Fire Rising (Dark Kings) (36 page)

“I work in my family’s business.”

So she didn’t lie either. Interesting. “And what is it your family does?”

“Import/export.”

Another truth. Dark Fae were notorious for luring humans into their world, but it wasn’t pleasure the humans received. The women were taken by the males, and though they might experience brief pleasure, unbeknownst to them their souls were being drained.

As for the human males, the female Dark used them for sex. Sex with a Dark was like a drug, and the humans could become addicted fast. The females rarely lived long enough to know what was happening, but the female Dark’s made sure to keep the human males alive for decades while having their fun.

“A lucrative business, I assume,” Kiril said.

Shara glanced away. “It is.”

Kiril let the questions drop as their food was delivered. The rest of the meal was spent talking of anything that neither of them had to lie about. It was … refreshing.

For the first time in days, Kiril almost felt like himself. He was still on guard, but he was more relaxed. Perhaps it was because he knew what he was about.

Or maybe it was because he wanted to shove aside the food, yank her to her feet, and toss her atop the table to have his way with her.

NOVELS BY DONNA GRANT

THE DARK KINGS SERIES

Darkest Flame

Dark Heat

THE DARK WARRIOR SERIES

Midnight’s Master

Midnight’s Lover

Midnight’s Seduction

Midnight’s Warrior

Midnight’s Kiss

Midnight’s Captive

Midnight’s Temptation

Midnight’s Promise

THE DARK SWORD SERIES

Dangerous Highlander

Forbidden Highlander

Wicked Highlander

Untamed Highlander

Shadow Highlander

Darkest Highlander

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Donna Grant
has been praised for her “totally addictive” and “unique and sensual” stories. She’s the author of more than thirty novels spanning multiple genres of romance including the bestselling Dark King stories,
Dark Craving, Night’s Awakening
, and
Dawn’s Desire
. Her acclaimed series, Dark Warrior and Dark Sword, feature a thrilling combination of Druids, primeval gods, and immortal Highlanders who are dark, dangerous, and irresistible. She lives with her husband, two children, a dog, and four cats in Texas.

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This is a work of fiction. All of the characters, organizations, and events portrayed in this novel are either products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously.

FIRE RISING

Copyright © 2014 by Donna Grant.

Excerpt from
Burning Desire
copyright © 2014 by Donna Grant.

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