The Twilight Before Christmas

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THE TWILIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS

Magic Sisters 2

By

Christine Feehan

Contents

Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Epilogue

Critics Praise

Christine Feehan

“A magnificent storyteller”
(Romantic Times)

DARK SYMPHONY

“Feehan’s followers will be well sated by the latest addition to her dark series… laced with romance and erotica… unconventional and intriguing.”

—
Publishers Weekly

A VERY GOTHIC CHRISTMAS

“[A] captivating story… . Christine Feehan has written a gothic novella that is not only a page-turner but is highly recommended!”

—
Romantic Times
Magazine, on “After the Music”

“A modern day gothic tale that will thrill you and chill you… plenty of sexual tension and wild romance to heat the blood as well.”

—
The Belles and Beaux of Romance,
on “After the Music”

DARK GUARDIAN

“A skillful blend of supernatural thrills and romance that is sure to entice readers.”

—
Publishers Weekly

DARK LEGEND

“Vampire romance at its best!”

—
Romantic Times

DARK FIRE

“If you are looking for something that is fun and different, pick up a copy of this book.”

—All About Romance

LAIR OF THE LION

“Feehan adds a gothic twist to a classic fairy tale in this eerie and engrossing nineteenth century romance… steamy sex scenes heat up the page. Feehan’s inspired retelling is likely to garner her the attention she deserves.”

—
Publishers Weekly

DARK CHALLENGE

“The exciting and multifaceted world that impressive author Christine Feehan has created continues to improve with age.”

—
Romantic Times

DARK MAGIC

“With each book Ms. Feehan continues to build a complex society that makes for mesmerizing reading.”

—
Romantic Times

THE SCARLETTI CURSE

“The characters and twists in this book held me on the edge of my seat the whole time I read it. If you’ve enjoyed Ms. Feehan’s previous novels, you will surely be captivated by this step into the world of gothic romance.”

—Under the Covers Book Reviews

DARK GOLD

“Imbued with passion, danger, and supernatural thrills.”

—
Romantic Times

DARK DESIRE

“A very well-written, entertaining story that I highly recommend.”

—Under the Covers Book Reviews

DARK PRINCE

“For lovers of vampire novels, this one is a keeper… I had a hard time putting the book down… don’t miss this book!”

—
New-Age Bookshelf

Books by Christine Feehan

A Very Gothic Christmas
(with Melanie George)

Published by Pocket Books

This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents are products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events or locales or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.

An
Original
Publication of POCKET BOOKS

Copyright © 2003 by Christine Feehan

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Dedication

This book is dedicated to my sister Lisa, who has a special magic all her own.

Acknowledgments

Thank you to Heather King and Rose Brungard for the wonderful chilling Christmas poem they so graciously provided to me to use for this book!

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The Twilight Before Christmas

by

Heather King and Rose Brungard

’Twas the twilight before Christmas and all through the lands,

Not a thing has occurred that was not of my hand.

The snowglobe they hold has a secret inside,

Where the mist rolls in place of the snow that’s outside.

A chill, colder still than the air they will feel,

As I rejoice in release as I slip past the seal

A wreath of holly meant to greet,

Looks much better tossed in the street.

A town dreams of sweet thoughts while nestled in bed,

Until nightmares of me begin to dance in their heads.

The time, it was right, for a present or two,

And the fog on the sand holds a secret, a clue

As lovers meet beneath mistletoe bright,

Terror ignites down below them this night

And the blood runs red on the pristine white snow…

While around all the houses the Christmas lights glow.

A star burns hot in the dead of the night,

As the bell tolls it’s now midnight

Beneath the star, that shines so bright,

An act unfolds, to my delight

In the stocking hung with gentle care,

A mystery, I know, is hidden there.

A candle burns with an eerie glow,

As it melts, the wax does flow,

My last gift now, is a special one,

A candy cane for a special son,

He watches and tends and knows the land,

But not enough to evade my hand.

All deeds are now done, forgiveness is mine,

As two people share a love for all time.

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