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    Needing His Demon
    Needing His Demon
    Needing His Demon
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    Needing His Demon

    By Marie Medina

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    The Year of Hearts, 3

    Fredric has found his mate, but he’s completely perplexed. His mate is not only a man, but also a half-demon. Fredric cannot believe the gods have done this to him. On top of this odd turn of events, Fredric is suffering from the Dissolution, a vampire disease with no cure. He knows accepting Satoru as his mate and taking his blood increases his chances of survival, yet he keeps fighting his fate, even as Satoru becomes more appealing with each encounter.

    Satoru refuses to give up, and with each passing day, Fredric becomes less resistant. Fredric first agrees to drink Satoru’s blood, and then he accepts Satoru as a lover. But as time runs out and other troubles come, will Satoru be able to save his lover’s life and truly win his heart?

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherEvernight Publishing
    Release dateAug 15, 2013
    ISBN9781771305112
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      Needing His Demon - Marie Medina

      Published by Evernight Publishing at Smashwords

      www.evernightpublishing.com

      Copyright© 2013 Marie Medina

      ISBN: 978-1-77130-511-2

      Cover Artist: Sour Cherry Designs

      Editor: Karyn White

      ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

      WARNING: The unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal. No part of this book may be used or reproduced electronically or in print without written permission, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in reviews.

      This is a work of fiction. All names, characters, and places are fictitious. Any resemblance to actual events, locales, organizations, or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.

      DEDICATION

      To Howard, who keeps asking, What’s next?

      NEEDING HIS DEMON

      The Year of Hearts, 3

      Marie Medina

      Copyright © 2013

      Chapter One

      Valladora

      3150, The Year of Hearts

      Fredric took a deep breath, trying to fight the weakness that threatened to overtake him. He knew he should have stayed at Ettore’s castle, but he didn’t want his brothers to find out about his illness. They would only cause themselves more grief as they tried to help. Either he would survive the Dissolution, or he wouldn’t. There was nothing anyone could do.

      When the dizziness passed, Fredric spurred his horse forward. He decided to head south because he did not want to arrive at his castle too soon after Satoru reached their village. Everyone knew that Fredric had taken Satoru on a mission, and he didn’t want to be thrown together with him in any kind of celebration. The priest’s handsome face and teasing smile flashed through Fredric’s mind, and all he could think about was the scent of the man’s blood.

      But he’s not a man! Fredric ached constantly now, his body craving some kind of contact with the half-demon priest. How could the gods do this to him? His mate was not only male but also the spawn of a demon. Fredric desired women and had never been attracted to a man. Ever. Until now. He scowled, as even now the taunting of his own thoughts sounded like Satoru.

      As Fredric rode on, he debated with himself, listing all the things he liked about Satoru. Once he had a list, he could deconstruct his feelings for the priest and be done with the whole situation.

      He’s handsome and well built, as Ettore said. He is brave. He defends himself well. He’s slow to anger. Fredric frowned as he looked across the fields. Satoru’s personality baffled him. He was calm and soft spoken, as a priest should be, yet he was also sarcastic and at times very opinionated. He also had a very suggestive sense of humor. Fredric had been relieved when Satoru had finally departed, as his attempts to goad and tease Fredric had been hard to bear.

      Weariness overcame Fredric then. Night approached, and he needed to stop. He knew there was a tiny inn about a mile away. If not for the Dissolution, he could have kept going, but he needed sleep too much to make it all the way to the next village. By the time he reached the inn, he was almost ready to collapse. Spots danced before his eyes as he dismounted. The woman who kept the inn rushed forward, but he could hardly make out what she said. His knees gave way, and the last thing he was aware of was strong arms catching him as several different voices began barking orders.

      ****

      Fredric felt chilled, yet an odd heat filled his veins. He could just imagine the lecture Ettore would have for him if he found out about this. A gentle hand wiped a cloth over his face, and something touched his lips. The hand lifted his head and tipped some liquid into his mouth. Every nerve in his body came to life as the ambrosial liquid hit his tongue. Fredric’s eyes snapped open, and he saw Satoru sitting on the bed smirking at him and holding a vial that had obviously contained some of Satoru’s blood. Fredric’s heart raced, and he immediately felt revitalized. Fredric cursed silently, his body screaming for more of Satoru’s blood. Tremors moved over Fredric’s body as he fought to keep from reaching for Satoru. When the initial surge of emotions and sensations had passed, Fredric eased his head back onto the pillow.

      I thought that would perk you up. Satoru put the vial down and moistened the cloth in his hand. He leaned forward to wipe Fredric’s brow again. Am I so horrible you’d rather die than be with me?

      Fredric pushed Satoru’s hand away, even though his gentle touch felt good. What are you doing here?

      I stopped here yesterday to rest. I have a lot on my mind. Satoru fixed Fredric with his calm and steady gaze. My life has certainly never been boring. I didn’t realize the gods had something like this in store for me, though. I wonder what their purpose is.

      The gods have no hand in this.

      Satoru smiled. That’s your opinion. I have a theory. Would you like to hear it?

      No. Fredric had ingested only a little of Satoru’s blood, yet being so close to Satoru had his thoughts going in directions he wanted to avoid. Images of the man naked and pinned beneath him filled Fredric’s mind. The navy and gold clerical robes did nothing to squelch these imaginings as Satoru’s blood worked through his system. Fredric knew he needed to get away from Satoru, but he also knew he’d never make it out of the inn in his weakened condition.

      That smile on Satoru’s face didn’t waver. You make no secret of how feel about those who have demon blood. You’re a role model. Humans look to you for guidance in every way, and if you show such a prejudice, then they believe this way of thinking is justified. So, if someone like you falls in love with someone like me, a very different example will be set. Many humans will reconsider their own intolerance once you accept me as your mate.

      Just because you’re my mate doesn’t mean I have to accept you as such. That will never happen.

      Now Satoru frowned. Again, that is your opinion. Satoru shook his head very slowly. "I can control my carnal needs. I would never have taken holy vows if I could not. My attraction to you could be easily pushed aside, but I feel already that it is more than that. Being a priest was my only desire as I grew up. My entire life, I have wanted nothing else. And then you

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