Claiming Trinity
A Wiccan Haus Story
By Kali Willows
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A Character Interview!!!
Character Interview with Arawn the Immortal, Trinity
the Banshee & Kane the Gargoyle of Claiming Trinity
Today, I would like to welcome Arawn,
(hero #1,) Trinity, (heroine) & Kane, (hero #2,) of Claiming Trinity.
Thank you for coming to chat with
us today. Tell us, how did you three meet?
ARAWN: Well, that’s an interesting story.
*he snickers* The big guy and I, *motions to Kane* were signed up for more
training on the island with Rekkus. We had just arrived and were getting
debriefed about our schedule and accommodations, and BAM, this incredible lady
came crashing into our lives.
Crashing? *interviewer tilts her
head, and offers a curious stare*
TRINITY *giggles* Yeah, you had to be
there, but it was definitely not one of my most graceful moments. But it
was-uh, *her cheeks flush bright red* memorable!
KANE: Sadly, I wasn’t in the line of
fire, this big lug got all the excitement! *grumbles as he flashes a slighted
grin.*
TRINITY: Hey! *slaps Kane’s thigh* don’t
forget the Elysian Fields, you had your own crash landing there, twice! Not to
mention, our little game on the floor that one night with the three of us…
KANE: *clears his throat and nods. Kane
untucks his t-shirt and pulls it over his zipper as he shifts in his seat.* Good
times, beautiful…*grins, then shakes his head* Uh, what were we talking about?
*stares wide-eyed at the interviewer*
*chuckles out loud* You three seem
pretty close. Tell us a little about yourselves?
TRINITY: Well, I was having a tough time,
and the Rowan siblings made a generous offer to host me for a week on the
island. You see, I’m grief therapist, and a Banshee, with a twist. I had
recently suffered a loss of family, and my heritage turned out to be a bit of a
surprise for me. I was going through a rough time and they offered to help me
through it.
How?
TRINITY: Well, for starters, they gave me
a pair of enchanted glasses.
What for?
TRINITY: I see auras, and I was getting a
little overwhelmed, the glasses were able to mute some of the stimuli to give
me a break.
Did they work?
TRINITY: For a short time, but other
issues arose quickly.
What else did the Rowans’ do to
help you?
Trinity
held both Kane and Arawn’s hands. TRINITY:
More than I can put into words at the moment.
ARAWN: Trinity was being targeted, the
Rowan’s assigned us to keep her safe, and offered some different therapies on
the island to help her out.
That sounds terrifying, why was she
being targeted?
TRINITY: It’s really a great deal to get
into in such a short interview. Let’s just say, I learned a lot about myself that
week.
Interesting. How about you, Arawn?
ARAWN: Me? *scraped his chin with his
fingertips and deliberates* I’m on the Para Elite Forces with Kane here. We’ve
been best friends for as long as I can remember.
KANE: I owe Arawn my life, instead, he
settled for the brother he never had. *Kane winks at Arawn.* We joined the Para
Elite Forces together, because protecting the innocent is the most important
thing in the world to us.
ARAWN: And in the Underworld. *Arawn
grimaces and rubs his chest*
Underworld? Are you Arawn of Annwn,
the Immortal?
ARAWN: Yeah, that’s me. I abdicated my
claim to the throne, and since then, we’ve been fighting the good fight. Turned
out to be the best decision of our lives, because it brought us face to face
with this incredible woman. *he lifts her hand to his lips and kisses the inside
of her wrist with affection*
KANE: You make an excellent point, old
friend. *Kane does the same with her other hand.*
And, Kane, are you Immortal, as
well?
KANE: I’m uh…a shifter. Can we skip
this question please? *presses his lips tight and flexes his jaw muscles*
Of course, moving on. *smiles* I
see hints of some impressive ink hiding behind that collar, Arawn. Care to give
us a peek at your tattoos?
ARWAN:
I—uh,
*tucks chin down and shakes his head.*
KANE *utters a soft growl.*
Two for two, I appear to be making
you both uncomfortable with some of my questions. Apologies, gentlemen.
TRINITY: Don’t stress about it hunny. Arawn
doesn’t like to take his shirt off. *pats his knee and flashes a tender smile*
And Kane is a little shy. He’s still cautious about people seeing both sides of
who he is. So selective reveals are few and far between.
I understand. Does that mean you
have you seen their tattoos?
TRINITY: Oh, yes, up close and personal. I
will tell you, both of them have exquisite canvasses of inked eye candy, and
it’s more than just show, it’s meaningful.
Lucky girl. *interviewer pouts*
TRINITY: I most certainly am.
What really pushes your buttons?
KANE: Now that’s a loaded question! *steels
his back and lets out a low grown* For me, I’d have to say, evil actions
against innocents. I can’t stand the smell of evil. The sight of malicious beings
enrages me, it makes me lose control—I don’t want to get into it. *folds his arms
across his chest*
TRINITY: It’s okay, everything is fine
now. *gently caresses his shoulder*
ARAWN: I second that. Malevolent beings
with a sense of entitlement to harm anyone they wish in order to achieve their
own goals of power and acquisition. Those who prey on what they perceive to be
weakness, when in fact, they work so hard to cover up their own inferiority.
TRINITY: *pauses as she ponders the question*
Pretty thought-provoking question. I’d have to say, those who torture innocent
children that have nothing to do with the problem at hand. And family secrets
that haunt generations to come.
Sounds like you all need to relax a
bit. Any ideas on how to go about that?
ALL THREE RESPOND SIMOUTANEOUSLY: “The Hot Springs.”
TRINITY: *cups her hand over her mouth to stifle
a giggle* A nice warm dip, for sure.
ARAWN: Don’t you mean skinny—
TRINITY: Be quiet! *she slaps his arm in
protest*
KANE: *squirms in his seat* Are we
finished yet? I feel the need for a swim now, thanks a lot!
What is your biggest fear?
TRINITY: My biggest fear is the uprising
against the Syndicate. There are a great many paras on their radar, and after
what I’ve seen and experienced…
ARAWN: Never again, Princess, you have
our word.
KANE: Agreed, with every last drop of
blood that courses through our veins, you will be kept safe from harm.
TRINITY:
That’s one thing, I’m absolutely sure of. *leans over to her right side and
kisses Kane on the cheek, then to the left and does the same to Arawn.
Thank you all, for dropping by to
talk with us today. Sounds like the Wiccan Haus has even more successful
healing to be credited for.
Kali Willows strives
to create emotional, compelling stories and characters you can't help but love,
hate and cheer for. Captivated by her love of dragons, gargoyles and everything
paranormal, she pens these delightful creatures into epic tales of romance and
adventure and often infuses her passions of martial arts, music and ironic
twists even she didn't foresee.
A good cup of tea with the crackling fire gets her creative juices flowing in the wee hours of the night, when the house is quiet and she can type away to her heart's desire. Learn more at: www.kaliwillows.com
A good cup of tea with the crackling fire gets her creative juices flowing in the wee hours of the night, when the house is quiet and she can type away to her heart's desire. Learn more at: www.kaliwillows.com
Claiming Trinity:
Tears of blood…
Trinity is the last of her bloodline and cursed with a bizarre ability for a Banshee. Living a mundane façade, she became a psychologist who helps her clients work through their own grief—or at least she did until her life took a sinister twist. Soon after the murder of her uncle, her traumatic past comes back to haunt her. She’s faced with a few other challenges she can’t control, along with her empathic talents. An unexpected offer of help comes from the Rowan siblings when she receives a ticket to the Wiccan Haus for a much needed retreat, along with some sizzling adventure she doesn’t bank on. The evil that stalks her has bigger plans than anyone on the island realizes.
Trinity is the last of her bloodline and cursed with a bizarre ability for a Banshee. Living a mundane façade, she became a psychologist who helps her clients work through their own grief—or at least she did until her life took a sinister twist. Soon after the murder of her uncle, her traumatic past comes back to haunt her. She’s faced with a few other challenges she can’t control, along with her empathic talents. An unexpected offer of help comes from the Rowan siblings when she receives a ticket to the Wiccan Haus for a much needed retreat, along with some sizzling adventure she doesn’t bank on. The evil that stalks her has bigger plans than anyone on the island realizes.
Two heroes with a dark past…
Arawn, an Immortal, rose up against his namesake and abdicated his throne to the Underworld. Conflicted between his lineage of war and vengeance and his desire to protect those in need, he serves on the Para Elite Forces. Kane, a tortured soul with a profound fear of showing anyone his Gargoyle form, is forever indebted to his best friend. They attend the Wiccan Haus for additional security training, but an unexpected run in with a voluptuous white-haired beauty brings about a change of assignment—and sleeping quarters. How will they maintain the safety and well-being of this mystifying woman from looming threats, while battling their deep-seated desire for her?
Welcome back to the Wiccan Haus. Where the staff have some unusual
quirks and the herbal tea is sometimes more than you bargain for. The
proprietors always do their best to make the resort a place of healing and
peace. It’s also a place some never want to leave!
Excerpt:
With
a deep breath and her Wiccan Haus charm in hand, Trinity folded her completed
checklist for items to pack and shoved it into her pocket. She clutched the
handle of her suitcase and mustered the courage to step into the portal.
In
a flash, lights swirled around her, the sensation of gravity dissipated, her
body lightened, and her limbs lingered in the air. She floated up, twisted, and
spun on the spot. A faint, but deep voice echoed in the distance, “Incoming.”
In
the blink of an eye, she bounced through the end of the portal, crashing into three
large, burly men and toppling over a dark-haired stranger.
“Whoa!”
He stopped their rolling together and landed on his back. Heated hands gripped
her sides as she came to rest on top of his rock solid-chest, face to face. He
chuckled. “You okay, princess?”
The
sweetness of his warm breath brushed her lips and tingles of electricity ran
over her sides where his hands held her steady. A delectable aroma of amber and
patchouli wafted past her nose. Trinity leaned closer to his neck and inhaled
then jerked. Lost in the depths of his dark eyes and chiseled features. His
stare penetrated her and his touch stirred something deep inside. “I’m…oh, my….”
She bit her lip.4
“Are
you hurt?” He frowned.
“No.”
She rested her palms on his hard chest. But I don’t think I would notice if I was. My word, you’re handsome.
A warmth curled around her spine, followed by giddy tickles in her tummy. Her
body responded to the contact and lulled her other senses. In the next instant,
she snapped out of her lustful daze with dread. “I’m so sorry,” she sucked in a
sharp inhale and eased herself to sit up.
His
hands settled on her hips. “I’m not.”
Trinity
slammed her eyes shut, her cheeks burned with embarrassment at the sudden
realization she now straddled the stranger she had just tackled to the ground.
“By the gods, please tell me this did not just happen.” She slung her leg over to
kneel on the floor and scrambled to get up. Another set of heated hands gripped
her under the arms and lifted her to her feet.
“You
landed pretty hard, are you sure you didn’t get hurt?” A second hunk
straightened her glasses and brushed her shoulder off.
“I
had a cushion to break my fall,” she simpered. Trinity smoothed back her hair
to find the tight bun she had slicked her mane into had loosened and stray strands
of hair littered her vision. She brushed away the rogue locks, and her breath
hitched as her focus landed on another delectable vision.
Claiming Trinity
Wiccan
Haus Series
ISBN:
Length:
47,500 words
Genre:
erotic romance, paranormal romance, shifter, urban fantasy, ménage romance
RELEASE DATE:
