Taken: The Vampire's Concubine Book Two: Taken: The Vampire's Concubine, #2

By Desiree Broussard

Abducted by the vampires, Keely has been taken to their foreign world as their concubine. Expected to select a mate from the horde, she attracts the attentions of a dangerous male vampire... while her lover stands by, helpless to stop it.

She quickly realizes that Kosmas is determined to have her, whether she wants it or not. Keely finds herself collared and leashed as she's paraded in front of the entire town of Golden Harbor. Despite her resistance to him, she isn't immune to his dark desires. It's not enough for Kosmas. With one ruthless revelation, Kosmas determines her fate... and her surrender.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Desiree Broussard
• Release date: Jul 4, 2016
• ISBN: 9781533754790

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Chapter 1

WHAT IS THE MEANING of all this? Kosmas roared from across the room, his powerful voice easily heard by all.

With a quiet gasp, Keely turned her head to stare at him. Kosmas stood straight and tall, with his hands on his muscular hips. He now wore a long sheathed sword, the handle resting against his flat abdomen. The hard planes of his face were stark in the glow from the chandeliers. In that moment, he looked every bit of the vicious vampire that Keely suspected them all to be.

Several guards formed a pyramid behind him, but Kosmas didn't appear to notice. His dark eyes were narrowed at the vampires that stood in the entryway of the ballroom, his body taut with tension. The crowd immediately parted as he stalked across the room. Keely frowned, the significance of it not unnoticed. Just who is Kosmas to the people of Legionnaire?

I asked you a question, Kosmas continued, as he moved closer to Laryn and his men. There was no hesitation in his steps. How dare you show up like this, without any invitation. I've never been the type of man to appreciate surprises. Haven't you learned that, after all of these years? Just say the word... I'd only be too happy to give you a refresher. Even his voice sounded dangerous, his words menacing.

I didn't know I needed one, Laryn boldly proclaimed, with a cunning look in his dark eyes. "After all, isn't the concubine market open to everyone? Our reproductive issues affect the vampires as a whole, it's not just restricted to the Neiyadians. Would you deny us the chance to fill our own area with our offspring? Or maybe you just feel threatened by our presence. What's the matter, brother? Are you worried your little concubines will prefer real men to the dandies lined up in this room?"

Zander stiffened behind her. Although they weren't touching, Keely could sense the tension running through his body. He didn't like them, in fact, he appeared to be alarmed by their presence. His reaction disturbed her more than words ever could. It would take a lot to make a strong man like Zander react in the manner in which he had. Is their market to end in bloodshed then, winner take all?

She couldn't take her eyes off of the Seiyadians. Every bit of her barely-controlled fear manifested as she studied their newest arrivals. While the Neiyadians were at least civilized, these vampires were anything but. Keely trembled as she took in their wild hair and cruel expressions. A few of them even had dried blood on their chins; it was as if they'd fell upon their meals and ravaged them. They were so savage that they wore it, almost like clothing.

With the exception of a slight tightening of his firm lips, Kosmas didn't reveal anything, be it fear or anger. Zander leaned forward, his mouth only inches from her ear. In a whisper, he growled out, I hope and pray that Kosmas doesn't allow them in, but politically, he might not have a choice. None of the others have ever been interested in attending a market, so this hasn't been an issue before.

His voice dropped a notch, his tone growing insistent. If he does let them in, though, avoid them, Keely. As a whole, they are battle hungry and cruel, you wouldn't survive living amongst them for long. Should they be allowed to mingle, don't even look at them. And for God's sake, don't choose one of them as your mate.

Zander didn't have to worry about that. I won't, she promised, her voice little more than a whisper. Keely didn't turn around to face him. Deep inside, she was furious. Zander could have had her himself, had he wanted more than the brief time they'd spent together. It would have made their current situation a moot point; she wouldn't have had to fear the market's newest arrivals. It hadn't been enough for him, though. He was satisfied and content with the use of her body, but nothing more, so long as he could honor his precious commitment.

Kosmas sneered at Laryn, his upper lip curled up in disgust. His eyes thoroughly examined each male before coldly dismissing him. There really is no competition here. If you meet with all of your women in the condition you are now, as a whole, you must be one sexually-deprived community. No wonder you face reproductive problems. A woman would have to be blind to bed you... and with a very tolerant sense of smell.

He held up his hand when Laryn menacingly growled. You'll be allowed to enter and mingle, Kosmas spit out, his tone anything but friendly. "I warn you now, though, at the first