Prince in the Mist

By Claudy Conn

His name is Breslyn, Prince of Dagda of the Tuatha Dé. He is a royal Fae, immortal and endowed with more than eye candy looks. He is a being with immeasurable powers but life for him lacked something—so he looked around, and found...humans.

Watching their lives and interactions, from another dimension filled him with feelings he had thought long lost in the ennui of immortality. The more he watched--the more addicted to their antics he became. An affection for the human race grew inside the heart Fae are not supposed to have, and it was inevitable that he began to have preferences with regards to them.

In 1314, when Scotland’s rule was in jeopardy and the British were about to take more than they should, he chose a side--and then he saw her, and nothing would ever be the same for the prince ever again...

• Language: English
• Publisher: Claudy Conn
• Release date: Nov 11, 2011
• ISBN: 9781466063686

Claudy Conn

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Claudy Conn is a multi published author who got her start with her bestselling historical/regency romances.She tells us that she fell in love with the fantasy/paranormal genre and created a world of paranormal.She hopes you will read and enjoy and join her on her facebook where she loves to interact with her readers.page.http://www.facebook.com/pages/Claudy-Conn-Paranormal-Romance-Author/135826686471445

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Contents

Prince in the Mist

What would she think when she discovered he was a Royal Fae?

Also by Claudy Conn

What reviewers are saying about Claudy’s books

Copyright Page

Dedication

~ Prologue ~

~ One ~

~ Two ~

~ Three ~

~ Four ~

~ Epilogue ~

Excerpt: Prince Prelude

~ Prologue ~

~ One ~

~ Two ~

Excerpt: Shee Willow—Legend

~ Prelude ~

~ Prologue ~

~ One ~

~ Two ~

Excerpt: ShadowHeart—Slayer

~ Prologue ~

~ One ~

About Claudy Conn

More about Claudy Conn’s Books

Prince in the Mist

What would she think when she discovered he was a Royal Fae?

Breslyn stood at Chartelle’s closed bedroom door. The time was late, and he believed she was asleep; however, that did not deter him as he moved to open the door. But then, suddenly, he stopped.

It was in that moment he hesitated with doubt, a flaying doubt that suddenly and totally assailed him and kept him frozen in place. Was he moving too quickly … would he frighten her when she realized what he really was? For she was a discerning creature that would eventually see the alien in his ancient eyes. She would see him for who he really was before he was ready for her to do so. What would she think when she discovered he was a Royal Fae?

He banished this concern, and instead of stepping forward he boldly shifted, Fae-style, into her chamber, as though a part of him wanted to let her see, acknowledge, and get it over with …

She was awake and tossing about under the covers, unaware of his presence. He watched her a moment, in awe of her beauty in the moonlight from the undraped windows. She threw the covers off, and he felt his raging hard-on throb in his leather trews. With a blink, his clothes were gone, relegated to the floor. He stood naked, hungry.

What was it about this human woman that made him shiver with a desire he could not remember ever feeling before? Beautiful, exquisite Fae females had enticed and held his interest and passions over the thousands of years that he had lived, but this was … different. What was it about this human that curled his ardor into a tight coil ready to spring? No Fae female had ever wrung out such primal sensations from him before, and Fae females were skilled in the art of making love.

She moved something inside him to ‘feel and experience’ sensations he had not hitherto been aware he was capable of experiencing. Something wild and yet sweetly entrenched in her heart drew on him … called to him …

Such emotions were nonsense, and yet, it was a fact he could not deny. He felt feral as he gazed at her and waited for her to see him …

Also by Claudy Conn

Legend Series

Aaibhe—Shee Queen (Novelette)

Prince Prelude—Legend

Spellbound—Legend

Shee Willow—Legend

Trapped—Legend

Free Falling—Legend

Catch & Hold—Legend

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Time Series

Through Time-Pursuit

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Shadow Series

ShadowLove—Stalkers

ShadowHeart—Slayer

ShadowLife—Hybrid

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Risqué Regencies

Oh, Cherry Ripe (free)

Rogues, Rakes & Jewels

Taffeta & Hotspur

Myriah Fire

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DarkLove (published by Wild Rose Press)

What reviewers are saying

about Claudy’s books

5 out of 5 stars

Fanning the flames of Myriah Fire!

What was once an innocent, if rollicking, regency romance has exploded with passion as Claudy Conn revisits Myriah Fire to turn up the heat.

The addition of unbridled sexual passion to Myriah Fire’s strong story brings dimensions of maturity and depth to the struggles faced by Myriah and Kit, without diminishing any of the innocence, joy or charm found in the original story. This revised version of Myriah Fire allows Claudy’s regency followers to appreciate what her paranormal romance fans have discovered—mind-bending eroticism.

A truly captivating tale with a blast of added sizzle, Myriah Fire will kindle the flames of your heart and burn up the night.

~ Vonnie Faroqui, Ink Slinger’s Whimsey

Love, love, love Myriah Fire!

It’s a brilliant, fast-paced, and ‘true to its title’, ‘going to catch you on fire’ romance. Looking forward to more! Hoping Claudy Conn plans to share more of her historical treasures with us.

~ Candice Stauffer, author

Myriah has always been my favorite

This is a sweet, funny, charming romance. The characters are likeable and the story is well told. I loved all of the Claudette Williams (now Claudy Conn) books, but this one has always been my favorite. I hope she will put out more of her backlist.

~ lmjolicoeur on Smashwords

ShadowLove—Stalkers is hot, Hot, HOT

ShadowLove—Stalkers is filled with steaming action and dramatic tension … Claudy delicately plants the seeds for future development and characters without distracting from the excitement and romance of Stalkers. The result is that she has a paranormal, vampire series, of romance novels, which carries her own unique and spicy aroma.

ShadowLove—Stalkers is hot, Hot, HOT … and yes, I am blushing.

~ Vonnie Faroqui, Ink Slinger’s Whimsey

Five Cups and a CTTR (Coffee Time Reviewer’s Recommend) Award

ShadowLove—Stalkers is a story that immediately hooks the reader. It reminds me of a roller coaster just beginning, only to plunge into speed, drawing the reader into non-stop action. Intense and spellbinding, this paranormal romance kept this reader engrossed until the conclusion. I loved the passion and chemistry between the main characters. With tremendous action and well thought out characters, this fantastic read sizzles and sparks like a firecracker.

~ Coffee Time Romance & More

Trapped Legend has my pulse skyrocketing!

A clever, fast paced, unpredictable blend of action, adventure, mystery, magic and steamy hot loving … I picked it up and couldn't tear myself away from it until I read the last page.

I highly recommend each book in Claudy's Legend series. You're seriously missing out on some wonderful adventures if you haven't read the previous stories. It's by far one of the most exceptionally crafted, enchanting Fae series I've ever read.

~ Candice Stauffer, author

Five Stars for ShadowHeart—Slayer

This second in Conn’s Shadow series is filled with vampires, a vampire slayer, demons, wizards, a Fae prince and an unlikely romance. Claudy Conn does an excellent job of making this a standalone story while incorporating some of the characters from the first book and introducing us to several new characters. The war is still brewing and now the fae are becoming involved. Can’t wait for the next book in the series.

This is another one I couldn’t put down and read in a single sitting. I got so caught up in the action I was sad to see it end. Fans of the paranormal romance, urban fantasy and vampire genres should enjoy this as well.

~ Wild About Bones on GoodReads

One hot and thrilling book

I fell for all three of the main characters, fun loving Maxie, dark and brooding Julian, and one hot Fae, Breslyn. However, it wasn’t just the characters that kept me on the edge of my seat, it was the entire involved plot that included jealously, betrayal, magic, murder, and, of course, hot passion … The well-written out mixture of myth and legend, not to mention the characters, all in today’s world has me Joyfully Recommending Spellbound—Legend as one book you won’t want to miss.

~ Jo, Joyfully Reviewed

Prince in the Mist

By

Claudy Conn

Copyright Page

Prince in the Mist

By Claudy Conn

http://www.claudyconn.com

Copyright © 2011, 2012 by Claudy Conn

Edited by: Karen Babcock

Cover Artist: Kendra Egert

All rights reserved

Published in the United States of America

First edition, November 2011

Second edition, August 2012

Smashwords Edition

August 2012

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Names, characters, and events depicted in this book are products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events, places, organizations, or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental and beyond the intent of the author.

Excerpt of Prince Prelude

Copyright © 2012 by Claudy Conn

Excerpt of Shee Willow—Legend

Copyright © 2011 by Claudy Conn

Excerpt of ShadowHeart—Slayer

Copyright © 2011 by Claudy Conn

Discover this and other titles by Claudy Conn at Smashwords.com:

Legend Series

Aaibhe—Shee Queen – http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/110252

Prince in the Mist – http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/104045

Prince Prelude—Legend – https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/159840

Spellbound—Legend – http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/96103

Shee Willow—Legend – http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/103389

Trapped—Legend – https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/112028

Free Falling—Legend – http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/92368

Catch & Hold—Legend – http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/124602

Time Series

Through Time-Pursuit – https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/210166

Shadow Series

ShadowLove—Stalkers – https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/63037

ShadowHeart—Slayer – http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/84350

ShadowLife—Hybrid – http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/143173

Risqué Regencies

Oh, Cherry Ripe – https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/135532

Myriah Fire – http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/109011

Ruges, Rakes & Jewels – https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/171997

Taffeta & Hotspur – https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/179452

Dedication

To the man who makes me shiver—Bob Conn

Life is eternal, and love is immortal,

and death is only a horizon;

and a horizon is nothing save the limit of our sight.

Rossiter Worthington Raymond

~ Prologue ~

Rule Breaking!

IF YOU HAVE read the Legend books, then I need no introduction, but for those of you who haven’t, I will give you a brief description of who and what I am.

I am a Royal Fae Prince of the Tuatha Dé Danaan. I am a Council member (although I rarely attend the boring meetings). I am, as a Seelie Fae, well over six feet six inches and taller than most male Fae, who are as a race quite unusually tall and warrior built.

My dark blond hair is long, and I usually slick it back and keep it tethered at the back of my neck with leathers. My eyes are silver, my face chiseled and, I have been told, very handsome.

I wear a gold torque with the etchings of my Royal House, Dagda. I like tattoos and wear a band of Celtic knots and ancient runes around my biceps.

What is really important is this: I adore humans, especially female humans.

That gets me into all kinds of trouble with my Queen Aaibhe, who feels my interactions with humans are a break from our treaty and an infringement on the rules of Destiny.

I can’t help it—and I don’t want to. I have discovered a passion for watching humans, but it wasn’t until Robert of Bruce began to take hold of Scotland that I became involved …

Ah, but those were wild, hot times, just like I like them.

And the women—ah, and the women!

It is our law, an important part of our written Treaty with Man, that we shall not interfere in any way with humans. However, I am a firm believer that rules … need to be broken when they interfere with what is important. I choose to be the arbitrator of what is important.

I am well over ten thousand years old. Looking back, I can see how I have grown and changed, and after some convincing, I agreed it might be amusing to record how I have come to this present time and place …

So much of our history with man dates back to the time of the Great Wars in our beloved Danu. We allowed our fury to take center stage, and in the end, Danu was destroyed.

It is said by man that the Fae came to Ireland on a cloud. In a manner of speaking that is true. We arrived in numbers and in a mist that protected our journey through what your scientists might call a ‘wormhole’.

We came first to Ireland and strayed onto Scotland, and I for one (as did many of my kind) fell in love with the land. We were held by the inhabitants of the time as gods. Our exploits and praises were heralded by minstrels and poets taking tales of our magic from town to town.

I only know that, from the start, I was drawn to the people of that era, their passions and their lust for life …

Immortality wears on a Fae. So many things are forgotten in the passing of time, and because of that, we have been brought to a moment in time when our world and the human world have been attacked.

Now, in the present, we having been fighting a new kind of war and one we had not expected. It is our own fault. When we