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    Azrael
    Azrael
    Azrael
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    Azrael

    By Crystal Dawn

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    He’d entered this feline nation thing, or whatever they planned to call it, for one reason. Azrael wanted to save his kind. There was no way he was looking for a mate, but if he found the right female leopard or maybe any female cat, he might settle down. The odd human female was just not his type.
    Maddie Hawkins was not happy with her cousin Ariel. She’d agreed to help the leopard shifters for Ariel, but Azrael just pissed her off. Sure he looked like a fallen angel like his name hinted, but he was an asshole, plain and simple.
    Do opposites attract? It looks like it when you see the sparks fly between these two very different people.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherCrystal Dawn
    Release dateMar 30, 2018
    ISBN9781370212002
    Azrael
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    Crystal Dawn

    When she’s not out hunting rogue vampires and werewolves, you can find Crystal Dawn out exploring the galaxy. She can do it all without ever leaving her computer. She kicks ass, takes names, and puts it all down for the enjoyment of her readers. At least that’s what I think she told me. Writing came as a natural outlet for her overly creative mind. She has always told stories and even written some but publishing books didn't start until 2012 with The Rebirth, was the first of the Planet Amazon books. Crystal has also been lucky to have some wonderful beta readers who keep her on track and help inspire her.Secretly, she crushes on all her sexy heroes because all her stories end happily. That is one of the things that makes writing such a joy. Knowing that it makes her reader's day a little brighter. Not that she doesn't read sad books sometimes. While still in school, she read Where the Red Fern Grows and cried like a baby. It was a wonderful book and sometimes a bit of sadness has to be put in books because that's part of life. While she reads all kinds of books at some time or another, PNR and SFR, which she writes is what she reads the most for pleasure.When she started writing, she decided on going Indie after the first two books because an author has more control. She believes Indie will compete well and continues to grow. The need to give pleasure to her readers keeps her going and she sees a long career ahead. Growing up mostly in the NW Arkansas area, it has given her a good place to set some stories and many of her characters come from there or nearby SW Missouri.The start of her stories is the easy part. Finishing them is a little harder when all the stories are in there trying to get out. She loves reading, chocolate, fine sweet wine, and traveling among a large list of pursuits. Her favorite people, after her family and close friends, are her readers who she says are some of the most wonderful people in this galaxy and the next.

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      Book preview

      Azrael - Crystal Dawn

      Big Cat Series

      Book 4

      Azrael

      By Crystal Dawn

      @Copyright 2018 Crystal Dawn

      Cover by Cyntillating Graphics and Design

      Editor Eagle Editing

      This book is a work of fiction. All

      contents, including names, places, and

      events are the product of the author’s

      imagination or used in a fictitious manner.

      Any resemblance to persons, living or

      deceased, or to businesses, locations or

      events are completely coincidental.

      None of this work may be used,

      reproduced, exchanged or transmitted by

      anyone, except the person the book was

      purchased for. Any reproductions of this

      book in any part or any form must be

      done

      with the express written permission of the

      author or not at all.

      Thank you for respecting the work of this

      author.

      Big Cats

      Book 1

      Sebastian

      Sebastian is moving his pride headquarters to what he hopes will be a permanent home. Seven groups of big cats will be forming an alliance for mutual defense and to aid in the growth of all their groups. The last thing he needs right now is a mate. Too bad the goddess does things her own way.

      Andi is busy building her flower shop into a prosperous business in a town the size of a shoe box. She gave up on men, who has the time for them anyway? If only a certain arrogant alpha would get the message. Things get even worse when she's attacked repeatedly by mercenaries looking for a potential white wolf mate to sell to a customer. Will her life ever settle down?

      Big Cats series

      Book 2

      Titus

      Titus supposed he should feel honored that Sebastian had put him in charge of the private school for their children. He didn’t. It was one headache after another with the interviews being the worst until Beth came in. His tiger roared in approval, she was his.

      Beth had a bad history with males. If she didn’t, the sexy tiger might appeal to her. She was tired of supernaturals trying to mate her because of her bloodline. This would be just another one, so she intended to steer clear of him.

      Big Cats

      Book 3

      Ciaro

      Life was all about change and since he’d met Mairi, his opinion about mating had changed. He was ready for her whether she was ready or not.

      So Ciaro was handsome and could be charming when he wanted to be. That meant almost nothing to her. She didn’t want a mate and he couldn’t have her.

      Two beautiful people with a fate in common. One fought it while the other was ready to embrace it. Those things always turned out good, right?

      Big Cats series

      Book 4

      Azrael

      He’d entered this feline nation thing, or whatever they planned to call it, for one reason. Azrael wanted to save his kind. There was no way he was looking for a mate, but if he found the right female leopard or maybe any female cat, he might settle down. The odd human female was just not his type.

      Maddie Hawkins was not happy with her cousin Ariel. She’d agreed to help the leopard shifters for Ariel, but Azrael just pissed her off. Sure, he looked like a fallen angel like his name hinted, but he was an asshole, plain and simple.

      Do opposites attract? It looks like it when you see the sparks fly between these two very different people.

      Prologue

      Seventy if she was a day, Maddie had been blessed with good genes and still got about like a much younger woman. Her hair was steel gray and her eyes still bright with the fire of life which was no small thing for a widow of thirty some years who had raised four daughters and a son all of which were successful in their chosen careers and had some level of happiness and satisfaction in their lives.

      Now Ariel, a favorite cousin, had given her more information on the supernatural world than she’d wanted and asked her to help the spotted leopards make their home near hers. They would come regardless of her wishes or her help, but without her the move might be a disaster causing trouble for them and her beloved town of Blue Eye.

      Once she’d hung up the phone, she’d realized she’d just been manipulated by a master. Ariel had swayed her using her knowledge of what was important to her. Next time Ariel called, Maddie would consider not answering. The problem was now she’d committed to being an assistant for this leopard called Azrael. He had a regular assistant for his work and personal matters. At least her only area would be those things that related to the move.

      It would be a paid position, not that money was her first concern. Maddie had a comfortable retirement with everything she needed and more. She would be starting the job now, so she could find jobs and homes for the incoming people. Doing everything to make the move as smooth and beneficial to her hometown as possible was what Maddie would be about. It would ease things for the incoming cats too and she was alright with that.

      The problem would be if an old woman could keep up with the workload of resettling several thousand people into her town and the surrounding area. Maddie was well connected, and her husband’s family had been heavily involved in real estate, but in the Springfield area. If that was too far or not would soon be made clear. In the morning, Azrael would call her to set up the schedule for the move and let her know when he would need a place to live and what his price range would be.

      Chapter 1

      For Better or Worse

      He was the undisputed leader of the leopards. They were the beautiful people. The males and females were tall and lithe. Many were models or public figures. Some were in publicity, actors, or related fields. It was true nothing had ever been hard for him a day in his life. The white wolf had warned him things would be different where he was going.

      It was hard to wrap his head around that. Secretly, he didn’t believe her, but he didn’t say so because she was the white wolf. No one disrespected that woman, at least no one paranormal. She was like royalty to all of their kinds.

      Ariel had recommended hiring Maddie Hawkins, some old local lady who was the pillar of the community. Be careful with her, Azrael. I suspect you’ll try to blow smoke up her ass, but I suggest you don’t. Ariel chuckled as she advised.

      I actually know what that term means. Maddie will work for me so I shouldn’t have to convince her of anything. He replied.

      Don’t treat her right and she’ll quit. She doesn’t need the money and you’ll be unable to sway her at all.

      Azrael laughed. I can’t believe you’re giving me tips on dealing with females. I wrote the book. He bragged.

      That book won’t work on her or most of the females around here. She said.

      I’ll handle her delicately. He promised.

      Ariel snorted. It was an odd sound but kind of cute. She’s anything, but delicate.

      I’m confused. He admitted. I’ll work things out with her.

      Good luck. Ariel said and it sounded like a prayer more than well wishes.

      Now he looked at the clock again as he wanted this call over with. He had his timeline figured out and he was ready to get things going. Maddie would be easy, he was certain of it. The old girl was probably a friend of Ariel’s and she just wanted to ease her way.

      He didn’t blame a person who tried to help a friend, but she made him uneasy when she described the woman. It almost sounded like she felt sorry for him because the woman would get the upper hand. That had never happened before nor would it now. He was alpha and she would be putty in his hands.

      The call was going through while he waited for her to answer. His laptop had a camera that would show him to her while he doubted hers had a camera at all. It was a purposeful choice as he was hoping to use his looks and his alpha strength against this supposedly stubborn and strong-willed human. This move had worked well for him in the past so he would see how it worked now.

      Hello? A sexy female voice said.

      Hello, I’m calling for Maddie.

      Is this Azrael?

      Yes.

      This is Maddie.

      It’s nice to meet you, Maddie. I’m currently in New York. How are things in the Ozarks?

      Nice to meet you too. Things are slower down here. That’s why it’s good you are getting started early on your move.

      I have a timeline I hope we can manage. I plan to be there in no more than six weeks. By then, I hope to have a home of my own within easy commuting distance. The construction on the leap house will also be well underway by then.

      I’ve not touched bases with Ariel on any construction. You need to send me your guidelines for a home including your budget and I will get a search underway. The real estate available in this area is extremely limited.

      If you don’t find a house in time, I’ll just come and live with you.

      I’m no cougar. You’d be better served saving the flirtation for some of the younger females. I’ll do my best to find you something regardless.

      I wouldn’t call it flirting, just some harmless teasing. Azrael insisted. There was a long uncomfortable pause.

      Whatever you say. Just send me the requirements for your people as you discover them. I will do what I can to find housing and jobs for them. Was there anything else you needed?

      He was shocked. She was bringing their conversation to an end. So far, he’d not impressed this Maddie in a favorable way. For his part, her voice had reeled him in. It made him desire an in-person meeting. Rarely did he feel the need to see someone up close and personal. Maybe Maddie was a witch.

      Not at this time. I will send any other requirements to your email. Have a nice day. He said and he saw she had already hung up.

      In the next few days, other than passing on requests to Maddie via email, he’d been too busy to think about her more than once an hour. A team had headed to Blue Eye to get ready for him. They would get their homes and families set up then start getting their businesses in place. His second would go first with his mother and siblings. Maddie had almost immediately found him a three-bedroom home only three miles from the leap lands. It was a rental, but that was fine for now.

      The phone rang and Azrael answered. Azrael.

      This is Diniel calling from the Ozarks. His second chuckled.

      Are you moved in yet?

      We are in the process. Maddie found us some strong guys to help us settle in. Abigail is directing them and she’s enjoying it too much.

      Maybe your sister will find her match.

      They are all humans. If we keep breeding with them, our kind will go the way of the dodo bird. Diniel replied.

      What is Maddie like? Azrael asked. He’d promised himself he wouldn’t, but he couldn’t help it.

      I’ve not seen her. It was all done over the phone. She turned on my utilities and paid my rent six months in advance. I can continue the lease by paying six more months at any time before the lease is up. The woman is friendly and efficient. This is the easiest move I’ve made so far. She set up an appointment in the morning for me to meet Mairi. That’s the crew boss for the leap house project. She also got Michael a job with a photographer about ten miles away.

      Your brother still wants to take pictures instead of being in them?

      He’s in them too, but he’s fascinated with the photography side. My brother seems to have talent. We have plenty of models, but few photographers.

      Okay. I know you’re right, but he’s a popular model too.

      He makes more by accepting fewer shoots.

      What of Abigail? She still models, doesn’t she? Azrael asked.

      "Of course. We’ll be looking for a place to set up the business. Mom will be dividing time between helping out

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