The Elven Prince’s Kiss: Magic Kisses Series, #1

By Abella Ward

All a man had to do to catch my eye was fight well. After the beautiful performance Victor had just given, I'd be a puddle for days…

They always told me that, being a female half-dwarf, I wouldn't amount to anything. But I proved them wrong. I'm now a high-ranked member of the Protective Guild.

I was hired to escort the elven Princess Charlotte and her brother Victor to her wedding. I thought that the worst part of the job would be to drive the Guild's old Hummer. I couldn't have been more wrong.

Before I know it, we're under attack by rogue elves, trolls–and, worst, my own traitorous emotions. Emotions involving Victor. I must be crazy. He's a typical elf–snooty and arrogant.

And beautiful, graceful and strong.

Could I be the princess in my own fairytale? Of course not. I'm busy enough trying to survive and protect Charlotte.

Plus, nothing can happen between a half-dwarf and an elf, especially when that elf is a prince.

Right?

This is a 17,000 words short story. It is a standalone book in a series of urban fantasy romance stories. It has an HEA, so no cliffhangers. This is a HOT story with mature themes and language. For 18+ readers only.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Heartbeat Reads
• Release date: Dec 1, 2018
• ISBN: 9781386866404

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The Elven Prince's Kiss

An Urban Fantasy Romance

By: Abella Ward

Table of Contents

Chapter One

Chapter Two

Chapter Three

Chapter Four

Chapter Five

Chapter Six

Chapter Seven

Chapter Eight

Chapter Nine

Chapter Ten

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Chapter One

The elven city of Raindrop was renowned as a fairy-tale land. Like all elf cities in Canada, it was its own independent state that housed beautiful human-stylized artwork and many other wonderful things. These things, however, did not include social equality or running water.

My fingers drummed a march on the hilt of my gun as I waited at the gates of the city for my client to arrive. The guards wouldn't let me and my business partner in without giving up all our modern technology, which was not going to happen. I'd have been fine with their rules if it wasn't for the fact that there were a couple of humans just beyond the gates taking pictures with their cell phones. 'No modern technology allowed' my ass. They just didn't want dwarves in their city.

So, working for elven royalty, my partner, Owen, said, picking at his teeth with the arm-hook he had chosen to wear today rather than his more natural-looking prosthetic hand. Are you finding yourself a handsome elven prince who will sweep you off your feet to live in the lap of stone-age luxury? Ladies-in-waiting, those big ball gowns, corsets that make your breasts look huge?

Keep talking, I threatened, pulling my gun from its holster. I'll put a bullet between your eyes if you say one more word.

Owen grinned at me. I glared in return. His cavalier attitude was doing nothing to improve my mood. The only reason I took this stupid job was because it was the only one offered through the dwarves' protective guild for four months. It wasn't like we were bad at our job. The opposite, in fact. We'd received such a high ranking that people didn't want to pay the wages due to us. If I had a dime still in my bank account, I would have turned down this job. Elves were snooty and holier-than-thou with their stupid dresses and beautiful faces.

Eloise Brimirdottir?

I scrunched up my nose at the sound of the musical voice and turned. The elf that had hired Owen and me, Prince Victor Raindrop, stood just behind me. He wore a long coat that buttoned down the center and had embroidered patterns on the sleeves. He was taller than me, with silky-smooth hair done up in elaborate braids. Beside him was a slightly smaller woman wearing a long cloak that hid her figure. Her hair was in a modest bun, her clothing looking more suitable for traveling.

Your highness. I bowed, well aware that if I offended the elves I wouldn't get paid. Though I had met with the guild explaining the mission, I hadn't met the elves themselves yet. But I knew enough about their people to know that they thought even coughing in their direction was a punishable offense. I am Eloise. And this is my partner, Owen Blainnson.

The prince inclined his head. My sister, the princess Charlotte Raindrop.

Pleased to meet you, Charlotte said. She cocked her head to the side as she surveyed me. You're very tall for a dwarf.

My partner here is half-dwarf, Owen interjected as I opened my mouth. He bowed with a flourish. I, however, am the genuine article. And you, my lady, must be the fairest of the fair elves I have ever seen.

I rolled my eyes at his flattery. Great. Yeah, we're dwarves, you're elves. If you want us to get you to Manitoba in two days, we have to get going. Our vehicle is this way.

The elven guards that refused to let us pass growled in their throats, but the two royals ignored them. Owen offered his hand to Charlotte to help her into the hummer we'd rented from the guild, and I turned to Victor.

We’ll take it from here, your highness. Don't worry, your sister is in good hands.

The prince arched a brow. I am accompanying my sister to her wedding.

Crap.

We hadn't been told we'd have two elf royals. I glanced at Owen. Raindrop was one of the wealthiest, most powerful city-states that the elves had sprinkled throughout Canada and the United States, and their royal family was notorious for taking full advantage of the federal law, even though they themselves had an independent government. I couldn't

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Perfect book, I enjoyed the character. I read it again!