Constantine: A History Part 2, an all-new Dark Kings novella from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Donna Grant is LIVE
Constantine, King of Dragon Kings is an enigma. Extremely private, he keeps the details of his past secret. Now is your chance to get another glimpse into a certain time of his life - and the people he encounters that change him.
This is a short story involving Constantine from the New York Times bestselling Dark Kings series from Donna Grant.
Excerpt
The 20th of April, human year 1746
Dreagan
I have tried. I truly
have. Some might look back and say that I didn’t give it enough, but I will
know the truth.
The simple fact is,
the mortals have lost their bloody minds.
I knew it was a good
idea to have a spy in the English parliament long before Culloden, and Keltan
has done a fine job relaying information while keeping his true identity a
secret. But learning that the English plan to pass The Dress Act in the next
few months that would make wearing a tartan or kilt illegal leaves me
flummoxed. And fuming.
Some of the Kings
wish to use our magic to stop such idiocy, but we won’t. Just as we didn’t
intervene or participate in Culloden or the many other battles before that—or
the ones yet to come. We have chosen to live among—but apart from—the humans.
And for very good
reason.
It is impossible to
look at the mortals without disdain for their stupidity or respect for their
accomplishments. Thankfully, the spell I cast prevents such deep emotions
within the Kings in regards to the humans. Otherwise, I’m not sure even I could
keep from eradicating them.
The years are a blur.
They pass as quickly as sand through my fingers.
Worse yet, is that my
brethren are terribly, enormously lonely. It’s an ache experienced by all. Each
attempts to hide it, but it’s there in their gaze, in their words, and in the
very things they do not say.
And, if I’m being
honest, I’m lonely, too.
I will never admit it
to anyone. It’s difficult enough to divulge it in this journal. It’s a secret I
keep concealed, because if I let it show, if I concede that I feel such
emotions, then it’s a weakness that can—and will—be used against me by our
enemies.
The Fae Wars might be
over, and we may be on friendly terms with the Light, but I know the Dark Fae
will never give up in their quest to take over this realm. It’s a prime hunting
ground for them. They will always be adversaries. And they’re patient enough to
wait to strike at the best moment.
Then there’s Ulrik.
He wants to challenge
me. Perhaps, he’ll win. Perhaps he won’t.
I try to prepare for
all these things. I know they’re coming. It’s a feeling deep within me, like a
warning bell. Just as I know that our power, our magic, will draw other enemies
to us. Will we be ready?
We have to be. We’ve
lost too much already. I will not allow anyone to take what we’ve fought so hard to maintain after
everything we’ve given up.
I owe it to the other
Kings to ensure that. And I will. Even if it means I forfeit my life. Because,
in the end, I am merely one dragon. Any of the other Kings could take my
place—even Ulrik. But they are the ones who are important. The dragons are gone
from this realm, but the Dragon Kings must remain at all costs.
Constantine, King of
Golds
King of Dragon Kings
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About Donna:
Donna Grant is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the sizzling Dark King series featuring dragons, immortal Highlanders, and the Fae. She was born and raised in Texas but loves to travel. Her adventures have taken her throughout the United States as well as to Jamaica, Mexico, and Scotland. Growing up on the Texas/Louisiana border, Donna’s Cajun side of the family taught her the “spicy” side of life while her Texas roots gave her two-steppin’ and bareback riding. Despite deadlines and voracious reading, Donna still manages to keep up with her two children, four cats, and one long haired Chihuahua.
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