Assassins, traitors, and a goddess with a guiding hand culminate in more than one life-threatening secret....
Prince Walkyr d'Rojah's mission is to find an ancient artifact known as the Heart of the Cat--a powerful gem that connects his people, its magic woven through the Sarafin like his predatory cat is woven into himself. Walkyr's only clues are an ancient scroll and the legends passed down through generations. However, he isn't the only one searching for it. A sect determined to overthrow the royal families of the Sarafin, the Curizan, and the Valdier wants the gem for themselves. They are more than willing to do whatever it takes to obtain it.
Trescina Bukov's affinity with large cats has taken her all over the world, but this time a frantic call from a rescue group compels her to fly to Wyoming in the United States. A new species of leopard was discovered near death, she's told, and this ""new species"" sounds enough like a shape-shifter that Trescina hurries to examine this cat.
Their first meeting is explosive, and Walkyr is shocked when the human female connects with his leopard--recognizing what he is and what his weaknesses are, and this is only the beginning of how his mission has gone wrong!
Author's Note: Heart of the Cat was originally released in the Pets in Space 3 anthology. This version is an extended version containing a longer epilogue than what was in the original story.
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From the Author
Thank you for joining me. Each book in this series is a little different. In Heart of the Cat, I found myself exploring more of the Sarafin history. We actually journey through time in this story and discover that all is not what you think. While many books in this series has a lot of humor, this one is a little darker because of the back story that leads into it. Still, you can't help but fall in love with Trescina as she learns more about who she is and how she deals with the surprising discovery. Cheers!
From the Inside Flap
"What... kind of tea do you like?" she mumbled, reaching for the Taser and stepping back a little.
She didn't miss the way he stiffened--or the way he forced his body to relax. She watched as he placed both hands flat on the bar before he slid onto one of the bar seats. The click of the electric kettle sounded loud in the quiet room.
"I'll let you choose. I'm not familiar with the plants on this world, though Riley said something about eating certain mushroom or a five-leaf plant called marijuana might help me chill out. I am still trying to understand how a fungus or a leaf plant can cause my body to become cold," he stated with a perplexed expression.
She released a stifled giggle that sounded more like a snort. She shook her head at him and reached for some peppermint green tea. The amusement grew when he leaned forward to curiously watch what she was doing. She carefully placed the hot mug on the bar before she stepped back and picked up her own mug.
"Well, you'll have to settle for something a little less... calming," she informed him before she studied his face. "You have spots."
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