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    Gladiators: Warriors of Rome
    Gladiators: Warriors of Rome
    Gladiators: Warriors of Rome
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    Gladiators: Warriors of Rome

    By Lacey Carter Andersen

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    As Lana stared at the twelve gladiators, straining against the ties at her wrists and ankles, she knew she was in trouble…

    Lana has a powerful father who allows her the freedom to speak her mind and make her own choices. Which has made it so all her life she's felt… well, untouchable. She says what she wishes and no one can hope to silence her.

    Until she makes the wrong enemy.

    Taken prisoner, she's given to twelve gladiators as their slave. Humiliated and shocked by her change in circumstances, the last thing she expects is for the gladiators to see her as more than a prize. As the world she knew crumbles around her, she may find not only safety in her warriors' arms, but also love.

    GLADIATORS' is a reverse harem that involves one woman and twelve sexy warriors. It starts a little dark, but evolves into a true romance. At just over 20,000 words, this book includes The Gladiators' Slave.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherLacey Carter Andersen
    Release dateJun 12, 2018
    ISBN9781540122155
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    Gladiators - Lacey Carter Andersen

    Gladiators

    By Lacey Carter Andersen

    Copyright 2017

    Published by Lacey Carter Andersen

    This work of fiction is intended for mature audience only. All characters are over the age of eighteen. Names, characters, places, and incidents are either a product of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to any persons, living or dead, business establishments, events, or locales is entirely coincidental.

    ASIN B075HTYG82

    This book is protected under the copyright laws of the United States of America. Any reproduction or other unauthorized use of the material or artwork herein is prohibited without the express written permission of the author.

    Table of Contents

    Title Page

    Disclaimer

    Gladiators (Warriors of Rome)

    Chapter One

    Chapter Two

    Chapter Three

    Chapter Four

    Chapter Five

    Chapter Six

    Chapter Seven

    Chapter Eight

    Chapter Nine

    Chapter Ten

    Chapter Eleven

    Chapter Twelve

    Chapter Thirteen

    Chapter Fourteen

    Chapter Fifteen

    Dedication

    To every reader who likes a hot man who adores his strong-willed woman.

    ~ Lacey Carter Andersen

    Chapter One

    The crowd in the stands above her head cheered and pounded their feet, screaming and shouting. Driven by a thirst for blood and death.

    I hate this place. It reminded Lana of everything that was wrong with Rome. Slaves fighting to the death to pay off their master’s debts, or simply because they were fierce warriors, who could earn their masters’ money, felt wrong on every level.

    And yet, she had come again.

    The long blue skirts of her silky gown settled around her as she froze. Why did I come back?

    Behind her, Bethamena, her Thracian servant spoke, her voice soft, what is it?

    Turning, she glanced at the dark haired woman with her innocent eyes, and her two silent guards. If only I had a friend to confide in.

    Nothing good came of crossing the lines of servitude and friendship. Her father had compromised quite significantly with employing only free men and women rather than slaves. But, he’d been stern in his orders that she display herself in a fashion fitting of a magistrate’s daughter. Especially when it came to their staff.

    And so, I will keep my confusing thoughts to myself. As always.

    Are you alright? Bethamena asked, drawing closer.

    She shook her head. It’s nothing.

    Just my uncertainty.

    Continuing to walk, she frowned to herself. Manius Luscinus, the wealthiest senator of Capua had invited her to coliseum for the second time. It had surprised her. Being new to Capua, she had already made an enemy of many of the wealthy citizens with her outspoken views on slavery and the coliseum. Her father would’ve been disappointed but not surprised.

    Senator Luscinus seeks your favor.

    The thought disturbed her. At twenty years of age, rumors had begun to circulate that she had no intention of ever marrying. Rumors I spread myself. And yet, the men of this new town still did not realize how truly dedicated she was to her life of freedom. She would never become the wife to some arrogant, pompous man who would rule her like a slave. As long as her father stayed busy with the emperor, she had a freedom she could only have as his daughter.

    And so, I must shut this senator down, as I have the other men. I must not leave a single doubt in his mind of my feelings. The last thing I want is for him to send word to my father of his interest...

    They turned a corner in the circular hall under the coliseum and came to stairs guarded by two slaves. She strode up the steps, lifting her skirts as her sandals lightly padded the white stone. As she came out into the viewing box, all eyes turned to her.

    The senator and his handful of wealthy, carefully chosen guests, regarded her with more curiosity than a friendly spirit. Still, she smiled in greeting.

    I certainly don’t need more enemies.

    Senator Luscinus rose from his chair overlooking the arena. He pressed his goblet into the hands of a scantily dressed slave, the red wine splashing over her chest. But he didn’t notice, his thin lips were curled into a smile that made her stiffen.

    Lana. He greeted her, taking her hand in his clammy ones and pressing a wet kiss to the back of her hand. How good of you to join us once more.

    Two of his friends exchanged a look behind his back. Surely they have told him how quickly I shot down their interests.

    Senator Luscinus, it was kind of you to invite me.

    When he stood straighter, he continued to clench her hand between his. His smile never slipping from his pale, thin face. The golden circlet on his head gleamed against his greasy black hair.

    I hope you’ll sit by my side.

    Unable to politely refuse him, she answered coolly, of course.

    He seated her between himself and his sister. A spot deserving of a magistrate’s daughter. Helvia, his sister, sipped her drink, leaning back in her seat in a messy, drunken way. Her dark eyes, the same color as her brother, narrowed as she stared back at Lana.

    Helvia leaned forward and snagged one of Lana’s blonde curls. The same color as gold, she slurred out.

    Behind her, Helvia’s closest friend, a miserable woman named Justina smirked. I’m surprised to see you here. Don’t you have men to seduce?

    Helvia released her hair and swatted at her friend. Your jealousy’s transparent.

    Then, they both laughed, but the sound lacked merriment. It was the laughter of two cackling, jealous drunks.

    Lana fought the urge to wince. It’s good to see you both.

    Around them, the crowd erupted into sound. Standing, Lana looked out over the massive coliseum, with its dozen

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