Rogue by Shannon Burton (great books of all time .TXT) 📕

work some stuff out but I will come back as soon as I can."

 

"Ok but when you come back can we do something fun?" Amina shyly asked.

 

"Of course we can." I bent down and wrapped my arms around her small frame.

 

"Be a good girl while I'm gone." After a moment of hesitation I gave her a light kiss on her forehead and she smiled.I stood up and headed out the door, all the while wondering what in the hell I had gotten myself into.

 

 I decided that I felt like walking rather than flying.Everything moved so fast in my world and it felt good to just move at a leisurely pace.I moved slowly through the forest to Falling Creek and found it pretty much the same as last time.Flowers had started blooming around the water and tree branches reached out to skim the water.

 

Rayon. I called out to her with my mind and I watched as the water shimmered and wind moved through the trees.

 

"Hello Zhara." Rayon said simply.

 

"What's going on?" I knew she would know what I was referring to.

 

A heavy sigh escaped her lips, "I couldn't hold it."

 

"Ummm..hold what?" I asked.

 

"The door to your memories and emotions." She cried out.

 

"What do you mean you couldn't hold it?"

 

"I don't know what happened but when you mated with Mikael I couldn't hold them back.They all slipped from my grasp one by one and now were all doomed." Rayon admitted.

 

"Oh." I couldn't think of anything else to say.

 

I had everyone of my memories and emotions back and I must say I felt stronger because of it.

 

"Listen Rayon, contrary to what you believe, I am still strong and focused.Caring for these people doesn't make me weak.It may make me human and compassionate, but never weak.No matter what the outcome is I will make sure that I give my all to keep us safe, but I need you to trust me Rayon." I growled.

 

"Maybe your right.I just fear for my people and I want us all to live and flourish.I will stand by your side and give you help whenever you need it." Rayon conceded.

 

I nodded my head but one thing still bothered me.

 

"Do you have any theories on why you couldn't hold them?" I prodded.

 

Rayon looked away quickly, but I wouldn't budge until she told me what was going on.

 

"Uuuh, fine..stop glaring at me." Rayon growled.

 

"Every since we were young Tildana has always been stronger then me.I had never understood why she was blessed with such abilities while the rest of us seemed only mediocre in comparison.I think that the power in you is just as strong as hers always was.I though that maybe it might have been tempered in you, but I guess I was wrong." I could here the sadness in her words.

 

Compared to my mom, she was just second best.

 

"I'm sorry Rayon.I hadn't realized that." I murmured.

 

"Oh it's alright.Your mom never tried to show off.Whenever we practiced she would go off by herself so that way we wouldn't see just how evolved she was.But most of the time a few of us would sneak off after her and watch what she could do.Each time it seemed she had learned something different.Everyone knew just how special she was but she never basked in the spotlight.She only used her powers when it was truly necessary and after a few years she was needed often."

 

It was wonderful to get some incite into who my mother once was.

 

"Thank you for telling me Rayon.I don't want to show off.I just want to keep those I care about safe." I explained.

 

"I know.Your just like her.It's almost as if she never left." Rayon smiled.

 

I smiled back.I hadn't really known my mom but to hear she was so strong and compassionate filled me with pride.I was just like her.

 

"Thank you once again Rayon.You always seem to give me insight when I need it most."

 

"Come back soon.And please bring your daughter."Rayon chuckled.

 

I rolled my eyes as I walked back to the house.It was a beautiful spring day and I decided to spend it with my daughter and my mate riding horses through the field.

 

We stopped off by a tree and Mikael tied our horses around the base of it.

 

"I have set us up a lovely spring basket filled with delicious fruit and otherworldly delights." Mikael laughed.

 

He really thought he was a wiz in the kitchen but before we left the house I saw him making baloney sandwiches.

 

"Of course you are sweetie." I laughed as he spread out the fresh fruit and sandwiches.

 

I looked up to check on Amina and she was chasing a butterfly through the tall grass.

 

"Amina lunch is ready!" Mikael called.

 

"Ok I'm coming!" She yelled back.

 

"I like this.Were bonding and getting to know Amina." Mikael smiled lightly.

 

I nodded my head in agreement and devoured my baloney sandwich.

 

I reached over to grab a soda from the cooler when Aminas scream pierced the air.Mikael and I both got up and ran to her.What we saw when we reached her was not something I was prepared for.

 

Chapter 8

 
"Mikael please take Amina back to the house and send out Luca and Talon." I ordered.

 

With a nod of his head he took off back to the house with a crying Amina in tow.

 

I allowed my tears to fall when I could no longer hear Amina.My heart felt so heavy and it was becoming hard to breathe.A rustle in the grass made me look up and in the distance I could make out a dark figure, but with normal eyes I couldn't see who it was.I shifted my eyes and the world froze.Rylan.

 

I looked to my right to see Luca and Talon approaching and when I looked back Rylan was gone.

 

"Hey what's going on? Amina was crying so loud that Mikael couldn't get a word out." Talon remarked.

 

I gave a heavy sigh and ran my hands through my hair.I knew I wouldn't be able to get a word out so I just pointed.Talon and Luca moved forward and froze.I knew what they were seeing and I could tell that it broke their hearts as much as it broke mine.

 

"No." Luca shook his head.

 

"Fuck.How did this happen?" Talon questioned.

 

"I don't know.Amina was playing in the grass and we heard her scream.When we ran over this is what we found." I explained.

 

"This isn't right." Luca whispered.

 

Talon nodded his head in agreement.

 

"Why would you.." Talon trailed off.

 

I looked back down at the body of Corrinne.She was almost unrecognizable.Her body was completely void of clothing and her skin was ripped to pieces.Her eyes were still open and they seemed to be staring right at me.Dried blood clung to her legs and chunks of hair had been ripped from her scalp.It was a terrible death and I knew she had suffered.

 

"Luca go get a few sheets and we will move her back to the house.Talon I need you to go and get her parents and bring them." I ordered.

 

Mikael came walking out to where we were and I met him half way.Corrine was like a little sister to me and I knew Tera would be devastated.

 

"Come on.We need to head back to the house." Mikael urged.

 

I nodded my head and followed.I moved without knowing it.It was like I was in a daze and I couldn't seem to find my footing in the world.Corrinne was dead and there was nothing I could do to bring her back.Each emotion was hitting me like a ton of bricks and I could now understand why Rayon took them away.I felt each and everything so clearly and it hurt.I couldn't fulfill my destiny like this.

 

"We will bury her tonight." Mikael interrupted my thoughts..

 

"Yea, I think that's a good idea.I need to go." I whispered.

 

"Ok.Please be back before nightfall." Mikael said, before I took off into the sky.

 

When I landed at the entrance to the trees my heart and mind were so clouded, I ended up stumbling to Falling Creek in an effort to find relief.

 

"Rayon please." I whispered.

 

"I heard about Corrinne and I am so sorry Zhara." Rayon appeared.

 

"Please take them before they break me." I whispered.

 

"Take what?" Rayon asked.

 

"My emotions.I am begging you." I dropped to my knees and cried out.

 

"Zhara that would mean your love for Mikael would be gone.You would have to keep your distance from him."

 

"I know that but..I can't feel like this Rayon.We will all perish if I always feel so broken and hopeless." I admitted.

 

Rayon nodded her head in understanding and I was grateful.I knew it would be a long time before I would love again but I couldn't go on like this.Feeling so deeply would not kill only me but everyone.Visions of Corrinnes' broken body coursed through my head and I nearly screamed out.

 

"Take them Rayon." I growled.

 

When I came to, I could still remember what happened, but the feeling that came was a cool calm acceptance and I sighed in relief.

 

"Thank you Rayon." I whispered, but she was already gone.

 

I was able to breathe again and I didn't hurt when I thought of Corrinne.Instead, I was angry and out for revenge.

 

I walked back to the entrance of the trees and flew the rest of the way home.I was greeted to a bunch of mourners and the first eyes I met were Teras.

 

"Oh no." I heard her whisper.

 

Talon looked up and saw exactly what Tera saw.The coldness in my eyes was back.

 

"Why Zhara?" Tera asked.

 

"I couldn't do it.I couldn't feel so much pain and run effectively." I explained.

 

Tera nodded her head in understanding and I was grateful that she understood.

 

I turned to see Mikael coming down the stairs and I watched as recognition crossed his features.He came to a stop at my side and before I could speak he silenced me with his hand.

 

"I understand you better than anyone.You don't have to explain anything to me." Mikael whispered.

 

With a nod I headed to our room and made plans to destroy Rylan for even thinking that I would allow him to kill one of my own and get away with it.I turned half way up the stairs to see Mikael watching me.With a distant nod he disappeared into the crowd to console the gathered mourners.

 

The hall ways were silent and I welcomed it.I was comfortable with being alone.When I reached the room I jumped in the shower and pushed my thoughts to the back of my mind.It was a peaceful five minutes up until Tera and Ada burst into the bathroom screaming my name.

 

"Zhara you must come quick.There is a woman here to speak with you." Ada breathed out.

 

"She said she won't speak with anyone but you." Tera confirmed.

 

I quickly grabbed a towel and shooed them out the room.

 

"Tell her I will be down in four minutes." I said.

 

They both took off down the stairs and I moved to the closet and found something suitable to wear.My favorite black skinny jeans, a black and white bustier, and my combat boots completed my look.My hair I pulled back into its regular braid and then I headed downstairs.

 

The entry way and livingroom were completely empty and the house was eerily still.I opened the door and walked outside to find the whole town on the front lawn.About fourty people blocked my way and I noticed that no one moved or said anything.

 

I cleared my throat,and the few Acaidens in front of me