"Zanetti gives paranormal a sexy MC twist!" -- New York Times bestselling author Joanna Wylde If you love the Dark Protectors, these wicked hot Realm Enforcers are for you! Simone Brightston knows she can beat the rap her enemies are pinning on her. An Irish witch is nobody's fool, and she didn't get to her position on the high council without serious power. But her cousins want her to hide out--and they somehow convinced her arch nemesis to play getaway driver. Of all the men she's known, Nikolaj Veis is the hardest to intimidate. With his demon-dark eyes and his inscrutable beauty, he's as desirable as he is dangerous. And he knows better than to underestimate Simone. So when he pulls up on a roaring bike and tells her to climb on or fight it out, she grabs a handful of jacket and holds on tight. Running from the law may not be the smartest plan. But when it comes to Nick, hot pursuit and a blazing fast ride are exactly what Simone's looking for . . . Includes the brand new Dark Protectors novella, ‘Talen’! "Non-stop action and a hero to die for!" --Alexandra Ivy "Sizzling sex scenes and a memorable cast." -- Publishers Weekly on Claimed "A fast-paced, excitement-filled explosion of action… Zanetti keeps getting better." -- RT Book Reviews on Marked , 4.5 Stars Top Pick New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Zanetti has worked as an art curator, Senate aide, lawyer, college professor, and a hearing examiner - only to culminate it all in stories about Alpha males and the women who claim them. She is a member of RWA, has won awards for her works throughout the industry, and has a journalism degree with a poly sci emphasis from Pepperdine University as well as a Juris Doctorate from the University of Idaho. Growing up amid the glorious backdrops and winter wonderlands of the Pacific Northwest has given Rebecca fantastic scenery and adventures to weave into her stories. She resides in the wild north with her husband, children, and extended family who inspire her every day--or at the very least give her plenty of characters to write about. Please visit Rebecca at www.rebeccazanetti.com. Wicked Burn Realm Enforcers, Book 3 By REBECCA ZANETTI KENSINGTON PUBLISHING CORP. Copyright © 2016 Rebecca Zanetti All rights reserved. ISBN: 978-1-60183-516-1 CHAPTER 1 Modern Day Fury wasn't a strong enough word to describe the heat coursing through Simone Brightston as she strode out the front door of her Seattle penthouse building, a too-calm demon on her heels. Even through her anger, instinct whispered that a calm demon was a hundred times more dangerous than any raging warrior — which only pissed her off more. And this demon ... she didn't know. The devoted suitor of a century ago had been replaced by the cold and deadly warrior behind her. "This way." Without waiting for her to acquiesce, Nicholai Veis wrapped one warm hand around her arm and turned her toward a black Ducati, sleek and sparkling, waiting by the curb in the morning hour. She jerked free and arched one perfectly manicured eyebrow. "You're riding bikes now?" His lids lifted in a curiously deliberate way to reveal those black as midnight eyes. "When in Rome." Low and cultured, his voice gave no hint as to his baser nature. But she knew. Oh, she knew him and the animal he barely kept in check. He'd broken her heart once without a hitch in his stride, but that was nothing compared to the horrendous things he'd done in the name of the demon nation since. "Seattle is hardly Rome, and this has gone on long enough." In the building, she'd left family who needed her help. Family who'd pretty much betrayed her by asking Nick to secure her somewhere safe. "Get on the bike, Simone, or I'll put you on the bike." His tone didn't falter a bit, remaining rough and harsh. She paused and turned to more fully face him, curiosity winding through her anger. Could she take him? As a witch, a powerful one, she could reshape matter by applying quantum physics, and she could burn his ass with plasma. For well over a century, she'd trained. Yet so had he. Demons could attack minds, and this one could fight physically with the prowess of a shifter and the precision of a vampire. He waited patiently, that gaze knowing. A killer more than comfortable in his own skin. "Is this really the place?" "Excuse me?" "The battle coming. Witch against demon, your powers against mine. You against ... me." He leaned in, and the scent of an oncoming storm came with him. "Are you sure you're ready?" "Oh, I'm ready." She let her voice go husky and threat fill her eyes. He smiled then. A quick flash of teeth against his bronze face, turning harsh angles into masculine beauty. He had the blond hair, black eyes, and mangled vocal cords of a pure-bred demon, but even among his own people, Nick Veis was something ... more. He'd done it all, he'd seen it all ... hell, most folks thought he'd planned it all. From the downfall of dictators to the protection o