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The Solemn Gift

An Etherya’s Earth Short Story

Rebecca Hefner

Blurb

It’s Valentine’s Day on Etherya’s Earth, and grumpy Vampyre Leo is determined to find a gift for his bonded mate Adelyn—even if the holiday is a human tradition he’s never experienced. Things have been a bit strained between the two soul mates, but their steamy holiday weekend might be the catalyst that sets things right. Enjoy your time in Etherya’s Earth!

Copyright © 2024 by Rebecca Hefner. All rights reserved, including the right to reproduce, distribute or transmit in any form or by any means.

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Contents

Dedication

1. Chapter 1

2. Chapter 2

3. Chapter 3

4. Chapter 4

5. Chapter 5

6. Epilogue

Note from Author

About the Author

Dedication

Because I needed a bit more time with Leo and Adelyn, plus a dash of Sadie with a sprinkle of Nolan. Enjoy!

Chapter 1

Leo, son of Alrec and Kilani, stood in Sadie’s infirmary room as she placed the depressor on his son’s tongue.

“Wow, you opened really wide,” she exclaimed, her multicolored eyes sparkling. “Now say ahhhh.”

Kellan responded with a forceful but warbled ahhhh as Sadie continued the exam.

“Perfect,” she said, removing the depressor. “I think you might be the healthiest four-year-old in the kingdom.”

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