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He withdrew completely from scattered glimpses of her memories and gazed deep into her wide, blurry forest-green eyes, curiosity getting the best of him. She swayed slightly. “Did you get the revenge you sought?”
Had she found peace? If so, what was that like? A burning crawled up the back of his throat. He was afraid he’d never find justice or peace, and what would he eventually become if he never did? Something odd clicked between them. A weird bond over retribution.
“No.” She shook her head and tried pulling out of his grip. “Please let me go. I must find someone. I need to talk to him.”
“If you answer my questions, maybe you’ll get a chance to find your father, eventually.” He slid his hands down her arms and held tight. God, the feel of her warmth did something inside of him. Something he hadn’t ever expected to feel again.
Her gaze widened, and she jerked against him. “Let me go. Please.”
“Tell me what you are and who you are working for.” He raised his voice after each word. He could compel her to talk, but he couldn’t compel her choice of words. A human’s mind had free will, and he couldn’t demand an honest answer, but it couldn’t hurt to try. “And how did you manipulate the weather?”
“I didn’t.” She bent her left leg slightly, favoring her right.
He released a breath he hadn’t realized he’d been holding in. “What’s your name?”
She continued to pull away from him. “Cyn.”
“Real name, before I pry it out of you.” Again, he couldn’t get her to say her real name, but he could make her speak. “Name.” His voice grew impatient, and he squeezed her arms.
Her thin body tensed. “I told you. Cyn is what my friends call me.”
“We aren’t friends, but we might be able to barter if you tell me what I want to know, and then maybe I’ll help you find him.”
“Maybe? You’ve just killed everyone.”
Tension gripped stronger in his shoulders. He hadn’t killed everyone. “Maybe I can help you find him, if you help me.”
She took in a long shuddering breath, tears filled her eyes, and she started to gag. “I’m Gracyn, and I’m about to be sick.”
Author bio:
Dawn Chartier is a contemporary and paranormal romance author known for crafting emotionally resonant stories with compelling characters and vivid worlds. With a background in construction, Dawn brings a keen eye for detail to her writing, creating immersive settings that captivate readers. She has published several romance novels, earning praise for her ability to blend heartfelt romance with suspense and supernatural elements. Dawn lives in the South with her family, where she finds inspiration in the lush landscapes and unique culture of her surroundings. When she’s not writing, she enjoys exploring local cuisine, chilling on the beach and diving into a great book.
*When Darkness Tempts the Divine*
Gracyn James has made vengeance her life’s mission. Haunted by the brutal murder of her family, she survives on the streets with The Inciters, a vigilante group that delivers justice to society’s worst. But her ultimate goal remains elusive: finding her father and uncovering why he destroyed her world. When a deadly encounter with the seductive and powerful Angel of Death, leaves her faction annihilated, she’s forced into an uneasy alliance.
Lucien Ward, a fallen Guardian with a shadowed past, is on a mission of his own. Stripped of his former glory, he hunts for the truth behind his family’s downfall while fulfilling his grim duties as the Angel of Death. Gracyn’s fiery spirit—and an uncontrollable power she doesn’t yet understand—may be the key to his redemption. Or, she could bring about the end of both their worlds.
In a battle where loyalties blur and fate twists cruelly, can they uncover the truth before their intertwined destinies ignite chaos?
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Dawn Chartier is a contemporary and paranormal romance author known for crafting emotionally resonant stories with compelling characters and vivid worlds. With a background in construction, Dawn brings a keen eye for detail to her writing, creating immersive settings that captivate readers. She has published several romance novels, earning praise for her ability to blend heartfelt romance with suspense and supernatural elements. Dawn lives in the South with her family, where she finds inspiration in the lush landscapes and unique culture of her surroundings. When she’s not writing, she enjoys exploring local cuisine, chilling on the beach and diving into a great book.
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