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.
Bloodpledge Extract
People were about—strolling to cars, or loading
shopping bags into back of them. I couldn’t unsheathe my sword here. As if he
sensed me following, Stockton stopped, turned and looked back. I ducked behind
one of the concrete pillars. I heard him sniff. Had he caught my scent?
In a sudden burst of speed, he took off. I gave
chase, but he kept to the populated streets, heading for the centre of the
city—Hyde Park. Although lit by tree lights, there were many dark spots where
Brethren could feed uninterrupted. If that was his intention, I was about to
spoil it for him.
As I unsheathed my sword, I became aware of another,
darker presence—Rasputin.
In the shadows of the giant Morton Bay fig trees I
stood, until I spied him on the stone seating that ringed the Archibald
Fountain. A laughing group of humans passed, and his eyes narrowed into slits.
My hand tingled as I ran my thumb along the hilt of
my sword.
He was choosing his prey. His hands, mere stumps
covered by the black gloves he wore, rested on his lap. He would have
difficulty grabbing his prey, unless Stockton helped. I smiled when I thought
of the way he’d lost his hands and my chest swelled with pride—my Laura.
Stockton strode up to him.
They would be unaware of me; unaware of being
observed until I strode into their midst. The Serpent Ring blocked their
senses.
Now, I thought. I can take them both out.
My scalp prickled as Stockton said, ‘Is he here?’
Rasputin grinned and his gaze seemed to pinpoint
exactly where I stood. ‘Yes. I can feel him. The others?’
‘Sacrificing themselves for you.’
‘As they should.’ He laughed.
Leading Marcus and
Terens on a chase, I’ll be damned.
I gripped the sword tightly, took stock of my surroundings—no humans around,
and the moon behind clouds.
‘Come out, Princeps. Let’s face one another,’
Rasputin said.
How the hell did he know? The Serpent Ring on my
hand flared for an instant, and I didn’t need to look to know its eyes had
turned black. My senses tingled as I picked up the presence of at least a dozen
Brethren—not Principate supporters.
A trap, and I had walked right into it.
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.
Official Website: http://www.timamarialacoba.blogspot.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TimaMariaLacoba
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ReplyDeleteSuch a great excerpt thank you.
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