Shifter’s
Heart
(Heart Song Trilogy Book 2)
by Desiree Williams
Blurb:
As the flames of
Varkadon spread, war rips through the Shifter Territory…
With the Aldonnian
kingdom celebrating the news of her brother’s soul bonding, Laelynn seizes
every opportunity to drive herself to the brink of exhaustion. If her body is
worn, then her brain would be too tired to dream. Laelynn knew the men who’d
captured her were gone from this world, but that didn’t stop the haunting
images from plaguing her mind. Not even the pesky thorn-in-her-side Shifter
Prince could keep the dreams at bay. Though Dustan’s commentary through their
mental bond had kept a lingering smile on her lips, despite the battles that
rage within her.
Yet when Dustan
distances himself Laelynn questions the connection between them. Those fears
rise when her own talents begin to morph and growth into the unexpected. Torn
between love and faith, Laelynn strives to find the purpose behind the evolving
gifts. What she discovers is far more than she ever imagined.
As tragedy befalls
the Shifter Territory and brother battles against brother, Laelynn knows what
must be done. Face her demons and triumph, or she’ll never claim the song of
her heart.
Excerpt
Dustan
stretched as he stood, knocking off the dirt and dried foliage that clung to
his pants. The wind picked up speed around him and Dustan stiffened as the
hairs on his neck rose. His eyes swept the Clan’s burial site, evaluating the
shadows of the nearby woods and memorial monuments. Creaks of branches and the
rustling of leaves met Dustan’s ears as the wind whistled through the trees. He
breathed deeply, sniffing the air to catch any passing scents. Nothing. Balling
his fist, Dustan stepped into a battle stance. Preparing.
What
he hadn’t expected was a bright, blinding light to burst a few feet in front of
him. Shielding his eyes with his forearm, Dustan attempted to see beyond the
light for a form or bodily outline. His heart skipped a beat when a voice spoke
from within it.
“Dustan,
High Prince of the Shifters, mate and heart song to Laelynn, Princess of
Aldonnia. The Lord of Heaven has heard your declaration. Do you also vow to
love her above all others?”
The
voice, powerful and slightly musical, filled Dustan’s ears and mind. He stood
gaping at what was before him. He’d heard stories about Messengers from the
Lord of Heaven, but he never believed any of them. The stories were always so
farfetched. Too fantastical to be true.
“Warrior,”
the voice sang again, “the princess of Aldonnia will face many things as
darkness tries to overcome her. Do you vow to not only protect her, but to love
her above all others? To be her light?” The musical voice boomed, and Dustan
shook himself from his state of shock. He was Laelynn’s heart song? How? They
hadn’t shared a kiss. That he would’ve
remembered. Regardless, soul bonded or not, Dustan’s answer would be the same.
“Yes.
I vow myself to Laelynn. I pledge to ensure that she is protected and loved
above all others.” As the last words fell from Dustan’s lips the light sped
forward, stabbing its way into his chest. Dustan clawed and yelled in vain.
Intense pressure built as the Messenger invaded every cell of his being.
Dustan
dropped to the ground. A cry tore from his mouth as searing pain radiated from
his back; as though duel blades were cutting a jagged pattern down his spine.
Light shone from his eyes and limbs, illuminating the burial site. His chest
heaved with labored breaths and a mangled cry passed his lips as he watched his
hands form into the impossible. Dustan’s feet and legs following behind them,
his entire body morphed into a vision that would haunt him.
The
Messenger slowly detached itself from Dustan, leaving his body to crumble to
the ground. Dustan staggered to his feet, tossing his head to clear his mind.
As the fog lifted he was again faced with the horrors of his new body. His mind
raced to find the logic behind what his eyes were seeing, screaming that it wasn’t
possible. That it wasn’t fair. The dreams of life he held just moments ago,
gone in an instant.
A
roar of agony ripped through the air. It was no longer a roar of a man, but of
a monster.
About the Author
Desiree Williams is a dreamer by day and
chocoholic by night. She lives in the beautiful state of Kentucky with her
husband and daughter, where she juggles life as a wannabe supermom. Desiree is
a lover of food and avoider of dirty dishes. She delights in making people
laugh and strives to bring hope and love with her wherever she goes.
You can find out more about Desiree and her
books at www.desireewilliamsbooks.blogspot.com
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