Beyond Time
Dark Order of the Dragon Book # 2
By Sandra Bischoff
Christian Lancelot Du Lac was never one to take a situation seriously. Growing up he had always been
the comedic relief to Jared Bonatelli's brooding nature. Now, just as The Dark Order welcomes Jared as
its new Prince, Du Lac is informed that he must become a first in command the future King can truly rely
on. When he repeatedly fails in his attempts to prove himself, Lance is thrown back in time to where his
life began, Camelot. What he finds there is more than he could have bargained for.
Drawn to the forest surrounding Camelot, Lady Elizabeth Payne searches for something that seems just
out of her reach. Tormented by a pair glowing eyes in the mist she steals away in the middle of the night
to find their owner. Thieves, a wolf and the most infuriating savior she has ever met turn her simple
world upside down. But it's the attraction she feels to the newcomer that truly takes her by surprise.
Learning that he is Christian Du Lac, the long lost son of the First Knight himself peaks her curiosity even
more.
Now on the cusp of meeting her betrothed for the first time, Elizabeth's heart has been claimed by
another. But even a betrothal written in blood is no match for fate.
For Lance and Elizabeth, the odds are stacked against them. Their worlds are destined to remain forever
apart. Can time heal all wounds or will the fates change their course and let the star crossed lovers find
each other once again?
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And here is an excerpt from
Beyond Time:
A feral growl from the clearing ahead stopped
him in his tracks.
“Son of a bitch, is this woman a danger
magnet?”
Lance heard the rapid drum of her heartbeat.
She wasn’t far ahead, but she was scared to death. He readied his bow, arrow
nocked, and crept closer. A large black wolf had her cornered. He paced not far
from her toying with his prey. Its amber eyes glowed in the darkness. Lips
curled back in a snarl. Lance saw her terrified gaze searching the brush around
her, looking for him perhaps? He was the only one on her side at the moment. He
could leave her for dead, revenge for the knife wound, but he wasn’t about to
do that. It wasn’t in him to leave a woman in danger, even danger she created
for herself. He’d rather have her undying gratitude. If it got him laid, even
better.
Maybe
I am a dog. He
chuckled to himself.
The wolf paced closer. She let out a strangled
cry. Lance stood. Her gaze swept to him, relief bloomed in her eyes. He raised
the bow at the same time the wolf lunged for her throat. His bowstring hummed
as he let the arrow fly and hit its mark. The wolf dropped to the forest floor
inches from her. The woman crumpled to the ground in tears.
Lance was careful as he approached her this
time. He didn’t want a repeat performance of what happened earlier. Crouching
next to her, he brushed the tangled ginger curls from her face. She lifted tear
filled emerald eyes to him.
“Are you okay? He didn’t hurt you, did
he?”
She shook her head and gazed at the carcass by
her feet. “Nay, I am unharmed, thanks to
you.” Her eyes lifted once more to meet his. “How did you know I was in
danger?”
“Cher, danger seems to follow you.” He laughed
and held out a hand to her. “Let’s get you back to where you came from. Where
exactly is that?”
“I’ll not say another word without thy name.”
She took his hand allowing him to pull her to her feet.
Lance bowed low over her hand, minding what
Semiramis warned him earlier. “Christian Du Lac at your service.”
Her jaw fell. “Nay, you cannot be.”
“I can assure you, I am. I have been away on
apprenticeship only to return home tonight. My father is awaiting my arrival as
we speak.” His hand still held hers, and he swore a spark traveled between
them. “Would you tell me yours? You know, so I can inform dear old dad who I
rescued.”
“I am Lady Elizabeth Payne, niece to his
Majesty King Arthur.”
Lance frowned. King Arthur’s niece? What the
hell was she doing out here unescorted? “Why is there no guard with you? You
shouldn’t be riding all over the woods with no one protecting you, especially
at this hour.”
“You are just like the rest of them.” She
stalked away. “I am perfectly capable of taking care of myself.”
About the Author
Sandi Bischoff lives in the historic town of Cornwall, NY with her husband, son and a menagerie of Dragons all of whom have their own distinct personalities. She is a Pharmacist by profession but finally found her true calling in a simple twist of fate. A friend approached her to write for a character in a forum on a popular networking website and over the next five years her passion had found its niche. She then went on to compose a few poems and short stories which she would post on her homepage at the same networking site. Recently one of those poems was chosen to be published in a compilation called Collected Whispers.
Her first manuscript entitled Beyond the Sun was another short story gone wild. It has recently been picked up by Bayou Brew Publishing and was released on April 1st.
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