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  I smiled against his chest and let the gentle motion of his hand, caressing up and down my spine, soothe me. My eyes floated shut on a sigh of acquiescence. Xanthus was right. Worrying and thinking would achieve nothing but a morning of me more tired than when I’d sought slumber in this bed.

  It had taken a twist of fate to make me a full Enforcer. Only by agreeing to become a willing member of this quad unit had opportunity opened up for me, and I didn’t intend to squander it. I’d be the best Enforcer I possibly could. Even more important to me though was that I kept Xanthus, Radek and Kain safe and happy. There was no going back, no changing of mind or heart.

  I was no longer on the outside looking in, just waiting for the opportunity to prove I was good enough. For the first time in my life, I felt as if I had everything. There was no doubt I’d do whatever it took to keep it and them. After all, I’m an Enforcer, and we don’t know the meaning of the word quit.

  About the Author

  Lacey is a hyper blonde, bouncing through life with her magical bracelets of positivity. A die hard gamer (she refuses to call it an addiction), she resides in the Midwest, mom to three awesome children, one demanding bulldog, and two crazy cats. She has a passion for life and tends to leap long before she checks for safety exits. She writes possessive, alpha heroes who demand everything from the women they love. Believing sex is an integral part of a healthy romantic relationship, she doesn’t believe in closed doors, or even confining things to the indoors. Her stories reflect her strong family ties, friendships that showcase how some family consists of those we choose, and a goofy sense of humor that helps keep her laughing through all life’s ups and downs.

  She loves to chat with anyone and often does to the annoyance of her children who are always in a hurry. If you want to talk books, television, movies, actors, World of Warcraft, prepping for the zombie apocalypse, or music (she loves music!), drop her a line at lcy_thrn1@yahoo.com.

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