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others from finding you.”
    “You mean there’s more like him?” Deveney lowered her voice. A picture of a world full of men with phenomenal physiques, handsome faces and healthy-sized cocks flashed inside her head. If that was the case, this place held tremendous possibilities.
    But there still was that little problem of her magic preventing her from losing her virginity. Deveney chewed her lower lip. That put a damper on staying and being disappointed by her inabilities at sex, especially with that big blond hunk around. Thinking about him made her tug the cloak tighter around her shoulders and wish things were different.
    “There are others, yes. But you were meant for one. I sensed it when I first met you. Now listen, we don’t have much time before he returns.” Maven paused, glanced around and then continued. “You are in my home called the Isle of Avalonia, which is located in another universe called Eximius Mundus. It is a place of magic and mysteries the likes of which you’ve never experienced. Look, listen and learn the ways of the people. It is in your best interest to open your mind and believe the unbelievable. Your world tainted your intellect. Magic runs through your veins. Use what I’ve taught you. Your survival depends on it. And no matter what Tor says, do not touch the animal carved on the mirror that transported you.”
    “What?” Deveney managed to eek out. “Why?”
    Maven looked as if she didn’t want to answer, then did. “If you touch that animal, you will return home. Be sure it is what you wish, for once you return here you shall never go back to the Isle of Avalonia.”
    “But I want to go home.” Deveney’s voice cracked.
    “Do you?” Maven asked. “Search your soul. You were destined to be where you are. Find the animal that called to your heart and led you on this journey through the Mirror of Azure. Find him and you’ve found the match to your magic, your lifemate.”
    “But…”
    Maven vanished. Her voice reached Deveney’s ears on a hollow echo from within the mirror. “I sense Tor is coming. If you need me, stand before the mirror alone and call my name. I will come to you but no other.”
    “Maven,” Deveney whispered hurriedly. “Please let Tiara know I’m okay.”
    “I’ll tell her you’re on a little business trip for me.”
    The sight of the latch turning made Deveney dash to the chair and resume the position she was in when he left. What had she gotten herself into? What would happen to Tiara?
    Deveney swallowed hard, closed her eyes and prayed. Lord, please keep Tiara safe.
     
    Not sure what to expect, Tor eased the door open and peeked around its edge. Wide, bright eyes stared at him when he met her gaze. Good. He released the breath he inadvertently held as he stepped inside and locked the door. She followed orders and stayed where he left her. That was a good sign. At least one female listened. Considering Maven wasn’t in her chamber, he felt certain his suspicions were right.
    He walked to the desk, laid down the case he carried and opened it. Brilliant shades of red, blue, purple, pink and green sparkled in the light as he lifted the amulet from its resting place. This was the first time he needed to use the magi’s magic to communicate with another. Would it work without the magi’s presence?
    The amulet looked small in his hands and his fingers shook as he fumbled with the magnetic clasp that connected the solid silver, two-inch round choker. Located in the center of the choker’s front were three precious gemstones. Each stone cast a different shade and held a precise magic. Tor fingered the smooth round surfaces in the same manner he’d watched the magi touch them in order to call their magic to the surface.
    First, he rubbed the stone left of center. The deep red rhodonite glowed and he knew he was on the right track. Second, he rubbed the center stone. The tri-colored watermelon tourmaline consisted of layers of purple, pink and