Demon Killer — Myra Nour

Attacked by a soldier of the demon race, a young woman has a child from their union. To her horror, he bears the mark of the demon, and her people will stop at nothing to kill it. Being part fairy, Azra uses her magic to try and save her child from his demon blood. In spite of her best efforts, he briefly turns into the monstrous Sartwor beast, slaying her entire village.A perilous journey to the home of the pure blood fairies ensues as she races to save Bretuck before he turns into the beast again. This time she may not be able to pull him from the grasp of the creature ruling his body. Can a mother's love prevail over her son's cursed blood?Demon Killer was previously published in the Shifters anthology published by NCP. It won these awards and was nominated for others:2002 Dream Realm Awards WinnerLove Romances Golden Rose 2002 Reader Choice Awards nominee for Best Anthology 2003 EPPIE Winner for Best AnthologyQuasar 2003 Finalist2003 The SilverMoon Chalice Award nomineeAuthor Note: This story would be rated a G except for one scene of horror/violence, and a non-explicit rape scene.