Island Tango (Silver Goddess Series, Book One) (15 page)

Regaining a modicum of control over his breath and voice, Kent explained, “You have no idea how long I’ve wanted to do that, Herculea.  I’ve always wanted it to be the perfect time, the perfect place.   In the middle of the San Francisco rain on New Year’s Eve. 
Ice skating
in New York on winter break.
At home in London on a Thames R
iver cruise.  But of all the times I’ve fantasized about kissing you, it never felt as good as that.”

Herculea loved the raw honesty and vulnerability that Kent evoked.  “I’ve been wanting you too.” She admitted slowly.  “I’ve been daydreaming about us since we left California.”

“Damn it, why can’t we be speaking these words under different circumstances?” Kent
ground
his teeth in frustration.

Herculea raised a soft hand to caress his face.  “This is the perfect time.  This is an
adventure
.” She grinned. “
How many other women would you ride on a helicopter with to storm the island of a
n immortal
Silver Goddess and search for
a
Golden Orca?!”

Kent pressed her hand to his lips and returned her grin.  “Just you, Herculea.  Just you.”
He pulled Herculea back into his embrace, but just as he leaned in to kiss her, the drone of another aircraft startled them both.

They looked into the sky and saw a luxury private jet swooping in for landing shockingly close to where they stood.  The wind picked up strength from the appr
oaching jet, whipping Herculea’s
hair and nearly lifting her off her feet.  The jet landed a moment later
,
and out walked Pedro,
donning
dark sunglasses and a matching European suit.  Herculea gasped in shock as Kent stood
stiffly
, rage fueling his body forward to confront Pedro.

“Kent, stay here!” Herculea urged, but Kent had already advanced on Pedro.

The two men stood face to face, both wearing masks of
wrath,
as Herculea stood in the background holding her breath.  She would not allow Kent to fight Pedro.  She wanted to fight him herself! 
Lunging
towards the insolent man, Herculea let out a shrill battle cry.

Lowering his sunglasses slightly and looking down at her
arrogantly
from his nose, Pedro laughed mockingly.  “You are not a war
rior, so d
on’t try to beat me.  I am invincible.  And I have all the time in the world to win.”

*****

Dear Reader:

Thank you for reading
Island Tango
!  I hope you enjoyed reading about Herculea’s adventures as much as I enjoyed writing about them. 
The good news is that
Herculea’s
journey has
just begun. 
The Silver Goddess Series continues with
Orca Dance
, available now as an e-book.

Orca Dance
picks up where
Island Tango
left off, showcasing Herculea’s blossoming romance with Kent and
sizzling
battle with the Silver Goddess. 
Will the Secret Keeper
finally
be young again? Will Pedro meet his downfall?  Find out in
Orca Dance
!

Cordially,

Anisa Claire West

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om my readers.  Please
write to
me at
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About the Author

Anisa Claire West
graduated with honors from
Yale University and also holds a Master of Arts degree in Literature and Teaching.  Learning about cultures is Anisa’s passion, and she has studied more than half a dozen languages including French
, Arabic,
and Italian.  A certified yoga instructor, Anisa embraces mind-body fitness, animal advocacy, and a vegetarian lifestyle.  Anisa Claire West is also the author of the historical romance
Eternal Melody
and
the romantic suspense
Northern Moonlight
.