Beguiled (Box Set)

By Saloni Quinby

In a world where only the strongest survive, these warriors will risk their lives to bring peace and hope to their peoples.

Bobbi and the Beast: Once upon a time, there was a handsome king who trusted no one. Then a vengeful witch placed a curse upon him, turning him into a beast by night. Shunned and feared, the king learned the meaning of true loneliness. Only Bobbi’s gift of body and soul can save Gideon from the curse of the beast.

Swordmaster: A prince and a swordsman are nearly destroyed by their love. Three unstoppable loves emerge from the wreckage of an evil ruler’s manipulations to forever change the kingdom of Alistwall.

Tiger Fork: A man-tiger stalks the forest near a village living in fear. To destroy the beast, they send the warrior Han, who wields the tiger fork, a weapon from ancient Earth. Together they will risk their lives to bring peace to their two warring worlds. Will they succeed, or will the lovers be forced to destroy each other?

Publisher’s Note: Beguiled (Box Set) Contains the previously published novellas Bobbi and the Beast, Swordmaster, Part 1 and Part 2, and Tiger Fork.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Changeling Press
• Release date: Oct 3, 2020

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Beguiled (Box Set)

Saloni Quinby

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Table of Contents

Beguiled (Box Set)

Bobbi and the Beast

Prologue

Chapter One

Chapter Two

Chapter Three

Swordmaster

Swordmaster Part 1 -- Fathers and Sons

Chapter One

Chapter Two

Chapter Three

Chapter Four

Chapter Five

Chapter Six

Chapter Seven

Swordmaster Part 2 -- Lovers and Liars

Chapter Eight

Chapter Nine

Chapter Ten

Chapter Eleven

Epilogue

Tiger Fork

Prologue

Chapter One

Chapter Two

Chapter Three

Chapter Four

Epilogue

Saloni Quinby

Beguiled (Box Set)

Saloni Quinby

In a world where only the strongest survive, these warriors will risk their lives to bring peace and hope to their peoples.

Bobbi and the Beast: Once upon a time, there was a handsome king who trusted no one. Then a vengeful witch placed a curse upon him, turning him into a beast by night. Shunned and feared, the king learned the meaning of true loneliness. Only Bobbi’s gift of body and soul can save Gideon from the curse of the beast.

Swordmaster: A prince and a swordsman are nearly destroyed by their love. Three unstoppable loves emerge from the wreckage of an evil ruler’s manipulations to forever change the kingdom of Alistwall.

Tiger Fork: A man-tiger stalks the forest near a village living in fear. To destroy the beast, they send the warrior Han, who wields the tiger fork, a weapon from ancient Earth. Together they will risk their lives to bring peace to their two warring worlds. Will they succeed, or will the lovers be forced to destroy each other?

Bobbi and the Beast

Saloni Quinby

Once upon a time, there was a handsome king who trusted no one. He brought many bedmates to his concrete castle overlooking the city, but allowed none to stay an entire night, for he believed love was beneath him.

Then a vengeful witch placed a curse upon him, turning him into a beast by night. By day people sensed his savageness and turned away from him. Shunned and feared, the king learned the meaning of true loneliness.

In the city below lived a beautiful young man named Bobbi who struggled to support his family. Outlaws abducted him and dragged him to a dark forest, but they didn’t know someone lurked in the shadows.

That night the beast would kill, an exiled king would fall in love and a curse might be broken…

Prologue

Stretched out on his back on the crisp, white sheets in the bedroom of his penthouse, Gideon closed his eyes and enjoyed the sensations rolling through him.

The slim, dark-haired man kneeling between his legs rolled his hot, wet tongue over Gideon’s cock, then sucked it so deeply into his mouth that the head brushed the back of his throat.

Gideon moaned and reached up to grasp the carved oak headboard. His hips thrust, driving his cock into the man’s skilled mouth. His balls tightened, and his entire world centered on the pleasure about to erupt between his legs.

His bedmate’s hand slid beneath his ass, and his fingertip prodded Gideon’s sphincter. The sensitive flesh throbbed, and his cock felt ready to burst. Teeth scraped roughly over the sensitive head, then a wet tongue soothed it.

Oh, yeah, Gideon breathed. Don’t stop. Gonna come.

Chuckling softly, his companion for the evening paused, a hand clamped around the base of Gideon’s cock. He tugged his mouth away, but remained hovering over Gideon’s flushed crown, his warm breath teasing it.

Gideon opened his eyes halfway and stared at the dark-haired man, whose piercing green gaze met his.

You like this?

Fuck yeah, Gideon panted.

The man flicked his tongue over the tip of his cock, then trilled the underside.

Gideon’s back arched and his heart pounded. Hell, he couldn’t take much more of this. Still, it was the kind of relief he needed after a long week of eighteen-hour workdays filled with meetings and negotiations as hard as his cock was at the moment.

You have a great body, said sexy Green Eyes. He released Gideon’s cock only to lap his inner thighs and slide up his body, licking his muscular belly, kissing his chest and biting a stiff pink nipple almost too hard.

Gideon grunted in pleasure-pain. He grasped a handful of his bedmate’s long, dark hair and dragged him higher up his body until their mouths met in a rough kiss.

He thrust his tongue hard into the man’s mouth. When the kiss broke, Green Eyes bit his lower lip almost hard enough to draw blood.

Hey! Gideon growled, pressing Green Eyes onto his back and pinning his slighter body beneath his tall, muscular one.

I thought you liked it rough, Green Eyes panted.

Yeah.

That way it’s all about the physical, right? No heart involved.

Gideon snorted. A heart’s just there to keep the blood flowing.

Green Eyes wriggled from beneath him, and once again Gideon flopped onto his back. A warm fist curled around his shaft, and that amazing mouth engulfed his cock head. This time he thought for sure the guy would swallow him whole.

He sucked so hard Gideon thought he might take his flesh off, but it didn’t matter. Intense pleasure broke over him. Shouting from the strength of his orgasm, he writhed and bucked, but the smaller man clung to his cock and moved with him, sucking the last drops of his essence.

When it ended, Gideon lay on his back, breathing hard and listening to his heartbeat pound in his ears.

That was incredible. Gideon grinned and stretched his arms overhead. His eyes closed, he relaxed, completely sated.

This guy really knew how to give head.

I told you. I’m magic.

Gideon snorted. No kidding. After the way you suck cock I’d almost believe it.

It’s true. The slender man’s fingertips drew circles on Gideon’s chest. The random caress felt good, but annoyed him. He clamped his hand over his bedmate’s smaller one, then pushed it aside and moved away.

Seductive green eyes stared at him, and the slender man edged closer. What’s wrong?

It’s late.

So? The man chuckled and tried to brush Gideon’s mouth with a kiss, but Gideon grasped his arms and shoved him aside. Time for you to go. Get out.

What?

I said get out of my bed.

Sebastian… or was it Salvatore? Sidney -- Gideon couldn’t remember and he didn’t care -- stared at him in disbelief. You’re kidding, right?

No joke.

The other man’s smile faded. What is your problem?

No problem -- that is, unless I have to throw you out of here bodily. That would piss me off, Sid.

The name is Shawn, asshole. His green eyes narrowed in anger. He flung the sheet aside, rose from the bed and reached for his clothes.

Gideon glanced at him. Shawn was handsome enough -- not quite as tall as Gideon, but slim and sinewy with an exotic face.

I heard you were a jerk, but I gave you the benefit of the doubt, Shawn said, his lip curled in disgust. His eyes flashing, he pulled on his black pants and a matching sweater.

We had some fun tonight. What do you expect? A lifetime commitment? Gideon snorted. The bastard probably did.

With his good looks and money from tremendous success in computers and investments, Gideon had no problem attracting bedmates. For some strange reason, most of the conniving fools thought he was searching for a soulmate, but Gideon had learned a long time ago that depending on people emotionally served no purpose.

"What do you expect?" Shawn’s voice softened. Staring into Gideon’s eyes, he stepped closer to the bed.

Nothing. I don’t expect anything from anybody. Wait, I take that back. I expect you to get the hell out of my house.

You do this all the time, Gideon. You treat people like they’re your toys. You use them.

Curling his lip, Gideon said, We use each other. Besides, what do you know about my life?

Shawn shook his head. If I wasn’t so pissed off I’d be sorry for you.

"You’re sorry for me? That’s a laugh."

You think you’re a heart-breaking stud, don’t you, Gideon? A real killer. Guess what? Now you are. Shawn grasped Gideon’s chin, stared into his eyes and whispered a few words in a language that sounded like something out of a bad fantasy movie.

A strange feeling swept over Gideon. For a moment all his senses overloaded. Lights flashed, and the sound of the rain pelting on the window echoed in his ears. The scent of their recent lovemaking filled him with every breath.

Shawn’s voice rang in his mind.

You’ve broken a lot of hearts, Gideon. I’ve been watching.

Who the fuck are you? Gideon gasped.

Fuck? Funny you should use that word. The only way you’ll ever be free again is to fuck. The problem is, from here on out, finding a willing partner won’t be easy for you. Not anymore. And remember, Gideon, that’s the catch. A willing partner who truly loves you. You have six months to find him. At the end of that time you won’t have to worry about money, love, hate or anything to do with humanity ever again.

When Gideon recovered, he glanced around the room, trembling and stunned, to find himself alone.

Other than the imprint of Shawn’s head on the pillow beside him, there was no evidence that anyone had shared this room with him tonight.

Chapter One

This is perfect, said a husky male voice. Whisky breath assaulted Bobbi’s nose. Between the blindfold and the bumpy car ride while stuffed in a trunk, he’d damn near vomited several times already. The taste of blood from his split lip didn’t help, either.

Now the car had at least stopped. Rough hands hauled him out of the trunk and dragged him across the bumpy ground. His high heels weren’t made for this terrain, and on top of everything else, his ankles were tied so he could scarcely walk. He stumbled, twisting his ankle. It hurt, but luckily he didn’t think he’d done any real damage.

Get in there, growled another voice.

His captors thrust him onto his knees. With his wrists bound behind his back and his ankles tied, he was at the mercy of his captors.

Yup, we’ll fuck this pretty bitch, finish her off and no one will find her out here.

Not at the bottom of the river. When we’re done, she’ll be fish food.

Bobbi closed his eyes tightly beneath the blindfold and tried to control his nervous breathing.

One of the bastards groped his chest.

Shit, growled the one with the gravely voice. She’s got fake tits, Les.

Who cares? It’s what’s under the skirt that matters.

A hand slid beneath Bobbi’s dress and strong fingers bit into his inner thighs. He prayed the hand wouldn’t reach farther. If these guys found out he had a dick instead of a pussy, he’d be --

Did it really matter? They intended to kill him. The situation couldn’t possibly get any worse.

In a minute. Come with me. We’ll get the beer, then party. But first give the bitch a look at her fuck buddies for the evening.

One of the guys tore off Bobbi’s blindfold. He blinked in the lantern-lit tent.

The men were about thirty years old with dark, scruffy hair that looked as if it hadn’t been washed in months. They were dressed in T-shirts, filthy jeans and work boots. One wore a baseball cap, and the other had intricate sleeves tattooed on his arms.

The tattooed one grasped a handful of Bobbi’s hair and covered his mouth in a painful kiss. Bobbi struggled, bucking hard.

I’ll get the beer, said the one with the cap. Loosen her up, Scott.

Les ducked out of the tent, leaving Bobbi alone with Scott and his whisky breath.

Scott pulled a knife from a sheath on his waist and held the glistening blade in front of Bobbi’s face. Keep bucking like a wild filly, and I’ll have to brand you.

Bobbi stilled. Panting, he glared at the knife.

That’s better. Scott grinned, revealing a chipped front tooth.

The bastard sliced one of Bobbi’s spaghetti straps, then bit his shoulder. Bobbi twisted his wrists in the bonds. He’d been loosening them since the ride in the trunk, and in moments he’d be free.

Just as Scott sliced the second strap, Bobbi’s hands slipped out of the rope. He punched Scott in the side of the head, and the man grunted. Stunned, he dropped the knife. Bobbi punched him again, this time knocking him out.

Bobbi shook out his stinging hand, not caring that he’d skinned his knuckles on Scott’s face. He quickly untied his feet and kicked off his high heels. Les would be back at any moment, and Bobbi doubted he could fight off two of them. Already Scott groaned and started coming to.

Bobbi picked up the knife, cut a slit in the back of the tent and peered out.

With no one in sight, he slipped out and ran just as Scott slurred, Hey, bitch! Get back here! Les! She’s gettin’ away.

Bobbi ran through the forest, ignoring branches that lashed his face and oblivious to the pain of rocks and roots biting his stocking-clad feet. Terrified, he fled on pure adrenaline.

He wasn’t sure if he should thank the three-quarter moon for lighting his way or curse it for making him visible to his attackers. Ignoring shouts of Stop, bitch! and Get your ass back here! Bobbi headed for the river. An excellent swimmer, he had a better chance of losing the bastards there than on dry land.

A gunshot rang out, and Bobbi’s heart nearly leapt through his chest. He wasn’t sure if the shot had accidentally missed him or if it had been meant only to frighten him. It didn’t matter. If he didn’t reach the lake, he’d never get out of these woods alive, but the water seemed so far away…

Les screamed and another shot rang out. Savage growls echoed through the forest, and Scott shrieked.

Bobbi glanced over his shoulder and momentarily froze. He stared, his pulse racing and sweat trickling down his temples and spine.

A tall, naked man stood with Scott dangling in his arms, his mouth pressed to his neck. Muscles bulged in his shoulders and arms as he supported Scott’s dead weight. Ultra-long, sinewy legs braced apart, and moonlight gleamed against his broad back and the curve of his firm ass. Les sprawled on the ground at his feet.

Bobbi’s unlikely rescuer dropped Scott. The mangled body hit the ground with a thud. Growling softly, the man turned to Bobbi. Pale eyes gleamed in a savagely handsome face half covered in a straggly beard. Fangs glistened against bloodstained lips. Blood splattered his powerful, hairy chest and dripped from his clawed hands.

Bobbi had the most horrible feeling that his situation had just gone from bad to worse.

Still growling, the wild man approached. Bobbi knew he should be running, but he couldn’t move. Hypnotic blue eyes -- wilder than hurricane winds -- stared into his. The man lifted a gory hand toward Bobbi’s face, then everything went black.

* * *

Bobbi awoke on a bed in a one-room cabin. Sunlight poured through a nearby window. A fire blazed in the stone hearth across the room, warming the cabin against the early autumn chill. His strange rescuer, now clad in worn jeans, squatted in front of the hearth. Firelight danced on his bare torso, accentuating his lean muscles and the many scars covering his arms, chest and back.

Despite his fear of the man, Bobbi found him primitively gorgeous.

That intense blue gaze fixed on him, and Bobbi’s heart skipped a beat.

Hi, Bobbi ventured. When he got no response other than a narrowing of those remarkable eyes, he wondered if the man understood him, or if he could even speak.

I’m Bobbi. He touched a hand to his chest.

His host stood and approached.

Who are you?

Still no answer. Instead, the man sat on the edge of the bed. Bobbi tensed, but he remained still as the man leaned closer to inhale deeply along his shoulder and the side of his neck.