Title:
Bloodpledge
Author:
Tima
Maria Lacoba
Release
date: May
31st,
2014
Genre:
Paranormal
Romance
Book
Description:
Bloodpledge
continues Alec and Laura’s story from Bloodgifted. Having undergone
the Ritual and induction into the vampire community, Laura— the
prophesised Child of Light and Darkness and last of the Ingenii—takes
her place as Alec’s consort and First Lady of the Brethren. But
resentment and anger grow at Alec’s privileged position as
daywalker.
Among a powerful few, alliances are made and conspiracies formed, threatening a war that could destroy them all and endanger every human on Earth—creatures who would do anything to prevent the curse from ending. Now Alec and Laura must invoke the Pledge, an ancient ceremony that enforces Brethren loyalty to the Principate.
When Laura’s ex-boyfriend, Detective Inspector Matt Sommers, turns up with a threat that could expose Alec, the battle for their world and their lives begins.
Among a powerful few, alliances are made and conspiracies formed, threatening a war that could destroy them all and endanger every human on Earth—creatures who would do anything to prevent the curse from ending. Now Alec and Laura must invoke the Pledge, an ancient ceremony that enforces Brethren loyalty to the Principate.
When Laura’s ex-boyfriend, Detective Inspector Matt Sommers, turns up with a threat that could expose Alec, the battle for their world and their lives begins.
Extract from
Bloodpledge
In Alec’s room, a
single tall, metal lamp gave off a weak light. There were no windows
to allow in deadly sunrays, so presumably it predated the time when
he became Princeps. The four-poster, wrought iron bed and I were well
acquainted, since we’d made love in it several times.
Alec wrapped his arm
around my waist and held me close. With his other hand, he tucked my
hair behind my ear. ‘We have a little over an hour before the
Prefects start arriving.’
‘Let’s not waste
it.’ Every minute with him was precious. Three nights ago,
Jean-Philippe nearly murdered us both and, even though he was now
dead, the danger was not entirely over—tonight’s incident a stark
reminder.
He lowered his head
and kissed me with a fervency that left me breathless. I wrapped my
arms around his neck and kissed him back. Our tongues meshed in a
delicious tangle of desire and passion.
‘What happened?’
I asked between kisses.
‘We had a
disagreement ….’
I knew what he meant
by that. ‘You had a fight.’
‘No avoiding it.
Two of them are caged down in the cellar. Cal and Karl are keeping an
eye on them till the Pledging.’
‘How many were
there?’
‘Five—three men,
two women.’
My stomach dropped.
‘You could have been killed!’
‘But I wasn’t.’
‘What if Luc
hadn’t arrived—’
‘Shhh’, he
sealed his lips over mine and, as always, I melted in his arms. A
while later, he murmured against my mouth, ‘I probably could’ve
handled it alone. After the Pledging tonight there should be no more
incidents.’
His lips grazed my throat.
‘Promise?’
‘Cross my heart.’
He drew the figure of a cross over his heart. ‘Luc told you about
the powers of the rings. If anyone tries anything, they’re ash.’
I nodded. After a
previous rebellion, centuries ago, my father forced the surviving
Brethren to swear an oath on the Serpent Rings. Those who defied it
were killed when the rings flashed fire and destroyed them.
I didn’t want to
think about it, let alone witness something like that.
Alec could probably
see the anxiety in my eyes, for he smoothed the hair from my face and
said, ‘The Pledge worked in the past. No reason why it shouldn’t
do so again.’ His confidence was comforting and I released the
breath I’d been holding. ‘Besides,’ he said, ‘Pledge or no
Pledge, I’ll kill anyone who dares try and harm you.’ A deadly
edge to his voice both frightened and excited me. He lowered his
head, and took complete possession of my mouth with such passion it
ignited a painful throbbing in my core that only he could relieve.
His hands slid down
to my waist, untied my sash. Gently he eased my robe off my
shoulders. It dropped to the floor, where my camisole soon joined it.
He
touched the crimson vial Luc gave me, which was nestled between my
breasts. It contained three drops of Marcus’s, Antonia’s and
Luc’s blood, and it would render the drinker immortal. ‘Luc
explained?’
I nodded.
‘Would you take
it?’
‘Yes.’ I
breathed.
I couldn’t tear my
gaze away from his eyes. They were filled with such love, such
intensity of longing I almost wished the curse wouldn’t be lifted
so there’d be no chance of my blood becoming normal. Yet, our
children, the future….
About
the Author:
My
name is Tima Maria Lacoba and this is my first novel.
For the last seventeen years I’ve taught English and History in a high school in southern Sydney. Before taking up teaching I was a practicing archaeologist, working on several digs around the world. Unfortunately, steady contracts in this field were hard to obtain, hence my gravitation to teaching. It was fantastic being able to teach my field to Year Eleven and Twelve students and then take them on overseas excursions to visit the amazing sites they’ve only seen in books.
For the last seventeen years I’ve taught English and History in a high school in southern Sydney. Before taking up teaching I was a practicing archaeologist, working on several digs around the world. Unfortunately, steady contracts in this field were hard to obtain, hence my gravitation to teaching. It was fantastic being able to teach my field to Year Eleven and Twelve students and then take them on overseas excursions to visit the amazing sites they’ve only seen in books.
Two
years ago I resigned and surrendered to the itch of writing. After a
many years of reading and correcting my students’ creative writing
tasks and essays, I decided it was time to write my own. I couldn’t
hold it in any longer.
Official
Website: http://www.timamarialacoba.blogspot.com
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