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Brides of the Kindred
Book 2: Hunted
Evangeline Anderson
Dedicated to Barb for being a fabulous editor and wonderful friend.
And to all the readers who wrote me asking for the next book.
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Brides of the Kindred
Book 1: Claimed
Copyright © 2011 by Evangeline Anderson
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Author’s Note #1—Though
I have tried to handle the subject sensitively, parts of this
book may be disturbing to anyone who has experienced sexual abuse in the past.
Author’s Note #2—Even
if you have already read the excerpt of Hunted, please don’t
skip chapter one. A few subtle changes were added to Sophie’s part which will help you
understand her character better. Also, you don’t want to miss Sylvan’s part. ; )
Author’s Note #3—You’ve
probably already figured this out but this is the second
book in the Brides of the Kindred series. I recommend that you read Claimed, the first
book in the series, before attempting to dive into Hunted.
Hugs and Happy Reading to you all!
Evangeline Anderson
Prologue
“It isss time. The Kindred ceremony isss today and the protection grid around the
entire planet will be relaxed.” The AllFather waved one skeletal hand, causing his
shadowy sleeve to billow in the stagnant air of the Scourge Fathership. He was seated on
a throne of metal inscribed with strange alien script in glowing green letters. It was a foul
and ancient language, forgotten by all but a few who were high in the Order.
“Not enough for our ships to get through. They’ve changed it—modified it to allow
only their own ships to pass.” Xairn ran a hand over his sleek, black hair in agitation.
Being the true son of the AllFather, he was able to read the words written on the throne.
They spoke of pain. Pain, submission and the dominance of the strong over the weak. His
life was based on such principles—he had learned them at his father’s knee. When the
AllFather’s cruel black boot wasn’t digging into his neck, that was.
There was a hiss of displeasure from the hooded figure. “Then you must do your work
in space instead.”
“As you wish. What would you have me do?” Xairn asked, staring at the massive
viewscreen which had been erected behind the metal throne.
On it was projected a misty blue planet with a single tiny moon. Earth. Such a small
world—such an insignificant little speck in the arm of a far-flung galaxy on the edge of
the universe. But it might hold the secret to the resurrection of their race.
If the prophesy
holds true.
He kept that thought to himself. His father did not tolerate doubt.
“What would I have you do? Capture the girl, of course. Ssshe is essential to our
caussse.” The AllFather’s eyes glowed red within his cloak.
“Yes, but how will I know which shuttle she’s on? It’s a large ceremony—there will be
many coming and going between the Kindred ship.”
“Asss to that, I will tell you which to ssseek. I have tasted her twin’s mind and her
own mental flavor is sssimilar. Just be ready to act when I tell you.”
“To hear is to obey,” Xairn said neutrally. It was best not to get his father upset when
he was in a mood for conquest. The result was never pleasant and often bloody. “Shall I
prepare a squadron to surround the shuttle?”
“Prepare it but do not let it be ssseen until you have the shuttle sssecurely in our net.
They must have no idea what isss happening until they are caught.”
“Of course.” Xairn bowed before lifting his red-on-black eyes, much like his father’s,
to the viewscreen again. “There will be no warning. Sophia Waterhouse will be ours.”

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