Synopsis:

Evangeline "Eve" Cross, an artist with a gift for seeing beauty in things people do not place value on, unknowingly stirs a stolen artifact into action during an art exhibition. The artifact binds her God given future to Cassian Rho, a man cursed to be moving between life and death for centuries. As they are pursued by those seeking the ancient Treasure, Eve and Cassian must face their spirit-joined destinies. With danger and desire spreading, Eve and Cassian must choose between working to stop the curse or keeping safe the difficult to get link that may be their only salvation.

STOLEN FATES OF THE UNKNOWN 1

The air grew thick with tension as the huge creature came into the clearing, its movements was slow but deliberate. Standing at least twelve feet tall, its skin was a patchwork of scales and fur, with shining red eyes that pierced the darkness. Its growl reverberated through the forest, making every hair on Eira’s body stand on end. 


The queen’s soldiers froze, their weapons raised but their courage faltering. Even Kael, unshakable as he was, took a step back, his sword still drawn. 


Eira clenched her fists, her flames flickering with uncertainty. “What is this thing?” 


Lyra, looking pale and trembling, whispered, “A shadow beast. The queen’s experiments… they create monsters like this.” 


The creature’s eyes got fixed on Eira, its eyes narrowing as if recognizing her power. Without warning, it lunged, moving with terrifying speed for something so large. Eira barely had time to dive out of the way, her flames surging to shield herself. 


CHAPTER 22:. THE BEAST IN THE SHADOWS