The Star And The Shamrock Novels & Stories

Shame tastes metallic on my tongue, sharper than the blood I bit from my own cheek. I force myself upright and keep moving. The bitter-root patch is still half a mile east. If I return without the herbs Bridget will take the switch to the backs of my legs again. She will smile while she does it. Alexia will watch from the doorway and clap like it is a show put on just for her entertainment. I dig the roots with shaking fingers, dirt packing under my nails until they ache. I try not to think about gold eyes or the way his hand felt around my wrist.

The day I was released from prison, a woman claiming to be my ex-wife came to take me home. Instinctively, I pulled away when she reached for my hand. "I don't know you." She frowned, assuming I was still upset. "Five years ago, we agreed that once you got out, we'd remarry. Mom's getting older, and she misses you." Hearing that, I opened the diary I always carried with me. Written inside was an instruction: 'If someone claims to be your ex-wife, go home with her.' So, I did. After I returned home, I became the perfect husband and the perfect son in their eyes. When my ex-wife seemed to be fooling around with my younger half-brother, I pretended not to notice. When my mother openly admi

The next day, Julius had a special plan made up for Star, but he knew he would need help. Julius knew he required his best friend along with stars to complete this mission successfully. So Julius found Axel, and Sammy, and had them embark on a mission to create a setting that would sweep Star off her feet. They scouted the perfect location, a secluded spot by the water's edge that offered a breathtaking view of the sunset and the shimmering lake. With a shared vision and a sense of excitement, they set to work, each bringing their unique skills and talents to the task at hand.

You’re their soul, Sam, he linked, pine scent her vow, my flame. And you’re mine, Kev, she linked, green eyes glowing, tattoo tingling. Stars are ours. The clearing sang—goblets clinked, laughter soared, firepit roared. Lupines danced, pines hummed, starlight washing scars, blood, fear. Sam’s tattoo pulsed, Luna’s fire her strength, Kevin’s touch her root, the pack’s pulse her victory. The eclipse was dust, red eyes ash, their bond—fire, steel, stone—a vow for all nights, a howl under a sky reborn.

He still blessed his parents for calling him just Sam, even though they'd meant to name him Samhain. Still, even given the coincidence of their births, they'd never bought into their father's stories until the magic started happening to them. Two Christmases ago, Noel and Shelby had been zapped into an enchanted Christmas village where they'd had time to get to know one another and had fallen in love. Then at the spring equinox that year, Star, short for Ostara, had turned into a rabbit every time she stepped outside the family cabin. Theo had stayed with her to make sure she was okay while she was stuck in there, and by the time she could come out, the two had been engaged. This year had be

Looking forward again, all I see is Sam. Sam POV Standing on the stage, I patiently wait to see my mother and Linda walk outside. It doesn’t take long before both are in my line of sight. Perfect timing mother, everything is perfect. Once my mother is by my side I begin. “Good evening everyone. We have all waited a long time for this moment.” I said unable to stop the smile that came to my face as I saw Aimee getting in place to be announced. “Full Moon, I am over the moon to introduce to you, Aimee Smith, My Love, My Mate, My Luna.” I finished never taking my eyes off the breathtaking sight floating towards me. The pack erupts into howls and cheers. My Goddess thank you for my mate.

Once he was in the driver’s seat, he decided some conversation may ease her nerves. “So tell me, Maia, have you ever seen a castle before?” “No, sir.” She stared straight ahead, so tense she could barely breathe. “Well, you’re about to. See, I’m a gardener for King Carter. I’m kind of his favorite gardener if I do say so myself so if you ever need anything, please don’t hesitate to ask.” “I want to learn how to read and write, please. I need to write a letter.” She begged, still gripping the paper Jasmine had given her in her hands.

Took from me what I hadn't given him. Eventually, in a time that was both so very long and incredibly short, he was done. He pulled himself from me, a look of victory on his face. "Give me what I want and all of this ends." He looked over my body as if I were a piece of horseflesh he was evaluating. "You'll make fine druids, Hollyn." He leaned down, laid his hand against my lower leg. I was still drifting, still above the feel of the pain. "Stella vulnere remedium." Starshine burst from his hand and I watched my leg mend itself.

she added and he looked at her as they walked towards the chair made of rock near the tree. “Why?” He ask and couldn’t help but sigh. “Promoting a movie is hard, especially on this one the lead actress is not even famous.” She said that Nicholas couldn’t help to stare at her. “Stop looking down on yourself,” He spoke. “Those famous artists now are also once like you, before they became well known they also once come and applied to multiple auditions and got rejected. They also spend years on trying and being extra, so, don’t look down on yourself like that. Talent matters more, more than fame in your industry. There are people that are famous, but not even as good as you.” He said and Briann

She seized Father's wrist, her face full of disbelief. "Gideon Frost! I climbed the steps to the Chapel of Wisdom on my knees for that charm the year we married. It was the love token I gave you on our wedding day. How dare you give it to someone else?" Father looked genuinely puzzled by her reaction.