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Aubrey Ross

Enemy Embrace, Book Three

Determined to move beyond his decadent past, Matt, the infamous Toymaker,

embarks on a journey of self-discovery. He once created pleasure aids and sexual

companions and is now a “replicant” himself. Though primitive and superstitious, the

Perrlain Tribe holds the secret to his survival, or at least his sanity.

After Serena’s highly erotic ascension to spiritual healer status, she grows

uncomfortable surrendering herself to sexual release. The tribe’s high priestess sees an

opportunity for Matt and Serena to help each other. Matt will reintroduce Serena to

carnal pleasure and she will balance his soul stream.

Matt and Serena’s attraction soon transcends physical pleasure, but mutual enemies

reveal that Matt is a “soulless machine”. Serena has been taught that technology is evil,

but her heart refuses to believe. Now she’s faced with an impossible choice, honor the

sacred teachings or betray her tribe so she can be with the man she loves.

Ellora’s Cave Publishing

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ISBN 9781419932007

Edited by Mary Moran

Cover art by Dar Albert

Electronic book publication March 2011

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Prologue

Gathering her waist-length hair into a tight twist, Serena wrapped the heavy mass

around the crown of her head and held it there as the high priestess lowered a snug

headdress into place. “I’m the only acolyte ascending tonight. Everyone will know who

I am.”

Hyalee didn’t argue. “Every aspect of the ceremony is designed to focus our

attention on the ascension. Nothing must distract us from the changes the Deity is about

to work in you.” They had already ringed her eyes with soot and used the deep red

juice of the tersatta plant to stain her lips. The high priestess secured a mask across the

upper half of Serena’s face and stepped back to look at her.

Few ever witnessed the ascension of an acolyte. It was the holiest of all Perrlain

rituals. Serena had awakened this morning to a troubling combination of excitement

and dread. Everyone had tried to soothe her, but all of Hyalee’s vague assurances

hadn’t eased the tension gripping Serena’s belly.

Though diminutive in stature and build, the high priestess exuded authority. She’d

swept her honey blonde hair away from her face and worked it into a simple braid.

“You still seem uncertain. No one ascends unless they’re ready.”

“I am ready.” Serena took a deep breath and let the words ring through her mind.

This is what she’d waited for her entire life. So why couldn’t she shake the trepidation?

“You have a great capacity for divine energy. I’ve sensed this for some time. Do you

have any idea which gift the Deity is going to release within you? Your mother was

having dreams long before her ascension.”

Serena shook her head. “I only feel as if my life will never be the same after

tonight.”

Hyalee studied her for a long silent moment. “All acolytes, male and female, are

expected to refrain from sexual expression during their training. Some, like you, will

experience intercourse for the first time during their ascension, but most have

experimented with carnal pleasure in one way or another long before that time. Are you

frightened by that aspect of what is about to happen?”

“Of course not.” Most Perrlain rituals included some sort of sexual expression.

Carnal hunger was an elemental and enjoyable part of adult life. Still, Serena wanted

her sacrifice to be special. She’d suppressed her desire as best she could and

compromised only by relieving the tension with her own touch. “I’m anxious to express

my sexuality, but…” Serena released a shaky sigh. “I’m not sure what’s bothering me.”

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