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Chapter 1: my dream
I sighed; my eagerness reeled him in and he obeyed—his mouth angled down to mine.
Chapter 3: not what I drew!
I groaned, so wanting to crawl under a rock.
Chapter 5: my mistake
My eyes were red and my mascara streaked black marks.
Chapter 7: the shirt
“Do you realize how hard it is to stay away from you? All I do is think about you.”
Chapter 9: cold realization
“Oh my gosh, Wanda, I think something’s stalking me.”
Chapter 11: homecoming
He was like a wild animal, dangerous.
Chapter 13: dark turn
I gasped and stumbled back.
Chapter 15: enigma
He blushed again, the rock at his toe rolled into someone’s yard.
Chapter 17: prelude
I slipped my feet into them and suddenly grew four inches taller.
Chapter 19: epiphany
My heart pumped hard enough to cause a twitch at my neck pulse, my tears were rivers down my face and my hair hung lifeless.
Chapter 21: lock in
After the Ferris wheel and all slow rides imaginable, I felt it was time to try the wild ones.
Chapter 23: surprise ala family
I needed time to psyche myself into this, this was just too sudden.
Chapter 25: the coven
Wanda stood, her face pleasant. “Welcome to my family—better yet, to the Stormhold Coven from København, Sjælland.”
Chapter 27: accidental tryst
Not wanting him to touch me, I shrunk from him.
Chapter 29: chrysalis
My face was clearer, sharper.
Chapter 31: call of the wild
I broke out into a full run into the solarium, having no clue what I’d do once I got there, cornered by four men.
Chapter 33: cold trial
I stared at Wanda, my hands trembling.
Chapter 35: Jareth
His sweet smile made my heart leap and he glided to me.
Chapter 37: change of heart
His body trembled with cold fear and I relished the sensation.
Epilogue:
I reveled in the passionate embrace, and the warmth of his igniting lips against mine.
Chapter 2: summer heaven
He laughed, his hands around my wrists.
Chapter 4: intrigue
Jareth sat still for a while as he studied my face.
Chapter 6: dread
I stared down in horror at my shirt as the dark stuff spread upward.
Chapter 8: shadows in the night
It stretched tall, and wobbled toward me.
Chapter 10: unexpected turn
I inhaled quickly, my lips pinched tight and my eyes wide—my anger flooded hot.
Chapter 12: secrets
Maybe Alex wasn’t who I thought he was.
Chapter 14:witchy
Jareth gripped the air over Alex’s shoulder—a few feet above—and I watched with alarm as Alex writhed into the grass, screaming.
Chapter 16: moondance
A lone arch was covered in vines, a pebbled triangle encompassing its base.
Chapter 18: off we go
I scooted back and fit myself against his side.
Chapter 20: eternity
I was mesmerized by the magic he spun over me.
Chapter 22: the portal
He pressed his lips to my temple and tightened his hold. He rocked me back and forth.
Chapter 24: night of terror
Hands, harsh and painful, yanked me back to a body hard and solid.
Chapter 26: Geothro
The gravity of his gaze finally won out, his eyes were deep blue . . . he held no hatred, but pure interest.
Chapter 28: rites
“Once you consume the contents of this goblet, you have endorsed your fate to us—your coven from now until eternity.”
Chapter 30: my shame
He was all around me, and I tingled with heightened awareness.
Chapter 32: Dru's mistake
I gawked at his magnificent male form as the flames danced up and around him.
Chapter 34: I'm coming
Once fortifying my purpose with conviction and an alibi, I marched through the front door—literally.
Chapter 36: Blood of the Dark Master
The Shadoweaver howled; a creepy sound that splintered my marrow with chills.
Chapter 38: allspell
In my vision, I strolled to the man boldly. I needed time for my Alex.
Those who delve into Elizabeth Mueller's fascinating and delightful debut novel, Darkspell, are in for a very special treat: Illustrations. The author, whose story-telling skills are through the roof, is also a professional artist who has painstakingly brought each chapter to life with a visual treat every reader will find themselves studying over and over. Take my word for it, as a professional fine and portrait artist for more than 30 years, Elizabeth Mueller's art blows my mind!
~ Ellen C. Maze, Bestselling author of Rabbit: Chasing Beth Rider/ design consultant for Darkspell