Darkest Prince (19 page)

I listened to Corporal Jenkins as he addressed the men in the room. Jenkins spoke of the Penumbral Tri Eclipse and told the men how new orders had come into play, shifters at one end of town, and Vampires in the other. The warehouses were to be sealed with the shifters and vamps locked inside, so the humans stood a chance against the strange phenomenon that caused blood lust in other races.

They made their way from the room and I followed behind. They hit the training facilities. I made a mental note to bring a change of clothes so the next workout they did, I would be able to join in.

I spent the afternoon watching two hot Vampires, Austin & Quinn sparring. Watching them for more than half an hour made your head spin. These guys didn’t break out in a sweat and just kept going, each dodging the others move and trying to get in a few of their own. Their muscles rippled under their pale smooth skin.

As I wandered closer and inspected them close up, I got the feeling that they were trying to compel me. I gave them a sweet smile and continued to ogle their bodies. There was so much they were going to have to learn about me. I wasn’t your average shifter.

I moved on to watch the wolf shifters. The assault course had been put together well and was set up to really challenge them. Private Sawyer and Private Thompson struggled to keep up with Private Adams.

Jenkins came and stood next to me watching his men – my men! “I think you will be pleased with how fit the men are.”

Was he seriously looking for praise? It was his duty to ensure that the men were ready for any eventuality. Earlier proved to me that the men were complacent, none of them saw me as a threat and each of them thinking that a woman couldn’t offer anything to their training.

“I will put the men through their paces tomorrow. I want you all in your running gear.”

He arched an eyebrow but managed to keep any comment to himself.

“You will address me as Sergeant, Corporal. I have earned this title the same as you have earned yours.”

“Yes Sergeant.”

I could feel his displeasure at being corrected and pulled up for his lack of respect. This was going to be a long and boring process, unfortunately, I had two weeks to get them ready and then I would be on the move again, to another drama in another city.

I was glad when the day was over. My feet were killing me, but high heels looked so much better with my leather trousers!

I made my way to my silver Porsche
Boxter Convertible and longed to take it for a spin on the country roads, but that would have to wait, I needed to find my accommodation and send my Father an email.

I slid onto the seat and fired her up. The engine purred to life and as I pulled away I noticed Private Adams standing in the shadows watching me leave. I gave a polite smile letting him know that I had seen him and headed to my quarters.

About the Author

I was born in Coventry in the U.K and moved to Weston-super-Mare when I was a small child. My family dynamics are ever changing. I have 3 children, two still live at home. My daughter will be moving out later this year ready for the start of her second year at University. I have 2 step daughters and I am blessed to have 5 grandchildren. 3 gorgeous girls and 2 special boys.

Reading was a chore when I was younger, but now I am often curled up
, surrounded by my 6 cats, with a good paranormal book until the early hours of the morning. I surprise myself with how little sleep I actually need – I drive my husband nuts when I climb into bed and talk to him about the book I am reading, and now he has to listen about my story and the characters that I am creating. He deserves a gold medal for putting up with me.