Read Mauled by Destiny [Tales of the Citadel 17] Online
Authors: Viola Grace
Tags: #romance, #science fiction, #paranormal, #Shapeshifter
“And there is really a place to run?” Priina knew her voice sounded plaintive, but she couldn’t control it.
Guardian nodded. “There really is. The other Citadel Lowel members will be moving over slowly, but for now, it will be you two and those touched by the stars.”
Priina settled in the pod, and Rhanos sat next to her. It sealed and ejected them into space. There was a quiet moment then a whoosh, and they were gliding into place next to another pod.
“That was amazing.” Rhanos shook his head.
A couple who glowed with power met them and introduced themselves. “I am Wiali, this is Braenar. Welcome to Citadel Lowel.” Priina smiled. “I am Priina, this is Rhanos.
Thank you for your welcome. Where is the space to run?”
Wiali took her through the halls where support staff was working, and while Priina admired the construction under the dome, she lifted her head and found the exit to the green space without difficulty. “Wiali, I don’t mean to be rude, but can I familiarize myself with the area and then return for the tour?”
Wiali laughed. “Go ahead. There is a small cabana inside the space to leave your clothing when you shift. Have fun and enjoy what Lowel has to offer. You will be back to work all too soon.”
Priina nodded absently and hauled Rhanos along with her. Fresh air, fresh water and the sluggish heartbeat of a sleeping world under her feet, Lowel had definite potential, and she was going to explore every inch she could.
Death may greet her on the job, but life was waiting back at home. It was a good thought, and she considered embroidering it on a pillow. She would need to hold onto it in the months to come.
After all, Rhanos wanted to take her home to meet his family.
This is not the last of Priina and Rhanos. When not on duty, they will become shift instructors and hunt masters on Lowel. Everybody needs a hobby.
In
Heartbeat of Silence,
we will learn how Veera ended up on Balen and how Stanik intends to help her protect herself when every person near her is an assault on her senses.
Thanks for reading,
Viola Grace
Viola Grace was born in Manitoba, Canada where she still resides today. She really likes it there. She has no pets and can barely keep sea monkeys alive for a reasonable amount of time. Her line of day job tends to be analytical which leaves her mind hopping to weave stories. No co-worker is safe from her character analysis. In keeping with busy hands are happy hands, her hobbies have included cross-stitch, needlepoint, quilting, costuming, cake decorating, baking, cooking, metal work, beading, sculpting, painting, doll making, henna tattoos, chain mail, and a few others that have been forgotten. It is quite often that these hobbies make their way into her tales.
Viola’s fetishes include boots and corsetry, and her greatest weakness is her uncontrollable blush.
Her writing actively pursues the Happily Ever After that so rarely occurs in nature. It is an admirable thing and something that we should all strive for. To find one that we truly like, as well as love.