The Curse of Smoke and Fire by Mary Raven EPUB & PDF – eBook Details Online
- Status: Available for Free Download
- Author: Mary Raven
- Language: English
- Genre: Romantic Fantasy
- Format: PDF / EPUB
- Size: 2 MB
- Price: Free
Tonight was the full moon. Tonight he’d turn into a vampire. Tonight,
for the first time, he’d be forced to suck human blood.
William O’Brien rested his head on his arm against the Green
Parrot Inn’s window. It had been a month since he, his brother, and the
Soaring Phoenix’s crew had battled the Fiery Damsel. Kane had granted the
crew shore leave at Tortuga while repairs were made, the wounded healed,
and supplies were gathered.
The glowing sun sank lower and lower behind the mountains, changing
white clouds to purple, yellow, and orange. Blue sky dimmed, turning to a
light gray. He’d always loved watching sunsets, the clouds, the soft colors.
Until now. His heart pounded hard, and with each thump, he knew he was
alive—he knew he was human. But with each beat, he worried it would be
his last. Thanks to the demon Zuto, he’d change into his worst nightmare.
The door opened, and William turned around. Doc strolled inside and
closed the door behind him. He flashed one of his famous smiles, his white
teeth highlighting his black skin. Despite his glowing red eyes, the man still
remained jovial. William couldn’t help but smile back.
Doc’s knowledge of medicine never failed to amaze him. He had
learned much in the way of remedies, sutures, and anatomy as a plantation
slave, before escaping his cruel master. “Da Cap’n done sent me to find
you, lad.”
William blew out a breath that rattled his lips. “Why? So, he can gloat?”
Doc shook his head. “Da cap’n’s worried about you. He’d have been
here, but Hannah’s still not fully healed, and after one of Palmer’s men was
seen in Tortuga, he’s too scared to leave the lass.” He lowered his voice.
“He never wanted you to suffer our fate.”
His warm tone reminded William of a father consoling the youngest son
abandoned by an older brother. William didn’t argue. Christ, he knew his
brother didn’t want him to be cursed. Hell, William didn’t want to be
cursed.
He waited for his incisors to lengthen and waited for the undeniable
thirst. He’d seen how Kane suffered. Soon, food would turn to sand in
William’s mouth, and he wouldn’t be able to swallow anything, not even
water. He’d be a roaming corpse, lusting for his next pint of blood. Trying
to get his mind off his upcoming gloom, William tilted his head. “Any word
on Palmer and his damn witch?”
Doc’s face clouded. “Da devil’s gone into hiding. No doubt da bastard’s
stolen another ship. We won’t know who she is until da ship fires on us.”
William placed his palm on the cool window. “Aye, I’m sure of that.”
The Soaring Phoenix was anchored in Tortuga’s bay, her sails doused.
The crew nailed the last boards to repair the Phoenix’s damaged hull from
their recent gory battle with Palmer. Men mopped and scrubbed the wood
while others rolled barrels of water and gun powder onto the deck. Cook
was busy hustling in boxes of vittles.
“The repairs are almost done. And then we’ll hunt Palmer down and
finish him once and for all.” Determination echoed through William’s hard
voice.
For More Read Download This Book
EPUB