Secondhand Garagyre

Laithog

Why did I live?

It haunts me that I still exist. A Garagyre isn't supposed to survive the loss of a mate...but I did. Have the gods forsaken me? Am I being punished? These are the questions that've swirled in my mind for centuries during the brief interludes of consciousness I allow myself from my stoneslumber. Fate is a curious thing I've found. Why else would the dulcet tones of a human woman's voice have pulled my mind from the endless ether of slumber? Her grief...I understand it. Losing half of one's soul makes an indelible mark. Whoever dared harm her will feel my wrath, and I will make her fall in love with me...just as I've fallen for her.

My little flame will burn only for me.

Paisley Eloise

There's a gaping hole in my soul where my brother used to be. How am I supposed to exist without my twin?
Without Patrick, I'm defenseless and at the mercy of a madman. A man that intends to possess and own me...regardless of what I want. All hope seems to be lost when I'm shocked by the appearance of a creature only mentioned in children's cartoons and fairytales. He, too, wants to possess me...but he doesn't want to do it by force. He wants to woo me...maybe even ravish me. My mind, my heart, my soul...and if it must be said, my body...they're all his to seduce.
What I do know is that he will give his life to protect me... Hopefully, it doesn't come to that...because I think for the first time in my life I've fallen in love. I'm not his mate of fate. I'm something far more poignant.

I'm his mate of choice.

TW:
Please be aware that this book contains content some readers may find disturbing, such as mentions of a deceased fated mate, mention of war, battle scenes, graphic descriptions of gratuitous violence, murder, gore, talk of grief, vehicle collision ending in death, on page funeral, death of a loved one/sibling, violence via swords and guns, and/or graphic sex scenes. If any of these topics distress you, please take care of you. Your mental health matters above all else. If these topics do not distress you, happy reading to you!