When Lord Christopher Templeton has to enter Cecilia Hurst’s Game of Masters and Slaves, he already knows he has to prove himself to the man he has adored since the age of reason, Prince Duncan Caldwell. And he can do it only with her, Lady Ylianor Templeton, his bewitching mate and the only woman who can make him reunite his two separate halves. Angel or Demon? No, not a question at all, for he is Angel and Demon! Two faces. One fucking gorgeous man! And only two people can switch him one way or the other. The past in his power. The present in his lust. The future in his temper. Because he is The Lord, and his Game will be unlike any his people have ever seen.
That’s just the beginning of Book 8 of the Virtus Saga, where nothing is as it seems, not since soul mates Prince Duncan Caldwell and Lord Christopher Templeton share a love that is unrivaled until a fateful knock on Ylianor Meyer’s dilapidated shack changes everything forever. This book picks up right where Book 7, The Princess, leaves off and ends it all—the fight, the unbalance and the denial started way back in Book 1 The Sex, then continued in The Game Book 2, The Festival Book 3, The Leader Book 4, The Pledge Book 5, The Heat Book 6 and The Princess Book 7. Not just the saga’s grand finale! This book also begins everything anew—life, love, passion and torrid sex but mostly the unique connection laced with a jealousy and violence that are unknown to their world. Because this isn’t just another erotic dark fantasy series. This is the making of a trio. Of three remarkable characters that have to overcome their uncontrollable lust to face the truth about themselves and their planet, in order to defeat the darkness about to devour them. To be as one whilst three! That’s their real challenge. Because, if they can’t learn to share power and love in equal measures, how will they be able to ensure their world’s survival?
All About the Virtus Saga
Erotic Dark Fantasy Paranormal Romance Series that Explores the Dark and Light Sides of Power and Love between Three People
“Eroticism off the charts!” The Romance Reviews (TRR) – Because “US IS SEX!” The Lord Book 8
The Making of a Trio: the Virtus Saga shows how power and love can be equally shared.
Now completed, Laura Tolomei's erotic dark fantasy series is continuing to receive critical acclaims. The concept of a world free of violence attracts readers. The fiery MM and MMF sex keeps them hooked to every page. The titles say it all. Book 1 The Sex, Book 2 The Game, Book 3 The Festival, Book 4 The Leader, Book 5 The Pledge, Book 6 The Heat, Book 7 The Princess and Book 8 The Lord—they all drip passion and lust woven inside an imaginary frame ruled by magical powers, divided between good and evil and struggling to survive.
The way it all starts and progresses, nothing is as it seems. Soul-mates Prince Duncan Caldwell and Lord Christopher Templeton share a love that is unrivaled, until Duncan takes shelter in Ylianor Meyer's dilapidated shack. Ylianor has always loved Duncan, and while Duncan is attracted to her, she remains a servant—okay to bed, but not acceptable consort material. Unwilling to accept it, Ylianor vows she will do anything, even come head to head with his insufferable lover, to stay at his side.
But there is more going on than either of the three realize. Lord Arthur Fairchild, Leader of the High Council, knows his planet Sendar is doomed unless the predestined Hero steps in and blocks the darkness threatening to take over. And even if one person alone fits the bill, Arthur does the unthinkable—not only does he summon the Hero, but the Hero's consorts as well. Sendar needs these three special people to become fully aware of their powers and learn how to use them together. Sendar needs these three special people to work together above and beyond their personal issues. Sendar needs these three special people to become one whilst being three to make it through the difficult times ahead. If they do not, the Virtus which holds all of Sendar's secrets could destroy them all.
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“Wait, Angel, not so fast.” Ylianor still at his side, the leader detained him. “First, we have to be clear on how we want to enter the Game. Who plays what—”
“I thought it was already settled.” A malicious flash lit the blue-gray eyes. “What else could sleeping beauty play if not our slave?” That it was a tease was clear from his joking tone as well as from the tender expression brightening his beautiful face as he gazed at her.
“Actually, she hasn’t said she would.” Duncan stared at her, too. “Princess, you don’t have to be the slave. If you can’t play the master because your age doesn’t allow it, you can still be the guest.”
Cecilia had crafted a sexual game out of strict rules and regulations that limited what people could and could not do.
“I’ll be happy to play slave if—”
“Nonsense, lover!” Now his eyes locked on Duncan’s. “You are the leader, a master by definition. And we’re here for a definite purpose, which is to talk to that Malcolm freak,” he snapped. “So you need to be in the strongest position possible, as the master of masters.” His tone softened, “If sleeping beauty doesn’t want to be the slave, I’ll take the part.”
“You would?” Again, the voice was so low Duncan had trouble hearing, though he did not miss the intense look she reserved for the angel alone, her huge green eyes fixed on him in puzzlement and relief.
“Yeah, sure.” He shrugged as if it was inconsequential to him what role he played. “No problem.”
Which Duncan knew for a fact would have been a role Chris would have never accepted just a year ago.
“I…I don’t know what to say.” Her eyes swung to the prince. “But I thank you both for the offer.” Again, she spun back to Chris.
And Duncan noticed she waved, as if the soft desert wind blowing sand all over them was making her tremble.
“But I’ve worked so hard to earn this position I’m not about to hand it over to the first newcomer who happens to ask for it.”
At her smile, Duncan also noticed she was all eyes, like her face had shrunk and left space for the green pools glinting under the blue lights.
“Truth is—I’m proud to be your slave in bed.” Bowing, she took a step back. “And I want everyone to know it.”
The intensity of her words left both Duncan and Chris speechless, also because followed by a passionate wave of pure, unabated love that literally took the breath away.
“Well, I guess that settles it.” First to recover, the angel spun to gaze at the building right behind him, which to Duncan, who knew him better than anyone else, was just an excuse to hide how choked up and moved he was by her words and her love.
“Then let’s get on inside and fast.” Wrenching Fuzeon’s reins, Prince Caldwell’s arm circled Ylianor’s waist. “The princess needs to eat and rest.” His own energy not at its top after the considerable hassle he had put it through, he still shared it with her, hoping it would at least suffice until she got what she needed.
“Yeah, we’re all kind of in need of both.” Chris rubbed his eyes, the strain of their travel evident in him, too.
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