The Wolf’s Torment
by Stephanie Burkhart
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It's 1865 and Moldavia is a country nestled against the shores of the Black Sea. Lady Theresa travels from Austria to this country that's haunted by tales of vampires and werewolves. She's going to marry the Crown Prince, but she harbors her own unspoken secrets.
Prince Mihai has just returned to Moldavia to discover he's a witch. He's intent on being a good husband and modernizing his country, but he must find a balance with his supernatural heritage. His best friend, Viktor, accompanies Mihai and marries Mihai's sister. In an unfortunate twist of fate, a werewolf bites Viktor.
Viktor's transformation threatens everyone around him, including his wife's safety and Mihai's happiness, but he's especially dangerous when he's near Theresa. Can Mihai save his family from Viktor's lies and deceptions?
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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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ReplyDeleteThanks so much for having me here today. The Wolf's Torment is a great paranormal read this time of year with werewolves, witches, and a couple of vampires, too. It's a Reader's Favorite award winning book and was nominated by Long & Short for Book of the Month when it was first reviewed.
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