The Taken Duet

THE TAKEN DUET A DARK, SORDID MMF ROMANCE DANI RENÉ CONTENTS Newsletter Sign Up Foreword Stolen Playlist Prologue 1. Drake 2. Caia 3. Drake 4. Caia 5. Drake 6. Caia 7. Drake 8. Caia 9. Drake 10. Caia 11. Drake 12. Caia 13. Drake Severed Playlist Prologue 1. Drake 2. Drake 3. Drake 4. Drake 5. Caia 6. Drake 7. Drake 8. Caia 9. Caia 10. Drake 11. Caia 12. Drake 13. Caia 14. Drake 15. Caia 16. Caia 17. Drake 18. Caia 19. Drake 20. Caia 21. Drake 22. River 23. River 24. Caia 25. Drake 26. Dante 27. Drake 28. Caia 29. Drake 30. Caia 31. Drake 32. Caia 33. Drake 34. Caia Epilogue Bonus Scene Bonus Scene Sneak Peek - Kneel Sneak Peek - Fragile Innocence Sneak Peek - From the Ashes Also by Dani René About the Author Copyright © 2022 by Dani René Original Copyright © 2018 by Dani René Published by Dani René Cover Designer - Raven Designs All rights reserved, including the right to reproduce this book or portions thereof in any form whatsoever. The following story contains mature themes, strong language, and sexual situations. It is intended for adult readers. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your enjoyment only, then please purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author. This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents either are products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events or locales or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental. The author acknowledges the trademarked status and trademark owners of various products referenced in the work of fiction, which have been used without permission. The publication/use of these trademarks is not authorized, associated with, or sponsored by the trademark owner. BLURB Drake, Caia, and River are now bundled into a beautiful collection. The suspense, the dark and twisted storyline, and the super steamy scenes will keep you on the edge of your seat. Caia Taken from a life I loved, and thrown into hell. This is where I found the Devil himself. Drake I knew Satan existed. I was convinced I’d be like him one day. Until my heart was stolen. River He was my only love. Until she came along, And then we were three. NEWSLETTER SIGN UP Before you dive headfirst into the darkness, sign up for my newsletter so you don’t miss out on sales, new releases, recommendations, and much more! FREE NOVEL! Download CRAVE! “"It was raw, emotional, angsty - and yet- it was sweet and heartfelt. This was an intoxicating read!" - Jeannine Colette (Author of the Abandon Collection) FOREWORD Please note this story is dark and contains numerous and extreme triggers. If you find something difficult to read, it’s best to steer clear of this book. Thank you STOLEN THE TAKEN SERIES - BOOK ONE PLAYLIST The Unforgiven - Metallica Behind Blue Eyes - Limp Bizkit Nothing Else Matters - Metallica Death Hymn - Lucas King Dancing with Your Ghost - No Resolve Sociopath - Lucas King Blue Blood - Laurel Deep End - Ruelle Don’t Let Me Go - Raign My Eyes Adored You - Denmark + Winter Do You Really Want To Hurt Me - Denmark + Winter Angels - Within Temptation Eyelids - Pvris Find the full playlist here DEDICATION This is for those who like to dive into the darker, twisted worlds, this one is for you. PROLOGUE DRAKE There are only so many dead bodies you have to bury before your life becomes nothing more than a long-winded repeat. Over and over. Again and again. The blood is the same. The graves are the same. I smile when I do it now. When I dig a six-foot hole, I revel in the harsh stench of bodies — rotting and vile. It’s a reminder I’m a Savage. I was born into this life, and I’ll die in it. The pieces of flesh and bone still chill me to my soul, but there isn’t any salvation for me. My life has been tainted by the sins that come with the last name I’ve been born with. I bear the sins of my father. I carry the cross of his actions. And CHAPTER ONE DRAKE Closing my eyes, I breathe in the stench of the dungeon. No matter how many years I’ve been here, I’m still affected by the smell of the filth my father keeps them in. Each cell — cold and desolate — empty except for a bed and a bucket. When I first came down here, I was shocked, angry, confused, but it’s become normal. We all have our crosses to bear. Mine comes in the form of a family name I’d rather never have been born with. Every day, I wish I’d died with my mother when she birthed my brother and me. My job is simple though. In this hell, I’m the one who gets them ready for the horror that lies ahead of them. I take those pretty, stolen