Slayers: Disciples of the Damned, #3

By April M. Reign

About This Series

The Seasons are setup as four (4) short stories and a season finale full-length novel.

 

About this Book

Chari's having second thoughts about her career as a slayer and finds an ally in an unexpected place. When she gets her chance to kill Florin, will she or won't she?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Dream Realms Press
• Release date: May 26, 2024
• ISBN: 9781386904700

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Books by April M. Reign

The Dhellia Series

Dhellia

Quest for the Keys

Trial by Fire

The Tri-Blood

The Rise of the Elementalist Series

The Keys of Power

An Oath to Protect

Vampire Crimes Special Unit Series

Moon Hunt

Moon Gone

Moon Crimes

Moon Castle

Moon Scroll

Moon Storm

The HASH Series

The Institute

Secrets of Startech

The Queen of Ceren

Returning to Earth

The Turning Series

Bound to Darkness

Unleashed

Vampire Vengeance

Vampire Curse

Disciples of the Damned Series

Season One

Dominic

Vypers

Slayers

Revenge

The Horsemen

Season Two

Chari

Hunter

Dead to Rights

Ransom

Quest for the Throne Series

The Enchanted Sisters

Stand Alone

Eternally Us

Slayers

Published by April M. Reign

Copyright © 2013 by April M. Reign.

All rights reserved.

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No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by an electronic or mechanical means, including information storage and retrieval systems, without the permission of the author, except by a reviewer, who may quote brief passages in a review.

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This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, organizations, places, events, and incidents either are the product of this author’s imagination or are used fictionally. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead is entirely coincidental.

About This Series

The Seasons are setup as four (4) short stories and a season finale full-length novel.

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About this Book

Chari’s having second thoughts about her career as a slayer and finds an ally in an unexpected place. When she gets her chance to kill Florin, will she or won’t she?

Dedication

To my Readers! You rock.

Table of Contents

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Books by April M. Reign

About This Series

Dedication

Chapter One

Chapter Two

Chapter Three

Chapter Four

Chapter Five

Chapter Six

Chapter Seven

Chapter Eight

Chapter Nine

Chapter Ten

About the Author

Connecting with the Author

Chapter One

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Chari paced back and forth in her bedroom, tracing an invisible path from her bed to her closet and then back again. Her right hand was pressed to her forehead, while her left hand gripped her waist tightly.

Did I just allow a vampire into my mind? Chari, what on earth were you thinking? The ceiling fan whirled rapidly, emitting a faint squeak with each revolution. I can’t believe this. Frustration boiled within her, and she let out an exasperated growl before sinking onto her bed, burying her face into her hands.

When her cell phone began to ring, she lifted it and, fueled by her frustration, mimicked the motion of hurling it toward the wall. On the third ring, she finally answered, You’ve reached Chari.

Do you want to explain what went down tonight?

Chari recognized Hudson’s voice instantly, and the mocking tone only deepened her sense of guilt. What have you heard?

Let’s not go there, Char, he replied, his voice tinged with anger. If you knew what I heard, you’d understand why I’m itching to gear up and do some vampire hunting right now.

Do you even remember how to hunt, Mr. Hudson Wilde? Aren’t you tucked away in some cushy office with a nice view? This man had once been her partner on the force, then her lover, and later her partner again before he left to pursue his career.

He exhaled. That’s enough, Chari. Tell me what happened.

I’m not sure, honestly. I just . . . I lost control. That vampire, he felt oddly familiar.

Hudson’s breathing grew more pronounced, and Chari imagined his face contorting with anger. In the silence that followed, she heard a loud thud, and she knew his fist had struck something.

Hudson, I’m fine. Really, I’m okay.

You literally dropped your guard and approached that creature, Chari. That’s far from okay. Does this have something to do with your mother? Hudson’s voice was concerned but a hint of anger was there, too.

Chari placed her phone on speaker and stood, turning to face her full-length mirror. She lifted her shirt, running her fingers over the newly raised scars along her midriff. Like what?

Hudson hesitated. I don’t know. You tell me. There are rumors that you’ve been spending time at Leon’s Bar, and . . .

Wait, do you have someone tracking my movements and reporting them to you, Hudson? Chari said,