Dark Desire After Dark
Immortals After Dark 6
Kresley Cole
For Richard
Because you're like Rain Man with numbers,
and you don't laugh at me 'cause I'm not.
Jag älskar dig för alltid
Acknowledgments
My heartfelt thanks go out to the Gibson Hall Grid. You know cryptography, so I don't have to. And much love to the usual suspects: Gena, Boo, Beth, and Rocki. All fabulous authors and amazing friends.
Glossary of Terms from The Living Book of Lore
The Lore
"…and those sentient creatures that are not human shall be united in one stratum, coexisting with, yet secret from, man's."
The Valkyrie
"When a maiden warrior screams for courage as she dies in battle, Wóden and Freya heed her call. The two gods give up lightning to strike her, rescuing her to their hall, and preserving her courage forever in the form of the maiden's immortal Valkyrie daughter."
Take sustenance from the electrical energy of the earth, sharing it in one collective power, and give it back with their emotions in the form of lightning.Possess preternatural strength and speed.Without training, they can be mesmerized by shining objects and jewels.All first generation Valkyrie are half sisters.
The Demonarchies
"The demons are as varied as the bands of man…."
A collection of demon dynasties. Some kingdoms ally with the Horde.Most demon breeds can trace like vampires. Some breeds are bound to obey summonses.Those that can emit poison from their fangs, horns, or claws are more vulnerable to others' poison.A demon must have intercourse with a potential mate to ascertain if she's truly his—a process known as attempting.