by Stephanie Burkhart
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It's 1865 in Moldavia, a country nestled against the shores of the Black Sea, and Crown Prince Mihai Sigmaringen returns after receiving an education in England. His best friend, Viktor Bacau joins him. Mihai is intent on modernizing his nation, but he's also a witch, and it's time he embraces his heritage. The tasks in front of him are many including getting married. Lady Theresa von Kracken arrives in Constanta as Mihai's intended. Mihai has vowed not to fall in love again, but Theresa manages to break the battlements around his heart.
In an unfortunate twist of fate, Viktor is bitten by a werewolf. Viktor's transformation threatens everyone around him including his wife's safety and Mihai's happiness with Theresa. Viktor's bite is the wolf's torment.
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Theresa wrung her hands together, worried. Sonia was in her eighth month and her baby was nice and round. Sonia reminded Theresa of when Victoria had given birth. She hoped that wasn't happening now.
"She's not going to have the baby, is she?" asked Theresa.
"No, the pain is in the wrong place. I'm going to get Dr. Stanza and the willow bark pills."
"Hurry."
"I will." Mrs. Nocesti rushed out the door.
Theresa knelt next to Sonia, rubbing her hand over Sonia's hair. "This is so sudden. Did the baby kick?"
"I don't know...Theresa...am I bleeding?"
Theresa shivered at the thought, but visually checked Sonia's dress. "I don't see any blood staining your dress."
"Thank God. Theresa, it hurts."
"I'm sorry. I wish I could do something."
"Hold my hand."
Theresa offered Sonia her hand. Sonia gripped it so tightly, Theresa's knuckles turned white. Her own pulse accelerated. Spots appeared before her eyes. Theresa's breathing grew rapid. Theresa saw the baby in the womb, kicking the spot of Sonia's discomfort. The baby struck the blood barrier. It was weak, and because of that, was causing Sonia pain.
"Baby, no, don't kick your mother there. You're hurting her. Please, don't kick. Turn around, please, turn around," Theresa said, gasping for air as sweat trickled down her brow. The baby turned. It was a boy.
Sonia let go. Theresa's link with the baby disappeared.
"What did you do?" whispered Sonia.
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Stephanie Burkhart is a 911 dispatcher for LAPD. She was born and raised in Manchester, New Hampshire. She served 11 years in the US Army and currently calls Castaic, California her home. Stephanie was married in Denmark in 1991 and has two young sons. She adores chocolate and is addicted to coffee. She writes paranormal, contemporary, and steampunk romance and has two children's books published with 4RV Publishing.
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Thank you so much for having me here today. Autumn is here and I really enjoy the season. Does anyone decoriate for the season? I'd love to hear your ideas. I usually put something up in the front yard for the kids but this year will be a challenge trying to find the Halloween box. We still haven't recovered from our summer camping. LOL!!
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Stephanie, like you, Autumn is my favorite time of year...the weather, the leaves turning and the anticipation of the upcoming holiday season. Best wishes with your book!
ReplyDeleteAngela, you know, I really think the anticipation and the planning for the upcoming holidays is really fun. Best Wishes
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Nice excerpt
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Thanks for the excerpt and the chance to win!
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