Painting Her Fate by Layla Lochran: Blog Tour Stop

 

We're so excited to share with you this new suspenseful military romance release from author, Layla Lochran! PAINTING HER FATE is now available in eBook, Paperback, and Audiobook format, grab your copy today on Amazon! 

About the Book

Painting Her Fate
by  Layla Lochran
Tell All Secrets #1
Release date: September 19, 2022

Liliana: I’m a lass from London setting my life on track. My past left me trapped inside my mind, screaming. Can you hear it? I thought I’d be this way the rest of my days, then I found my passion.
To make the world a better place.

This artist is ready for new adventures only just as things are set in play, they spiral out of control and the one person who means the most may not survive. As my world careens, strong arms envelop me the same time sweet whispers lend their comfort. Only now monsters lurk within the shadows waiting to strike. Will I come out unscathed?

Alexander: Coming home from a war I could not win left me wounded, weak, and misplaced in my small town. This Marine is a far cry from who he once was. I have accepted my fate and thought I could move on. 

If only it was that easy.

Now two years home, I know this isn’t the man I’m meant to be. War changes a person and this one is on the brink of losing it all. Until one cry for help. A fiery vixen with a mean reflex. She’s perfect, too pure for me. Lili deserves much better than this broken shell I have become. Only once I have her, I can’t let go.

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Audiobook (Narrated by Joe Arden and Stella Hunter): Audible

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EXCERPT:

“Are you sure you’re, okay?” She leans in close to me and I can’t help but breathe her in. It’s light and intoxicating. Like a gentle rain with summer flowers. My eyes close at this momentary bliss. Heavenly. “Oh, that’s it.” Her tone and temper take on a tinge of Scotland, a fierce woman ready for battle, “you need a hospital.”
She continues like I didn’t speak, “If I need to drive us there, then so be it. Give me your keys.” Her commanding tone snaps me back to reality.
She holds her hand out to take my keys. I shake my head, dumbfounded. She’s bold, I’ll give her that, but I am the only one who drives my truck. I don’t even let Ford drive this.
Not a chance.
“No, I’m fine.” I mutter through clenched teeth, my pride taking a hit at showing my
vulnerability. There is no way to hide the pain from her.
Her brows draw together, and her arms cross under those enticing full breasts. Her
body is a temple with curves just begging for me to explore. Other parts of my body
seem to take notice.
takes this one as more of the shoulder pain. If she only knew.
“If I cannot drive your truck, and you refuse to drive to the hospital, I will gladly call the ambulance back and they can take you- I’ll have them strap you to the gurney.” She pulls out her phone, ready to make the call, “make your choice.” Her eyes blaze with promise. She isn’t bluffing.
Feisty and demanding as hell. I like that. I huff a grunt that comes out as a chuckle,
then I turn the key and the truck roars to life.
“You win. I’ll drive.” And just like that, I submit to this woman. 

About the Author

Layla Lochran is an international bestselling author best known for her Tell All Secrets suspenseful romance series and the Ambrota Defenders paranormal romance series.

Layla resides nestled in the woodlands of Western New York with her son and adopted pet, Kit Kat. School life is her passion, writing romance gives her satisfaction. She enjoys her family, musical instruments, festivals, and takes pride in being a volunteer LGBTQ+ youth counselor and advocator of Love is Love.  

Where you can find Layla Lochran…
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Tour-Wide Giveaway

To celebrate the release of Painting Her Fate, Layla is giving away one $20 Amazon Gift Card to one reader during this blog tour! To enter, fill out the Rafflecopter form found in this post. Follow along with the Blog Tour for more chances to win daily. Good luck!

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REVIEW

Painting Her Fate by Layla Lochran is a great book one of the Tell All Secrets series.  We meet Lili and Zander and discover they both have severe trauma in their pasts.  As they both continue to find ways to cope and live, they find a renewed longing for inner peace and an attraction to one another that they cannot ignore.

 

“Insta love” in a story can often seem forced, but for this couple it feels authentic, living with what they do every day that is potentially the only thing that could gravitate them together.  It is clear they are meant for one another, and Lili and Zander make a very charming couple with lovely artistic souls.  As Lili and Zander continue to struggle, which at times can be pain staking to witness, I long for them to find their serenity.  

 

Be aware, this book could be a trigger for some, but it gives the reader warnings when it is at its worst.  Also, the story does end on a cliffhanger so you will have to wait for the next book to get the full story.  I believe Lili and Zander’s ending will be worth waiting for.

The Purveli (Aldebarian Alliance #3) by Dianne Duvall: Blog Tour Stop The Purveli Playlist and Review

We're excited to share with you the next thrilling adventure in Dianne Duvall's Aldebarian Alliance series! The Purveli will release on January 18th, 2022 at your favorite online book retailers everywhere. Find out more about Jak'ri and Ava's story below and grab your copy today! 

Dianne Duvall’s The Purveli Playlist

Hello, all! Thank you for joining us. I’m excited to be here today, celebrating the release of THE PURVELI, the third stand-alone novel in my exciting new Aldebarian Alliance series. If you haven’t read the first two books, don’t worry. You won’t be lost if you pick this one up. So if you like sci-fi romance that features strong heroes and heroines—as well as lots of action, passion, humor, and happily-ever-afters—I hope you’ll pick up Jak’ri and Ava’s story.

Music has always been a big part of my life. So whenever I write a book, I inevitably begin to associate certain songs with it. Sometimes a song has some meaning or plays a role in the story. Sometimes the song simply brings this or that character to mind. Today I thought I would share some of the songs on my Purveli Playist.

1

Hello World — Evie Irie. Born with telepathic abilities, Ava lived a rather sheltered and isolated life until she went to work for the network that enabled her to venture into space. So she tended to be on the shy side. But she really comes out of her shell in THE PURVELI.

2

Not Gonna Die—Skillet. If Ava and Jak’ri had an anthem, this would be it. “No, not gonna die tonight. We’re gonna stand and fight forever” sums up their determination throughout the book. These two will NOT give up.

3

Beautiful Ugly — Tim Minchin. Though their situation may seem grim, Ava and Jak’ri love to laugh and tease each other. This song reminds me of the often-playful nature of their relationship… as well as their honesty with each other. ;-) 

4

Rise — Katy Perry. This makes me think of Ava, too. No matter how hopeless things appear, no matter how high the odds are stacked against her, she doesn’t give up. She rises to the occasion.

5

What’s Up Danger — Blackway & Black Caviar. Though Eliana’s role in this Aldebarian Alliance book is small this could be her anthem. She does NOT shy away from danger and totally kicks butt. I love her strength. Dagon does, too. And he doesn’t shy away from danger either, diving right into battle alongside Eliana and his men. (Eliana and Dagon are the heroine and hero of THE SEGONIAN.)

6

I Promise You — James Cordon. Ava and Jak’ri certainly become each other’s heroes, drawing strength and determination from each other. Together they can do anything. Nothing and no one can stop them. 

7

Resilient — Katy Perry. Ava and Jak’ri both find themselves in an absolutely terrifying situation. They could easily give in to despair but instead stay strong throughout, determined to win their freedom and a future together. 

8

E. T. — Katy Perry. I couldn’t resist adding this one. Jak’ri is an alien, after all. :-)

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What about you? Are there any songs that bring particular characters or books to mind? 

Thanks again for joining us! I hope you’ll enjoy THE PURVELI!

ABOUT THE BOOK

The Purveli
(Aldebarian Alliance #3)
by Dianne Duvall 
Release Date: January 18th, 2022

𝙉𝙚𝙬 𝙔𝙤𝙧𝙠 𝙏𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙨 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝙐𝙎𝘼 𝙏𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲 𝗗𝘂𝘃𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱-𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝘀𝗰𝗶-𝗳𝗶 𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗹𝘆-𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿-𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀.

Ava has always been different. Born with strong telepathic abilities, she lives a very isolated life until she is offered a job with an obscure network that aids powerful Immortal Guardians in their quest to protect humanity from the psychotic vampires who prey upon them. Suddenly, she doesn't feel so different. For the first time in her life, Ava has found a place where she belongs. She's happy. Life is good. And when her employers invite her to join a group of other gifted ones and a handful of Immortal Guardians on a journey to another planet, it becomes absolutely fantastic.

In no time at all, she is speeding across the galaxy aboard a Lasaran warship manned by two amazing alien races. It's the dream of a lifetime... until a vicious attack by a mutual enemy of Lasara and Earth lands her alone in an escape pod with no habitable planet in sight and only one ship within range: one that carries the enemy who wants to know why the bioengineered virus they released on Earth long ago didn't exterminate humanity and leave the planet ripe for their claiming.

Jak'ri doesn't know how long he has been a prisoner aboard the Cebaun, but he fears the enemy's twisted experiments will soon lead them to a virus that will eradicate the Purveli people. Despair grips him until a female from Earth is taken captive and reaches out to him telepathically. The gift that Ava said caused her such misery in the past soon becomes his salvation as the two of them form a fast friendship. Determined to distract each other from the horrors of their existence, they immerse themselves in telepathic communion during the day, then seek solace and adventure together in shared dreams. As their friendship deepens into love, the two hatch a daring plot to escape their captors. But the enemy will not let them go without a fight.

Can Ava and Jak'ri stand against so many and emerge victorious?

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Don't miss the first two books in the Aldebarian Alliance series!

The Lasaran (Aldebarian Alliance #1)

The Segonian (Aldebarian Alliance #2)

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Dianne Duvall is the New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author of the Immortal Guardians paranormal romance series, the Aldebarian Alliance sci‐fi romance series, and The Gifted Ones medieval and time‐travel romance series.  The Lasaran, the first book in the Aldebarian Alliance Series, was a #1 Audible Mover & Shaker. The Segonian, the second book in the Aldebarian Alliance Series, was a Barnes&Noble Top Indie Favorite. Audible chose Awaken the Darkness as one of the Top 5 Best Paranormal Romance Audiobooks of 2018. Reviewers have called Dianne's books "fast-paced and humorous" (Publishers Weekly), "utterly addictive" (RT Book Reviews), “extraordinary" (Long and Short Reviews), and "wonderfully imaginative" (The Romance Reviews). Dianne's books have twice been nominated for RT Reviewers' Choice Awards. And her audiobooks have been awarded the AudioFile Earphones Award for Excellence. 

Dianne's books have all appeared on the New York Times, USA Today, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, and/or Kobo Bestseller lists.  The first book in Dianne's The Gifted Ones series, A Sorceress of His Own, is a prequel of sorts to Darkness Dawns. A USA Today bestseller, A Sorceress of His Own is a medieval romance with paranormal elements that was awarded the AudioFile Earphones Award for Excellence and was an Audie Finalist. The second book in the series, Rendezvous With Yesterday, is a time travel romance that won the GraveTells Readers' Choice Award for Best Historical Romance. 

In addition to writing romance, Dianne has completed a one-act play (comedy) and teamed up with an award-winning screenwriter to write a spec script for a new situation comedy. Several of her poems have also been published in anthologies. 

When she isn't writing, Dianne is very active in the independent film industry and has even appeared on-screen, crawling out of a moonlit grave and wielding a machete like some of the psychotic vampires she creates in her books.

For the latest news on upcoming releases, contests, and more, please visit DianneDuvall.com or sign up for her Newsletter. You can also find Dianne online . . .

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TOUR-WIDE GIVEAWAY

To celebrate the release of The Purveli, Dianne Duvall will be giving away a The Purveli Prize Pack to (2) two separate readers (US only please) AND a $25 Amazon Gift Card to (2) two separate readers! To enter, fill out the Rafflecopter form found in this post. Follow along with the Blog Tour for more chances to win daily. Good luck!

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REVIEW

Although The Purveli, book three in the Aldebarian Alliance, can be read as a stand-alone, I am a series reader and always suggest starting at the beginning of said series. Dianne Duvall crafts a magnificent collection of stories; the overall arch is gripping, filled with action, thrills, and suspense, and the characters are always quick-witted, charismatic, and endearing.

 Ava and Jak’ri’s story unfolds concurrently with book two. In The Purveli, the couple finds themselves in a daunting scenario. Through persistence and compassion, Ava and Jak’ri improve their situation as a team.

What I enjoyed: as previously touched on, Dianne Duvall’s characters are always likable. I appreciate a good dose of humor in stories, and her characters are laugh-out-loud hilarious. The women are strong-willed and tough, and the men never make them feel abnormal for it. Gender roles are not stereotypical. In the end, you will always get a happily ever after, but there is still enough well-crafted tension present that it feels authentic. In short, Ava and Jak’ri are engaging and easy to root for. Also worth mentioning, I have previously thought myself uninterested in the sci-fi fantasy romance world, but the Aldebarian Alliance books have quickly won me over to that side. I find the new races and worlds intriguing and cannot wait to discover more about this larger universe.

Social Media and Blog Tour Irresistible in a Kilt by Anna Durand

Narrated by Elle Newlands and Shane East

Blurb:

The sweetest lies are the most seductive…

Eleven years ago, I fell in love with Alex Thorne. He was beautiful, charming, sexy, and the best lover I'd ever had. He's also a bloody liar. Every word that comes out of his mouth is a half-truth, a con, or an evasion. Now I find out my dream job at a university in America is his way of pulling me back into his world. I will never, never fall under the spell of the British Bastard again.

Catriona MacTaggart is the one that got away. The Scottish lass has fire in her soul and in her eyes, especially when she punches me. I can handle that. Maybe the truth and I do have a different sort of relationship, but I've never lied about my feelings for Cat. I'll do whatever it takes to get her back, even if it means deceiving her.

Alex still knows exactly how to get under my skin, and despite all my intentions, I still can't resist that body and that smile. Maybe it's time I turn the tables and seduce the seducer, to finally solve the mystery he doesn't want me to unravel.

Who is Alex Thorne?

About the Author

Anna Durand is a bestselling, multi-award-winning author of contemporary and paranormal romance. Her books have earned bestseller status on every major retailer and wonderful reviews from readers around the world. But that’s the boring spiel. Here are some really cool things you want to know about Anna!


Born on Lackland Air Force Base in Texas, Anna grew up moving here, there, and everywhere thanks to her dad’s job as an instructor pilot. She’s lived in Texas (twice), Mississippi, California (twice), Michigan (twice), and Alaska—and now Ohio.

As for her writing, Anna has always made up stories in her head, but she didn’t write them down until her teen years. Those first awful books went into the trash can a few years later, though she learned a lot from those stories. Eventually, she would pen her first romance novel, the paranormal romance Willpower, and she’s never looked back since.

Want even more details about Anna? Get access to her extended bio when you subscribe to her newsletter and download the free bonus ebook, Hot Scots Confidential. You’ll also get hot deleted scenes, character interviews, fun facts, and more – including a bonus audiobook chapter performed by Shane East!

You can find Anna at

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REVIEW

Irresistible in a Kilt by Anna Durand is #8 in the Hot Scots series. Admittedly, I am a series purist. I don't often jump in the middle, but with Irresistible in a Kilt, I will say I did not feel any backstory was missing. There are several instances where there are obvious crossovers, but the author does a good job of keeping the reader informed when it is necessary. 

Alex Thorne and Catriona MacTaggart have a turbulent past. Their relationship ended abruptly, and not on a positive note. When Alex hopes to rekindle their romance, Catriona makes him work hard for it. Their resistance, first Cat unsure she was willing to trust Alex in again, and then Alex realizing their intimacy may be too much for him, makes their journey that much more interesting. 

Alex and Cat's story is sweet, witty, and very steamy. Cat's inner thoughts on Alex's teaching prowess gives me a new way of seeing the act of college lectures. And the Highland Games the MacTaggart clan present gives the story a bit of old-world feel to it. 

I was gifted an early audio copy of Irresistible in a Kilt, which is my preferred way of experiencing a book. Narration is everything. I know that there has to be some sort of direction, but misinterpretation of text is one common issue I have. Shane East and Elle Newlands are excellent at this. The story flows very well with their performances. I would suggest Irresistible in a Kilt by Anna Durand to those who enjoy a modern romance. I think the Hot Scot series is the next on my list of ones to follow.

Blog Tour Stop Broken Dawn by Dianne Duvall

We're excited to share with you the next heart-pounding story in Dianne Duvall's best-selling Immortal Guardians series! Reserve your copy of Broken Dawn on Amazon or at any of your favorite online retailers today! 

Be sure to check out the character interview below!

ABOUT THE BOOK

Broken Dawn

Book #10 Immortal Guardians
By Dianne Duvall
June 16, 2020

Delve into an exciting new stand-alone novel in New York Times bestselling author Dianne Duvall's "fast-paced and humorous" (Publishers Weekly), "utterly addictive" (RT Book Reviews) Immortal Guardians series.

Nick Belanger can't stop thinking about the single mother who lives next door. She's smart. She's funny. She's so beautiful he can't stare at her too long for fear his eyes will start to glow. But Kayla thinks he's just an ordinary guy who works in security. Finding out he instead is a powerful immortal warrior who hunts and slays psychotic vampires for a living may not go over well, particularly since she has a daughter she doesn't want to endanger.

Kayla Dorman can keep neither her gaze nor her thoughts from straying to the man next door. Who can blame her really? He is the epitome of tall, dark, and handsome with smart, charming, and honorable thrown in. He's also a few years younger than her and surely would not be interested in a single mom who hasn't dated since her divorce. At least that's what she thinks until an accident nearly takes her life and Nick risks all to save her.

The dynamics of their relationship swiftly change. The friendship they've developed over the years deepens into love as the two spend every minute they can together, laughing and teasing, never suspecting a threat may lurk in the shadows. But that threat soon strikes, making it clear that Nick is the target and his enemy doesn't care if Kayla gets caught in the cross fire. Though Kayla bravely rises to the occasion and is determined to do whatever it takes to help Nick defeat his enemy, Nick is terrified of losing her. Can he identify and eliminate his new nemesis before the man takes everything from him?

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The Immortal Guardians Series:

Darkness Dawns (Immortal Guardians, #1)

Night Reigns (Immortal Guardians, #2)

Phantom Shadows (Immortal Guardians, #3)

In Still Darkness (Immortal Guardians, #3.5)

Darkness Rises (Immortal Guardians, #4)

Night Unbound (Immortal Guardians, #5)

Phantom Embrace (Immortal Guardians, #5.5)

Shadows Strike (Immortal Guardians, #6)

Blade of Darkness (Immortal Guardians Book 7)

Awaken the Darkness (Immortal Guardians Book 8)

Death of Darkness (Immortal Guardians Book 9)

Broken Dawn (Immortal Guardians Book 10)

Aldebarian Alliance Series:

The Lasaran (Aldebarian Alliance #1)

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: 

Dianne Duvall is the New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author of the Immortal Guardians series and The Gifted Ones series. Reviewers have called Dianne’s books “fast-paced and humorous” (Publishers Weekly), “utterly addictive” (RT Book Reviews), “extraordinary” (Long and Short Reviews), and “wonderfully imaginative” (The Romance Reviews). Her books have twice been nominated for RT Reviewers’ Choice Awards and are routinely deemed Top Picks by RT Book Reviews, The Romance Reviews,and/or Night Owl Reviews.

Dianne loves all things creative. When she isn’t writing, Dianne is active in the independent film industry and has even appeared on-screen, crawling out of a moonlit grave and wielding a machete like some of the vampires she creates in her books.

For the latest news on upcoming releases, contests, and more, please visit DianneDuvall.com. You can also find Dianne online . . .

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TOUR-WIDE GIVEAWAY:

— (1) $50.00 Amazon Gift Card

— (2) $25.00 Amazon Gift Card

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Character Interview

Hello! Thank you for joining us! I’m very excited to be here today, celebrating the release of BROKEN DAWN, an exciting new stand-alone novel in my Immortal Guardians series. If you like powerful preternatural heroes, strong heroines, action scenes that will keep you flipping pages well past your bedtime, and romance that is alternately steamy and sweet and laced with humor, then I hope you’ll pick up a copy. If you’re new to the Immortal Guardians series, don’t worry. You can easily dive into this one without feeling lost.

 

To give you a hint of what you’ll find in the series, I thought I would have Sheldon, one of the humans in the series (and a favorite of many readers, thanks to the comic relief he provides) interview Nick and Kayla, the hero and heroine. :-) 

Sheldon: Hi, guys. Thanks for agreeing to sit down with me for an interview. 

Nick: We’re happy to do it.

Kayla: *offers him a hesitant smile* I’m sorry. I’ve met a LOT of new people here at David’s place and don’t remember your name.

Sheldon: No worries. I’m Sheldon.

Kayla: Nice to meet you. Are you human, gifted one, or immortal?

Sheldon: Human. I’m Richart’s Second. *sighs* Man, I WISH I were immortal.

Marcus: *snorts as he walks past* The rest of us don’t. You wreak enough havoc as a mortal. I shudder to think what chaos you’d create as an immortal.

Sheldon: Oh, ha freaking ha. Ignore him. Where were we?

Nick: You were about to interview us.

Sheldon: Right.

Marcus: *passes by again with a bag of chips* While the rest of us shudder at the thought of you as an immortal.

Sheldon: Aren’t you supposed to be hunting psychotic vampires or something?

Marcus: Seth gave me the night off.

Sheldon: *mutters under his breath as Marcus disappears down a hallway*

Kayla: *looks at Nick* What is this interview for, anyway? I thought the whole Immortal Guardians, vampires, gifted ones thing was supposed to be hush-hush.

Nick: It is. The last thing we need is for the military or more mercenary groups to find out about us.

Sheldon: *nods* This is just a thing I do for Network employees. Some of the humans who work for the Immortal Guardians never actually see them in person, so I like to do interviews like this to help them get to know the powerful men and women they help.

Kayla: That’s really nice.

Sheldon: *preens a little* Thank you. So . . . Kayla. You’ve lived next door to this guy *jerks a thumb toward Nick* for six years, give or take. Didn’t you ever suspect he might be . . . different?

Kayla: No. I just thought he was a friendly, funny, hot guy who worked security and frequented most of my illicit fantasies.

Nick: *eyes her speculatively* Most?

Kayla: *grins* All. I didn’t want to give you a big head.

Sheldon: Too late.

Nick: *laughs and loops an arm around her shoulders* I had a heck of a time hiding what I am from her.

Sheldon: Because she turned you on and made your eyes glow?

Nick: Yes.

Sheldon: Kinda like they’re glowing right now?

Nick: *swears* Yes.

Kayla: *laughs* 

Sheldon: Wait. You aren’t telepathic, are you, Kayla? Because I’ve had to cut many an interview short because I couldn’t keep the couples from talking dirty to each other telepathically.

Kayla: No. I’m not a telepath.

Sheldon: Good.

Kayla: *sends Nick a heated look* But I do have empathic abilities and am picking up on some pretty interesting emotions from Nick here.

Sheldon: *scowls at Nick* Down, boy. 

Nick: *laughs*

Sheldon: Nick, all Immortal Guardians were born gifted ones with advanced DNA that gave them special gifts even BEFORE they were infected with the vampiric virus. 

Nick: Correct.

Sheldon: What gift were you born with?

Nick: No comment.

Sheldon: *blinks* What?

Nick: No comment.

Sheldon: Really?

Kayla: *smiles* He’s a little . . . uneasy about revealing it to others.

Nick: And some of my fellow immortals warned me not to tell you.

Sheldon: *frowns* What? Why?

Nick: They said once you find out what an immortal can do, you always push for a demonstration.

Sheldon: No, I don’t.

Nick: *arches a brow* Did you or did you not ask Dana to try to see your future?

Sheldon: I did. But that doesn’t count because she didn’t see my future. She saw my past.

Nick: And now she can’t look you in the eye without blushing.

Kayla: *laughs* Really? Why?

Nick: Apparently he’s into some very—

Sheldon: My sex stuff is not that weird! *flushes a deep red*

Kayla: *eyes widen* What?

Nick: *laughs*

Sheldon: Nothing. That was just an . . . aberration.

Nick: The sex stuff Dana saw? I agree.

Sheldon: *frowns* Not the sex stuff. My asking Dana to employ her gift.

Nick: Didn’t you routinely ask Richart to teleport you all over the world until he refused to ever do it again after the incident in France?

Sheldon: You uh . . . you heard about that?

Nick: EVERYONE heard about that.

Sheldon: Okay, there’s an explanation for that.

Nick: And did you not ask Seth to shape-sift into a dragon so you could climb onto his back and ride him like a pony?

Sheldon: I did nnnnnn—

Nick: *narrows his eyes*

Sheldon: —nnnnot realize you heard about that, too. Okay. Next subject. Kayla, I hear you can kick ass.

Kayla: *eyebrows fly up* Oh. I don’t know about that.

Nick: She does. She kicks ass. It’s a total turn-on.

Sheldon: Yes, it is.

Nick: *scowls* Not to you it isn’t.

Sheldon: Not to me it isn’t. Absolutely. I meant women in general kicking ass is a turn-on. I love strong women.

Nick: *smiles down at Kayla* I do, too.

Kayla: *leans up to kiss him*

Sheldon: Nope. Nuh-uh. No mushy stuff until I ask my next question.

Nick and Kayla: Okay.

Sheldon: While we’re on the topic of strong women . . . Kayla, you thought you were older than Nick, right?

Kayla: Right. *frowns* Wait. What does that have to do with strong women?

Nick: *whispers* I think he’s talking about Tracy.

Kayla: Who’s Tracy?

Nick: Lisette’s Second.

Kayla: Oh. Right. I met her. She’s nice.

Nick: She’s also Sheldon’s girlfriend.

Sheldon: *nods* She’s nine years older than me and kind of fixates on that. I was hoping to get some advice on how I might her past that.

Nick: Are you sure she’s fixating on that and not the weird sex stuff?

Sheldon: Hey, Tracy is fine with the sex stuff. She just doesn’t like that she’d older than me.

Tracy: *calls from down the hallway* Dude! You told them I’m older than you?

Sheldon: *eyes widen* Oh crap. I, uh . . . *jumps up* I’m gonna have to go take care of that. *hurries down the hallway* See you later!

Kayla: *smiles up at Nick* You think he’s going to employ some weird sex stuff to make it up to her?

Nick: *grins* I don’t know. But I wouldn’t mind employing some weird sex stuff myself right about now.

Kayla: *laughs and gives him a kiss* Sounds good to me.

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