Kinkaid smiled with genuine warmth. “A cat. That’s great. I hate to say it, but the few wolves on this base confound me. I really don’t understand their Pack instincts, but please don’t tell anyone I said so. They’re good men and women. The fault isn’t with them, but with my limited understanding of their inner beasts.”
And it took a big man to admit that, Lina realized. She could definitely work with this lion. She’d been afraid he’d be an unreasonable fellow, but this man reminded her a lot of her own father. Smart, steady, and strong in dominance, but not a jerk about it. She smiled at him.
“Nobody will ever hear it from me,” she told him. “Though, I happen to agree with you. Wolves are just weird. All that howling is enough to drive a lynx to drink.” She shook her head, and he chuckled, as she’d hoped he would.
And thus, she thought, was the start of what might be a very good working relationship. This man was one of the good ones, and she had long ago pledged her energy toward protecting the innocent, catching bad guys, enforcing the will of the Goddess, and serving Her Light.
“Let me tell you a bit about your friend, Carter, and his unit. This, of course, is strictly need-to-know, so it can’t go beyond these walls. However, if you’re going to be one of their points of contact, you need to know there’s more to them than just being highly-decorated Green Berets. They started out human enough, but they had a magical encounter that’s changed them, and what’s most important for you to know is that they all—whether they call it that or not—serve the Light.”
That was music to her ears. Anything that would help her do her job and fulfill her self-appointed mission was all to the good, as far as she was concerned. She leaned forward in her seat, her gaze narrowing as she listened intently.
“Tell me more…”
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About the Author
Bianca D’Arc has run a laboratory, climbed the corporate ladder in the shark-infested streets of lower Manhattan, studied and taught martial arts, and earned the right to put a whole bunch of letters after her name, but she’s always enjoyed writing more than any of her other pursuits. She grew up and still lives on Long Island, where she keeps busy with an extensive garden, several aquariums full of very demanding fish, and writing her favorite genres of paranormal, fantasy and sci-fi romance.
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Other Books by Bianca D’Arc
Paranormal Romance
Brotherhood of Blood
One & Only
Rare Vintage
Phantom Desires
Sweeter Than Wine
Forever Valentine
Wolf Hills*
Wolf Quest
Tales of the Were
Lords of the Were
Inferno
Tales of the Were ~ The Others
Rocky
Slade
Tales of the Were ~ Redstone Clan
The Purrfect Stranger
Grif
Red
Magnus
Bobcat
Matt
Cat’s Cradle
King’s Throne
Jacob’s Ladder
Her Warriors
Tales of the Were ~ Grizzly Cove
All About the Bear
Mating Dance
Night Shift
Alpha Bear
Saving Grace
Bearliest Catch
The Bear’s Healing Touch
The Luck of the Shifters
Badass Bear
Crossroads: Bounty Hunter Bear
Crossroads: Storm Bear
Crossroads: Bear Meets Girl
Spirit Bear
Lion in Waiting
Crossroads: Black Magic Bear
Tales of the Were ~ Were-Fey Trilogy
Lone Wolf
Snow Magic
Midnight Kiss
Tales of the Were ~ Lick of Fire Trilogy
Phoenix Rising
Phoenix and the Wolf
Phoenix and the Dragon
Tales of the Were ~ Howls Romance
The Jaguar Tycoon
The Jaguar Bodyguard
The Jaguar’s Secret Baby
Tales of the Were ~ Big Wolf
A Touch of Class
Tag Team
Doubling Down
Deuces Wild
Tales of the Were ~ Gifts of the Ancients
Warrior’s Heart
Future Past
A Friend in Need
Guardians of the Dark
Simon Says
Once Bitten
Smoke on the Water
Night Shade
Shadow Play
Epic Fantasy Erotic Romance
Dragon Knights ~ Daughters of the Dragon
Maiden Flight*
Border Lair
The Ice Dragon**
Prince of Spies***
Dragon Knights ~ The Novellas
The Dragon Healer
Master at Arms
Wings of Change
Dragon Knights ~ Sons of Draconia
FireDrake
Dragon Storm
Keeper of the Flame
Hidden Dragons
The Sea Captain’s Daughter Trilogy
Sea Dragon
Dragon Fire
Dragon Mates
The Captain’s Dragon
Science Fiction Romance
Hidden Talent
Talent For Trouble
Shy Talent
Jit’Suku Chronicles ~ In the Stars
The Cyborg Next Door
Heart of the Machine
Jit’Suku Chronicles ~ Arcana
King of Swords
King of Cups
King of Clubs
King of Stars
End of the Line
Diva
Jit’Suku Chronicles ~ Sons of Amber
Angel in the Badlands
Master of Her Heart
Futuristic Erotic Romance
Resonance Mates
Hara’s Legacy**
Davin’s Quest
Jaci’s Experiment
Grady’s Awakening
Harry’s Sacrifice
Contemporary Romance
Irish Lullaby
Bells Will Be Ringing
Wild Irish Rose
* RT Book Reviews Awards Nominee
** EPPIE Award Winner
*** CAPA Award Winner