“I haven’t decided yet. Indonesia looks promising, as does Chile.”
Active volcano spots. Go figure. I was especially relieved that she wouldn’t be on our plane.
“Be good, okay? Don’t make me hunt you down and chase you across the ocean. And stay away from married men – they’re nothing but trouble.”
Cleo grinned. “I like trouble. Too bad your Irix wasn’t interested in something long-term or I would have been tempted to steal him away – tempted enough to risk you drowning me.”
I cocked an eyebrow. “I thought you didn’t care whether the guy was interested or not?”
She shrugged. “I’m tired of turning men into trees and plants. Rejection sucks. And no matter how satisfying my revenge is, it’s all a bit embarrassing to be running around after a man who doesn’t return your interest.” Cleo shot me a wicked glance. “I’m too old for that shit.”
I laughed at her modern speech, colored by her odd accent. “Yeah, me too.” I stood. “Safe travels, sister.”
“Safe travels. See you soon.”
I shivered, giving her a sharp look, but Cleo had returned her attention to the newspaper. Wandering back to Irix, I thought about the situation. An old goddess wandering the world unchecked. It made me uneasy, but who was I to say she had to go back to sleep for thousands of years?
Irix was playing a game on his phone while everyone at the gate stared at him, longing in every face. I’d forgotten how interesting plane rides were with him. No doubt many of these passengers would be joining the mile-high club before we touched down on the mainland.
Sitting, I looped my arm around his and leaned against his shoulder. “I’m glad you’re here.”
I was. Glad he hadn’t needed to dash back to Hel. Glad Cleo hadn’t dragged him off as some sort of love slave. Glad he found something in me worth sticking around for.
He put down his phone and rested his head on mine. “There’s nowhere I’d rather be but by your side, Amber. Nowhere.”
About the Author
Debra Dunbar primarily writes dark fantasy, but has been known to put her pen to paranormal romance, young adult fiction, and urban fantasy on occasion. She lives on a farm in the northeast section of the United States with her husband, three boys, and a Noah’s ark of four legged family members. When she can sneak out, she likes to jog and ride her horse, Treasure. Treasure, on the other hand, would prefer Debra stay on the ground and feed him apples.
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Books in the Imp Series
A DEMON BOUND (Book 1)
SATAN'S SWORD (Book 2)
ELVEN BLOOD (Book 3)
DEVIL’S PAW (Book 4)
IMP FORSAKEN (Book 5)
ANGEL OF CHAOS (Book 6)
IMP (Imp Series, prequel novella)
KINGDOM OF LIES (Book 7) Fall, 2015 Release
Books in the Imp World
NO MAN’S LAND
STOLEN SOULS
THREE WISHES
Half-Breed Series.
DEMONS OF DESIRE (Book 1)
SINS OF THE FLESH (Book 2) Summer, 2015 Release
UNHOLY PLEASURES (Book 3) Spring 2016 Release
Title Page
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
About the Author
Books in the Imp Series