Blog Tour Excerpt & Giveaway - Shifter’s Heart by Desiree Williams

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.

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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. The hairs on his neck rose. His gaze swept the Clan’s burial site, evaluating the shadows of the nearby woods and memorial monuments. The wind whistled through the trees, rustling leaves and knocking branches together. He breathed deeply, sniffing the air. Nothing. Balling his fist, Dustan stepped into a battle stance. Preparing.

What he hadn’t expected was a blinding light to burst a few feet in front of him. Shielding his eyes with his forearm, Dustan searched for a form or an outline of a body. His heart stuttered 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 gaped 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?”

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. 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. 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 strangled “No” passed his lips as 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, shaking his head to clear his mind. As the fog lifted, he was again faced with the horrors of his new body. This can’t happen. It wasn’t possible. A growl rumbled in his chest, his new ribs ached under the strain. The dreams of life he held just moments ago, gone in an instant.

A roar of agony ripped through the air. Not the 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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