Light & Shadow

Follow Sophia Mahoney as she steps between waking realities into the world she never knew existed. A world full of dark and white magic. A world where witches and gargoyles battle for a foothold. College student Sophia Mahoney’s life has been turned upside down. Her uncle is dead—murdered. The Doccioner clan wants the Book of Light and Shadow, the city of San Antonio, Texas is consumed by a series of malicious, ritualistic killings, and an elite Maalik assassin is after her. Aden Clarkson, a member of the Grgul’ya Codex clan, doesn’t do relationships. He prefers a no strings, no commitment approach to dating—a prearranged, mutually gratifying association. A connection he both dominates and controls that is until the alluring scent of Sophia Mahoney crosses his path. For readers 18+. Contains profanity, violence, and graphic sexual content. Book of Light and Shadows was created by April A. Luna, an eGlobal Creative Publishing Signed Author.

April A. Luna · Fantasy

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92 Chs

Chapter 68: S3 Betrayal: Cat and Mouse

Aden Clarkson

Out of the corner of his eye, Aden sees movement under the surface of the water. He swims halfway to the bottom and listens. As Sophia draws near, he moves out of her direct path. He wants to enjoy this game of cat and mouse because the prize is well worth the wait.

Sophia swims toward the waterfall. But before she reaches her destination, Aden lightly grips her ankle, then releases her. She twists around, then swims toward the deeper end of the pool.

The deeper she swims, her movements slow.

Aden listens to the beat of her heart. It slows, then picks up speed. It's as erratic and unpredictable as her movements in the water.

Fuck. What the hell am I thinking? She's swimming with a concussion?

Aden cuts through the water. He reaches out, wraps an arm around her waist, and then he pulls her to his frame.

She twists, trying to break free. But he immobilizes her in a bear hug, then carries her to the surface of the water.

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