magic

Book Two of the Witch Guardian Romance
Series

Elise Delaire, the
Guardian healer, goes to the bonding ceremony of her best friend.
While there, Mabel Avery, the commander of the Guardians,
introduces her to Curtis Brant. But when Elise shakes Brant’s hand,
she realizes that not only is this man
not
who he says he is, he is also
her Destined One.

Owen Avery is on a mission from the
queen of the Fae. Apprehend the rogue Fae who is now being called
the Red Wizard. Everything is going according to plan until he
shakes hands with the delectable Elise. Not only can she see
through his disguise, but her touch causes his magic house tattoo
to take on color, proving that she is his Destined One. Is he
willing to give up his immortality and his home, the land of the
Fae, to claim her?

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The Shadow Walker Romance Series Book
One

Raven Darkwood, Shadow Walker, leader,
and shaman of the Nuni Nagi Tribe, as well as CEO of Isanti Inc.,
the conglomerate his tribe owns and manages, is also a spy for the
government. His mentor Isanti Quiet Thunder has prophesied the
perfect mate for him. But how can he find her when he doesn’t have
time to date? And how can he bring an innocent into his crazy
violent world?

Cara Hamilton wants nothing more than
to be with Raven Darkwood, CEO of Isanti, Inc.. But she quickly
finds Raven lives and works in a dangerous world and that is before
she learns of his special ability to walk into another dimension.
Can she conquer her fear and put her trust in Raven and his
tribe?

Destined Magic

A Witch Guardian Romance Book
One

Garrett
Amhurst, a member of the Witch Guardian Police Force, investigates
a claim of blood magic at the Blue Dolphin. He is surprised to find
his “Destined One” is the owner. She isn’t guilty of participating
in the illegal rituals. But her sister is and it’s Garrett’s job to
bring her to justice.

Gabriella Ross,
Water Witch, knows her sister is hooked on the magic high of blood
magic. But she can’t turn her in to the Guardians. They would strip
her sister of her magic. Gabriella would do anything to save her
little sister, including stepping in front of a bullet.

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Siberian Werewolf Christmas

Book Six of
the Siberian Volkov Pack Romance Series

Margaret Brady
knows she must be out of her mind to go to Siberia for Christmas.
But her intuition won’t let her turn down the invitation of her
best friend, Violet Volkov. When she meets the good looking
Vyacheslav Putyatinov, she knows just what she wants for
Christmas.

Vyacheslav
“Slava” Putyatinov thinks any human woman coming to the Siberian
Lycan village will be trouble. But one unmated could be a disaster.
When he is put in charge of the American siren he finds trouble can
lead to desire.

A
Siberian Werewolf in Paris

Book Five of the Siberian Volkov Pack Series

Valerii Belikov, Siberian lycanthrope, knew that under the
baseball cap and grubby jeans “Little Joe MacDonald” was actually
Josephine. He didn’t know why she was hiding, but when the mating
bond snapped into place after she was injured, he never expected
her to run away. Josie is his mate, the one woman meant to be his,
and should have known they couldn’t live apart. He could accept her
hiding, but there was no way he could give her up.

Josephine Chevalier knew this day would come. Her father’s
killers had found her. To keep her pack mates in England safe, she
needed to run. It was time to return to Paris where it all started
five years ago. Now if only Valerii, the man she wanted above all
others, would stay away. Looking down at the golden cord tying
their hearts together, she knew nothing would stop him from coming.
How could she keep him safe?

My Magic Mate

Book Four of the Siberian Volkov
Series

Brencis Solovyov, a Siberian
lycanthrope, isn’t looking for a mate. When he visits the local
metaphysical store, he is repulsed by the owner’s purple hair and
combat boots. And when she gives him a potion that accidently
poisons him, he fears for his life. The fact that she is his mate
can only be a trick of destiny. After she claims to be a witch, he
knows she is truly crazy. But there is something magical about the
woman, and he isn’t the only one who has noticed her strange
powers. Can he keep her safe from the danger surrounding her? Will
he get over his prejudice and let his magic mate cast a spell of
love on him?

My Mate’s
Embrace

Book three of the Siberian Volkov
Series

Anton Volkov, Siberian lycanthrope, is
following the scent of Laurel Harris, who is running away from her
abusive stepfather. When Anton finds her, he is surprised to
realize she is his mate, the one woman meant to be his. But the
Russian mafia is also on her trail. In order to rescue Laurel,
Anton must first get this troubled woman to trust him. Can love
heal her wounded heart?

“The Siberian Volkov Series keeps
getting better with each book. I found myself totally engrossed in
this story.” Night Owl Reviews

A Siberian Werewolf in
London

Book two of the Siberian Volkov
Series

Grigori Solovyov, Siberian lycanthrope,
goes to London to track down a Russian mobster who is stealing from
the pack. Then, Melisande Reule walks into his hotel, bringing his
wolf howling to the surface. He knows he has found his mate. But
when she is targeted by a Russian assassin, Grigori must fight to
keep her safe and at his side.

“I absolutely loved this second
installment in the Siberian Volkov Pack series. It had everything
that made me fall in love with the first one. The story line is
great.” Night Owl Reviews

Alpha’s Mate