Keeper of the Stars: Part Three

By Aliyah Burke

Heaven can be found among the stars.

Settling into her new life in Oregon, Lana faces more potential dangers while a newcomer to the vineyard sends her life in a new direction. Her bond with Lian is increasing as are her feelings for him, but will it be enough or will someone from her past shove a wedge between them?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Totally Bound Publishing
• Release date: Apr 18, 2014
• ISBN: 9781784300098

Aliyah Burke

USA Today bestselling author Aliyah Burke is an avid reader and is never far from pen and paper (or the computer). She is happily married to a career military man. They are owned by six Borzoi. She spends her days at the day job, writing, and working with her dogs.

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A Totally Bound Publication

Keeper of the Stars: Part Three

ISBN # 978-1-78430-009-8

©Copyright Aliyah Burke 2014

Cover Art by Posh Gosh ©Copyright April 2014

Edited by Rebecca Douglas

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Published in 2014 by Totally Bound Publishing, Newland House, The Point, Weaver Road, Lincoln, LN6 3QN

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This book contains sexually explicit content which is only suitable for mature readers. This story has a heat rating of Totally Simmering and a Sexometer of 1.

KEEPER OF THE STARS: PART THREE

Aliyah Burke

Part three in the Keeper of the Stars serial

Heaven can be found among the stars.

Settling into her new life in Oregon, Lana faces more potential dangers while a newcomer to the vineyard sends her life in a new direction. Her bond with Lian is increasing as are her feelings for him, but will it be enough or will someone from her past shove a wedge between them?

Dedication

Thanks to Totally Bound for giving me the opportunity to try a serial. It’s been a blast. Thanks to my readers who are always ready to come out and show their support for my work. My heartfelt thanks to y’all!

To my husband who is my rock, always there no matter what comes.

And as always, to the men and women who protect the country, your selfless sacrifices for myself and those you’ll never meet is something I will never forget. God Bless each and every one of you.

Chapter Seven

Lian crossed his arms, staring at the woven basket resting upon his oak table and frowning at the contents. There was nothing accompanying this—he waved a hand—delivery? At all? I really don’t need to be dealing with this right now. What is the purpose of this being dropped in my lap?

No, sir, Mr Yang. Two of the vineyard workers found it out by the south end.

He scowled further and bent in closer. A baby. Who would leave a baby in a field? Had whoever abandoned him seen the workers? The infant chose that moment to open his eyes. His face scrunched up and he emitted an ear-piercing wail, one someone his size shouldn’t be able to make. Babies always surprised him with what they could do, though, and what they could survive. Yes, they were fragile—however they were also incredibly resilient. So while he knew he shouldn’t be taken aback, there would never fail to be a small part of him that found these little beings to be so completely full of amazement.

What’s his problem? His ears rang. Is he hurt?

I believe he wants to be held, Mr Yang. The statement was delivered deadpan.

Don’t suppose that’s something you’d care to do, is it, Maxwell?

No, sir.

Lian sent him a knowing grin. He’d not