Oath of Honor

“Any reader familiar with Radclyffe’s writing will recognize the

author’s style within The Midnight Hunt, yet at the same time it is

most definitely a new direction. The author delivers an excellent

story here, one that is engrossing from the very beginning. Raand has

pieced together an intricate world, and provided just enough details for

the reader to become enmeshed in the new world. The action moves

quickly throughout the book and it’s hard to put down.”— Three Dollar

Bill Reviews

By Radcly ffe

Romances

Innocent Hearts

Fated Love

Promising Hearts

Turn Back Time

Love’s Melody Lost

When Dreams Tremble

Love’s Tender Warriors

The Lonely Hearts Club

Tomorrow’s Promise

Night Call

Love’s Masquerade

Secrets in the Stone

shadowland

Desire by Starlight

Passion’s Bright Fury

Honor Series

Justice Series

Above All, Honor

A Matter of Trust (prequel)

Honor Bound

Shield of Justice

Love & Honor

In Pursuit of Justice

Honor Guards

Justice in the Shadows

Honor Reclaimed

Justice Served

Honor Under Siege

Justice for All

Word of Honor

The Provincetown Tales

Safe Harbor

Winds of Fortune

Beyond the Breakwater

Returning Tides

Distant Shores, Silent Thunder

Sheltering Dunes

Storms of Change

First Responders Novels

Trauma Alert

Firestorm

Oath of Honor

Short Fiction

Collected Stories by Radclyffe

Erotic Interludes: Change Of Pace

Radical Encounters

Edited by Radclyffe:

Best Lesbian Romance 2009–2011

Stacia Seaman and Radclyffe, eds.:

Erotic Interludes 2: Stolen Moments

Erotic Interludes 3: Lessons in Love

Erotic Interludes 4: Extreme Passions

Erotic Interludes 5: Road Games

Romantic Interludes 1: Discovery

Romantic Interludes 2: Secrets

Breathless: Tales of Celebration

Women of the Dark Streets

By L.L. Raand

Midnight Hunters

The Midnight Hunt

Blood Hunt

Night Hunt

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Oath Of hOnOr

by

RADCLY f FE

2012

oath of honor

© 2012 By Radclyffe. all Rights ReseRved.

isBN 13: 978-1-60282-712-7

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FirsT EdiTion: July 2012

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Acknowledgments

Some characters live on in the back of an author’s mind, waiting for the

right story to come along in which to make an appearance. The First

Responders series is a group of stories linked by the theme of featuring

those who serve on the “front lines”: firefighters, law enforcement

agents, medics, soldiers, environmental engineers, and many others.

When I conceived of the idea of writing about the First Doctor, the

physician assigned to the president of the United States, I instantly

thought of the characters I had created in the Honor series as natural

cast members, and thus this crossover novel was born. This is a stand-

alone spin-off from the Honor series, with a new central main pairing,

but I think those of you who know the Honor series will be happy to see

a few old friends. Old friends or new, I hope you enjoy!

Thanks go to Sandy Lowe, for shouldering a gargantuan task with

energy, enthusiasm, and remarkable calm; to author Nell Stark for close

reading and expert advice; to Ruth Sternglantz for editing with insight

and dedication; to Stacia Seaman, for being the one I count on in the

final stretch; and to my first readers Connie, Eva, Jenny, and Paula for

reading the early drafts and never failing to encourage.

Sheri shines, and the covers are always proof of that. Thanks for a great

one.

And to Lee, who never falters— Amo te.

Radclyffe, 2012

For Lee, for patience, understanding, and belief

Oath Of hOnOr

chapter One

Wes glanced at her watch as she turned off the coast road onto

the narrow causeway leading to Whitley Island. 1142. With

luck, she wouldn’t be late. Luck wasn’t something she usually relied on.

She believed in schedules and ran her life by the clock. Unfortunately,

death had a way of interrupting even the most finely tuned schedules.

Until thirty-six hours ago, she’d been looking forward to spending