the throne I saw earlier at the far end of the room. “Do not try to be a hero!”
She nods and I trust her to keep herself out of harm’s way, so I turn back to the mess of monsters behind us.
I jump in without a thought, Caleb spots me and in seconds a weight is in my hand.
Fuck I need me some powers.
I grin at him as I lift the sword in my hand. I’ve got anger to burn through, and a dick ton of Demons to slay.
I cut, and hack my way through the Demons that swarm towards me, a manic grin on my face, as their blood sprays and coats my body. I don’t think twice about it. I attack, and don’t stop until I’m panting.
The throng of Demons is thinning, despite our low numbers, the Horsemen reap devastation in their path, and Morgan is a fucking badass. I officially want to be her when I grow up.
I watch as she takes the head of a Demon without blinking, when I feel the claws tear though my back. Fuck that burns, that’ll teach me to be distracted.
I whirl to find my attacker behind me, licking my blood from his talons.
“It won’t be long little Hunter. My poison is in your veins now. You’ll be dead, and I’ll keep you for myself.” He practically bounces with giddiness. “My master will be so pleased!”
I lift my arm, sluggish but still fast enough that he doesn’t see it through his joy, and take his head from his body. I turn, and that’s when I see Azriel and my heart bottoms out.
I watch in slow motion, and it doesn’t matter how fast I move, it’s not fast enough, not with the poison coursing through my bloodstream. I try to scream but I have no voice as I watch Azriel's claws rip through Creek’s chest.
I fall to my knees as the whole scene plays out in slow motion in front of me. I scream as his body falls to the floor, but Caleb is there, catching him while I can do nothing as poison runs through my veins.
I can do nothing but watch as Levi appears behind Azriel like an avenging Angel with Bryce beside him. They grab an arm each as Morgan shoves her hand into his chest and rips his heart out.
I hear Fallon’s scream, it almost sounds anguished but Deacon is there with her, and I watch as the bond transfers to him, and she passes out in his arms. At least she’s safe. Kain is holding back the fray with Killian and Malik as I watch the Demons start to stand down as Deacon stands back up, the power transfer complete.
Numbness fills me as I look back to Caleb and Creek. Black dots cloud my vision as the poison takes hold.
Please let him be okay.
Caleb catches my eye across the room, and I know my plea’s won’t matter.
Holy fuck.
My heart shatters and I close my eyes and I hear Levi roar my name as I let the darkness take me.
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About the Author
Sloane Murphy is the author of the international bestselling series, The Immortal Chronicles, as well as a range of other paranormal and contemporary romance. Sloane lives in Peterborough, England, with her husband & fur baby and over the years, she has developed an unhealthy appreciation for cheesy YA Films, cupcakes and bad pop music. She adores fairy tales, ballet and all things supernatural, drinks far too much coffee, and watches an ungodly amount of Netflix. When she's not busy writing, she can be found exploring the world with her husband and chocolate Labrador.
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Acknowledgments
I have a lot of people to thank for this one, so strap in. First, to my husband, for leaving me to my brain babies for hours and days on end. For making me coffee and bringing me chocolate when those days when the words were streaming from me hard and I forgot to look after myself. Thank you for well, everything.
Jenna, without you this book would still just be a WIP in a word file from Nov 2018. You helped me believe that these guys were ready for the world, and it turns out, they really were! So thank you for the sprinting sessions, the pep talks and everything you do!
To Sarah Goodman, my beautiful and creative assistant, for all your helps with edits, late night randomness, and really just everything you do to help me, when you really, really don’t have to! Also, for drawing up all of the amazingness I dreamt up in this book.
Amy Briggs, thank you for loving these guys as much as I do and helping me make this book be everything it could be!
My OG beta team - you guys are awesome as ever. Rose, Danni, Ani, thank you for loving my book baby as much as I did, and giving me the swift kick up the ass that I need. Like always.
To Steph, Blake & Claire. For believing in me. For letting me be your guinea pig. For all of the things!
To Mibl Art & Dez at Pretty Ink Creations for the fabulous cover and art work for the book and promotions.
To Wendy & Claire at Bare Naked Words, and all of their bloggers for helping me spread the word.
Finally, to you, my readers, for sticking with me, because god knows it’s been a bumpy ride, but without you guys, I wouldn’t be here. So thank you for reading, for (I hope) loving these guys as much as I do. Here’s to the future, and way more words to come!
Also by Sloane Murphy
The Immortal Chronicles
(YA Paranormal Romance. Complete Series)
Descent
Crash
Soar
Rapture
Black Water Academy
(Upper YA/NA Paranormal Romance. Reverse Harem)
Marked
Chosen
Hunted - Coming 2020
Dark Fae
(Paranormal Romance. Dark Fantasy)
Summer princess
Winter King - Coming 2021
The Shadow Walkers Saga
(Reverse Harem Paranormal Romance)
A Crown of Blood and Bone
A Crown of Smoke and Ash
A Crown of Shadows and Secrets - Coming 2020
A Crown of Thorns and Lies - Coming 2020
A Crown of Fire and Wrath - Coming 2020
A Crown of Pride and Ruin - Coming 2020
Standalones
When We Fall (New Adult Contemporary Romance)
Other Works from Hudson Indie Ink
Stephanie Hudson
Afterlife Saga
A Brooding King, A Girl running from her past. What happens when the two collide?
Book 1 - Afterlife
Book 2 - The Two Kings
Book 3 - The Triple Goddess
Book 4 - The Quarter Moon
Book 5 - The Pentagram Child /Part 1
Book 6 - The Pentagram Child /Part 2
Book 7 - The Cult of the Hexad
Book 8 - Sacrifice of the Septimus /Part 1
Book 9 - Sacrifice of the Septimus /Part 2
Book 10 -Blood of the Infinity War
Book 11 -Happy Ever Afterlife /Part 1
Book 12 -Happy Ever Afterlife / Part 2
Transfusion Saga
What happens when an ordinary human girl comes face to face with the cruel Vampire King who dismissed her seven years ago?
Transfusion - Book 1
Venom of God - Book 2
Blood of Kings - Book 3
Rise of Ashes - Book 4
Map of Sorrows - Book 5
Tree of Souls - Book 6
Kingdoms of Hell – Book 7
Eyes of Crimson - Book 8
Afterlife Chronicles: (Young Adult Series)
The Glass Dagger – Book 1
The Hells Ring – Book 2
Stephanie Hudson and Blake Hudson
The Devil in Me