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    A Gargoyle Christmas
    A Gargoyle Christmas
    A Gargoyle Christmas
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    A Gargoyle Christmas

    By Kassandra Lea

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    Sequel to Promised

    Just like he did for Halloween, Io has decided to go all out for Christmas, a holiday not typically celebrated by the family. With the decorations up, the only thing he needs to make it perfect is a blanket of fresh white snow. What’s Christmas without snowmen? There’s also the messy task of trying to, yet again, find the right gift for Cinder.

    Meanwhile, Cinder has his plate full. Not only is he dealing with the sudden explosion of holiday decorations in Blackstone Manor, but the time has come for him to pick a new beta. Who is right for the position? If he doesn’t pick Io, will his beloved be hurt?
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherJMS Books LLC
    Release dateDec 10, 2016
    ISBN9781634862943
    A Gargoyle Christmas
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    Kassandra Lea

    Kassandra Lea’s stories have appeared in a number of anthologies. She lives in southern Wisconsin. For more information, visit facebook.com/leakassie.

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      A Gargoyle Christmas - Kassandra Lea

      7

      Chapter 1

      Are you sure about this? Cinder asked, looking around.

      Quite sure, sir, replied Daisy, a twinkle in her eye.

      How she convinced him to trek out to the mall before it closed was beyond him. For one thing, she rarely left the comfort of the basement and all the books she presided over, so having her show up in his office to practically drag him out into the bustling atmosphere of the mall was strange. Yet, it was just the beginning. When she explained what she had in mind he thought for sure she must be sick or going loopy.

      This is crazy.

      Hush, sir.

      Despite himself, Cinder felt a smile tugging at the corners of his mouth. Daisy was the only gargoyle he knew who would admonish him while following it up with a sign of respect. Then again, she’d always been a bit of an odd duck. A knockout who dressed modestly, threw her hair up in a ponytail and sported glasses he knew for a fact she did not need.

      But it was all part of who she was and he adored her.

      This plan, on the other hand, was a different story.

      Christmas time at the mall, it sent shivers down his spine. Too many people in one place. Though he lacked the social awkwardness that kept Daisy cooped up with her books, the idea of being around so many humans bugged him. What if somehow things went terribly wrong and their true forms were spotted? Gargoyles around the world might suffer. After all, normal people didn’t lurk in the darkness and sprout leathery batwings to get around.

      Cinder shifted his weight. Why this, of all things?

      Do you love him?

      He arched an eyebrow. The line they were standing in moved. Why ask me that?

      Because it’s an easy enough to answer question.

      Io, she was talking about his wonderful, goofy, soft hearted husband. Husband, a word that still sent his heart racing. Who knew the younger gargoyle would capture his heart completely? And making it official in the eyes of their kind only served to make his love run deeper.

      Yes, Daisy, I love Io.

      And he’ll cherish this. Besides, she shrugged, You can always get him other things. Remember how crazy he went for Halloween?

      "I prefer to think of it as enthusiasm."

      He possesses a lot of it.

      Yes. It looks like Santa threw up in Blackstone. He referred to the ancient manor Io gifted him for his birthday, now restored and their home. And I’m certain you can see the place from space.

      See, this is perfect and you know it.

      Cinder grimaced.

      What’s the problem, sir? Do you have issues with the jolly old man?

      Have you noticed we’re the only two waiting in line sans a child?

      It was true. While carols played through hidden speakers and shoppers hunted down bargains, Cinder stood with Daisy waiting for a photo op with Santa. The idea sounded ludicrous, him sitting on the man’s knee like a child, but to see Io smile would be worth it.

      And deep down he knew what she said to be true. This was the absolute perfect gift for Io, complete with the picture frame in the bag she held—evergreen branches dusted with snow making up the border. At least he managed to talk her out of the hat, which she originally wanted

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