Shot Through the Heart: A Zodiac Shifters Paranormal Romance: Libra (Zodiac Sanctuary Book 2)

By Dominique Eastwick

Tegan Rees is a high-powered public defender. She fights for those who can’t fight for themselves. Her people have been around for eons, and as the moon moves into Libra, she is reminded yet again she remains without a viable mate.

Archer is an immortal bounty hunter or slayer sent to bring the shifters to ground. To his people, shifters no longer have a place in the world. With Libra rising, he must stop his hunt for Virgo and commence into Libra. Libras shifters have always been elusive as they hide behind the scales. But Archer is different. He and a handful of other Foniás only hunt the shifters who have done harm to humans.

Can both Archer and Tegan overcome prejudices long engrained in their people? Can Archer save his mate from his own people and hers when he discovers her hidden Raven?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Dominique Eastwick
• Release date: Aug 25, 2018
• ISBN: 9780463393192

Dominique Eastwick

Award winning author Dominique Eastwick currently calls North Carolina home with her husband, two children, one lazy lab and one lazy Norwegian Elk Hound. Dominique spent much of her early life moving from state to state as a Navy Brat, because of that traveling is one of her favorite past times. When not writing you can find Dominique with her second love...her camera.

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Table of Contents

Chapter One

Chapter Two

Chapter Three

Chapter Four

Chapter Five

Chapter Six

Chapter Seven

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Shot Through the Heart

Tegan Rees is a high-powered public defender. She fights for those who can’t fight for themselves. Her people have been around for eons, and as the moon moves into Libra, she is reminded yet again she remains without a viable mate.

Archer is an immortal bounty hunter or slayer sent to bring the shifters to ground. To his people, shifters no longer have a place in the world. With Libra rising, he must stop his hunt for Virgo and commence into Libra. Libras shifters have always been elusive as they hide behind the scales. But Archer is different. He and a handful of other Foniás only hunt the shifters who have done harm to humans.

Can both Archer and Tegan overcome prejudices long engrained in their people? Can Archer save his mate from his own people and hers when he discovers her hidden Raven?

Thanks to all the readers who have made Zodiac Shifters' a success and to Ana Martinez and Deb Burchfield who always support not only me but all PNR authors. As always thanks Kate and Nadine for being a constant support to me.

Shot Through the Heart

A Zodiac Shifter Book: Paranormal Romance: Libra

By

Dominique Eastwick

Chapter One

Libras hate injustice.

You were supposed to be on a plane to Dublin three hours ago, Teagan. What are you doing here? Jeffrey Williamson peeked into her office. You’re biting your lip again. What’s happened?

The click of Teagan Rees’s pen echoed off the wall, followed by her sigh. You know the Felix Austin case?

The young man accused of grand theft auto?

Yes. She touched her screen. This was sent to me anonymously a few minutes ago. The video is grainy but doesn’t appear altered.

She turned the screen so the other lawyer could watch the footage. She played it again after it finished as the other man lifted his glasses and leaned in. That’s the stolen car?

It is…or was before they burned it.

Is there a back seat?

Not in that model. She pushed a shiny car brochure across the desk.

So, where is your defendant? Unless he grew a half foot or is into cross-dressing, this is the proof you’ve been looking for.

I’ve sent a copy down to the lab to get their thoughts. If it’s genuine, I won’t be heading off for vacation for a couple of days yet.

Jeffrey crossed to the door and closed it. Are you safe here?

I’ll be fine. She hoped her voice conveyed the confidence she didn’t feel. The moon moves into Libra tomorrow. The hardest part will be getting to the Hill of Tara once I land in Ireland. The Foniás know our protective lands lie somewhere in the UK. I can only hope they don’t know the entrances.

How are you getting there?

You mean, once I land in Ireland? I’ve reserved a spot with a tour group heading to Tara. It should offer me cover.

You know as well as I do they can sense you. Why don’t I take on this client, and you get on the next plane out of town. You will be in Ireland before sundown tomorrow. The lion shifter moved into full protective mode.

She might have taken any other client up on his offer. Her people were rushing to Ireland from all over the world. Thousands of years ago, long before Jesus walked the earth, her people had been the guardians of the gods. They ruled the air. Protectors of the sky, the first line of defense before Mount Olympus. But when the gods no longer needed protection, her people and those of all shifters were banished to earth. Soon after Foniás—slayers—were sent to destroy all magical beasts. When the Minotaurs perished, Dike, the spirit of justice, decreed that the Foniás could only hunt the shifters during their month of the zodiac. So Jeffrey could only be hunted during Leo. And her people, Libra. Libra’s reign rose tomorrow at sunset, and with it her powers would increase but so would the possibility a slayer would find her. As of tomorrow, the slayers could sense and hunt her.

But—her client had never had anyone stand by him. He had been abandoned by everyone, and she would not be the next on the long list to do so. She’d told him she would be there, fighting in his corner every step of the way, and if that meant delaying her pilgrimage back to Tara, so be it. I appreciate the offer.

You are too pigheaded for your own good. At least stay with me and my mate until you can fly out.

I’m not putting you or Sheila in danger. It’s only a thirty-minute drive home. Besides, what is the chance a Foniás is nearby? Unless they have a reason to hunt this area, why would they choose small town Virginia?

You don’t know what Virgo they were hunting who might have led them here. The truth is, until they make their move, you won’t know. He stood. Wrap this trial up and get the hell out of Dodge. And call your prime and explain the situation.

Yes, Dad.

Funny. But you know this isn’t a joke. He moved to the door and offered her a pointed look. Besides, you know damn well you are old enough to be my mother.

Now, who is being funny? Her phone rang, saving her from saying any more. The caller ID registered the DA’s office. She waved him out and answered the phone. Daniel, we need to talk.

Hello to you, Teagan.

She could imagine Daniel Menzker sitting at his desk, determined to drag out any conversation with her. Next, he would demand they meet in person to discuss the case. Good evening, Daniel. Better?

You wish to discuss the tape?

She sat up straight. You got a copy as well?

I did. Do you have any idea who might have sent it?

She did—the meek Hispanic woman who worked at the convenience store. Not that she would tell anyone, but she suspected the woman wasn’t in the country legally. Don’t care, only happy it surfaced. What are your thoughts now that you’ve seen it?

It’s compelling. I want to reevaluate the first tape.

She turned in her chair to look at the skyline. I hoped you would say that.

At the moment, this only proves he wasn’t in the car by ten o’clock. It doesn’t prove he didn’t steal it to begin with.

It removes some of the charges. She spent the next few minutes debating her side. The DA agreed to look into the situation more in-depth, but his research would leave her client in jail for a few more days. She wanted to hit her head against the brick wall. He droned on as she watched the sun lower to the horizon. In twenty-four hours, her powers would expand for a month. She usually spent that time in the safe zone of the Libras, researching old cases. She’d sent three boxes of files ahead weeks ago.

Aren’t you supposed to be heading out on vacation? he asked.

I was, but this took precedence.

Obviously, if your client is innocent, we need to get him out as soon as possible. Let’s get this settled so we can get you on that plane.

We’ll chat tomorrow, then?

I can look over that first tape now, and meet you later for drinks at the Tidewater? She respected him as a lawyer. Daniel was fair and able to admit when he was wrong about a defendant, but nothing about the man attracted her as a person.

I need to meet with my client. One of the many things on her to-do list. She also needed to call her prime and explain her delay. Almost no one came to the sanctuary late. They all came days before, ensuring their safety.

Why get the poor fellow’s hopes up? Daniel’s voice pulled her from her musings.

Because sometimes a little hope goes a long way. Once she replaced the phone in its cradle, she grabbed her briefcase and gave the room one last glance. It took only a few minutes to walk the half block to the city courthouse that housed the local jail. Just enough walking time to send a text to her flock and let them know she would be delayed a day or two so no one would worry unnecessarily. She strode into the lobby where a detainee fought tooth and claw to get out. Two officers struggled to keep the man under control. Ms. Rees, stay clear.

Standing on a bench in the corner, her back pressed against