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Authors: John Corwin

Tags: #magic, #vampires, #paranormal romance, #overworld, #Paranormal, #Romance, #Fantasy, #action

I told him the story. Told him about Tyler's nature. I even told him how I'd nullified Stephen's vampiric abilities. I did not tell him about my parents' affiliation, deciding it might be best to keep that to myself.

George remained silent throughout, speaking only when I stopped. "Your ability is even more impressive than I first thought."

"Will you protect us if I continue to work for you?" I asked.

"We do not condone demon possession, Miss Glass." His voice was calm. "And it appears that you're now aware of the supernatural world."

"Perhaps you could state the obvious," I said dryly, trying not to let doubt seep in. "What do you say to my proposal?"

He said nothing for a time, building tension in my already overwhelmed nerves.

Finally, he said, "It would appear Mr. Rock is a special case. The previous owner of the body is deceased and the demon is not displacing a soul. If you agree to work with us, to help us track down rogue supernatural elements and keep secret their existence from the normals—noms as we call them—I believe we have a deal."

My heart leapt with joy but I forced my voice to sound neutral. "That sounds acceptable, George Walker. Now, what happens next?"

"Take some time to recover from your ordeal. The world is full of terrors, and your life will soon get far more interesting." He grunted. "Welcome to the Custodians, Miss Glass. I will let you know when yours and Mr. Rock's orientation is scheduled."

"Orientation?" I asked in a puzzled voice.

"Oh, yes. You'll need it. Good day." George ended the call.

I would have danced and twirled with my phone if I hadn't been so tired. Instead, I laid my head on Tyler's chest and listened to the precious beat of his heart. At some point, I must have fallen asleep.

"Emily," said a disembodied voice.

I swam in pitch black toward that beacon.

"Emily."

The voice grew closer, and closer.

"Wake up, Emily."

My eyes peeled open, heavy with exhaustion.

Tyler's beautiful green eyes smiled back at me.

"Tyler!" I pressed myself into his arms, peppering his face with kisses.

He stood and picked me up. Face lit with joy, he carried me onto the back deck where he set me down, and gave me a long blood-boiling kiss. When we came up for air, the sun was just painting the sky pink. Tyler looked at the horizon far away above the canopy of trees and behind city skyline. He took in a long deep breath and smiled a beautiful smile.

"When I thought the train would kill you, I thought nothing of myself. I realized the world would be a dim lifeless place to live without your presence to brighten it." He stroked a finger through my hair and drew in a shuddering breath. "I knew in that perfect moment what it was to love. I knew my heart, demonic or not, belongs only to you, my dear, sweet Emily."

My heart felt so light, I might have been able to fly. "I love you so much." I kissed him. "You are mine, Tyler Rock."

"And you are mine." He burst into a deep-throated laugh. "I want to shout it to the world." And he did, tilting his head back and yelling, "I love you, Emily Glass."

I couldn't help but laugh and yell, "I love you, Tyler Rock!"

As our laughter faded, he turned his gaze at the dawning sun. "Looks like a perfect day for a new beginning."

I smiled as tears of pure joy ran down my cheeks.
He loves me!
The sun peeked over the edge of the world and I had to agree with the man I loved. "It
is
a perfect day."

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