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Crimson Awakening

Aubrey Ross

While a stand-alone, this novel is best enjoyed when read with Crimson Thrall and

Crimson Prey .

Chantel Demarko is about to embark on a journey of self-discovery. Driven by

instinct and soul-deep hunger, Chantel will experience glamorous balls, pagan rituals

and the uninhibited decadence of ancient Rome.

Two men await her surrender. Dark, demanding Thorne. And adventurous Jaron.

Each appeals to her in their own way, but together they create a balance, an unshakable

symmetry she has only imagined in her wildest fantasies.

As she abandons herself to the wonder, she discovers the true potential of pleasure

and finds reality itself is far more expansive than she ever dreamed. Boundaries

crumble and time itself is redefined. But with new awareness comes new danger.

Mysteries must be unraveled and Chantel must make painful choices before she can

secure a future with the men she loves.

Reader Advisory: If you’re looking for the gentleman vampire, this is not the book for you.

Blood is their life. It is very much a part of who and what they are.

An Ellora’s Cave Romantica Publication

www.ellorascave.com

Crimson Awakening

ISBN 9781419924293

Edited by Mary Moran

Cover art by Syneca

Electronic book publication September 2009

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This book is a work of fiction and any resemblance to persons, living or dead, or places, events or locales

is purely coincidental. The characters are productions of the authors’ imagination and used fictitiously.

C RIMSON A WAKENING

Aubrey Ross

Crimson Awakening

Chapter One

“That dress is absolutely amazing.”

Chantel Demarko understood the hushed wonder in Eden Keller’s voice. The same

emotion washed over Chantel as she gazed at her reflection in the full-length mirror.

Black lace overlay emerald silk, creating an effect both elegant and sensual. The

strapless bodice hugged her torso and supported her breasts while the skirt flared

gently as it flowed toward her slippered feet.

“At least the dress will look wonderful.” She turned from the mirror with a nervous

smile. “I’m still a little unsure of the steps.”

Eden shook her head and scowled with feigned disapproval. “What kind of a tutor

would I be if my best student couldn’t waltz gracefully after four weeks of private

lessons? You danced with Chad this morning and looked beautiful. It’s doubtful any of

your partners will try any fancy turns. Just feel the music and look into their eyes.”

“I don’t know why I’m letting this tie me in knots.” An abrupt chuckle squeezed

past the lump in her throat. “We both know it’s not like me.” An odd tension had

gathered inside her over the past few nights. Not trepidation, exactly, more an

undefined sense of import. Every detail needed to be perfect and she couldn’t explain

why. “I thought I was going to have to lock you and Chad in a room together just to get

things started. I’m glad you’re finally making up for lost time. Chad was miserable

without you.”

“I was miserable without him too.” Eden’s smile turned dreamy and a pang of envy

twisted Chantel’s heart. She didn’t begrudge them their happiness, far from it. She

loved her brother dearly and wanted nothing but the best for him and his mate. Still,

she couldn’t help wondering what fate had in store for her. Would she ever find

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