Daughter of Earth (Tales of the Guardian) Read Free

entering Eden and training with one of the Guardian leaders, Damarus. But, the other part of her was quite frightened. The idea of leaving behind everything she knew, especially her father, was nearly impossible to envision.
         “I guess, in all honesty, I’m just unsure about everything; scared really,” Emily expressed aloud, even though she was certain he was aware of her true feelings.
         “I think it would be strange if you weren’t a little scared. It certainly makes me feel a bit better. I’m scared, too,” he breathed out. It was a relief to finally admit his fear.
         “You’re scared?” she was startled, fear did not seem like a realistic emotion. Not for him.  He always made such an effort to sound cheery. “Why are you scared?”
         She hadn’t thought to even ask how he felt about it. From the moment they discovered she was going to Eden, he acted quite excited about everything. He always exhibited not only strength, but also continual optimism. This declaration seemed odd.
         “Well…” he arranged his thoughts. “Once we get to Eden you’re going to be with Damarus quite a bit. And I’m sure just about every Guardian is going to want time with you, since you will be the first human to ever enter. I don’t want to share you. I’m scared I’m not going to get as much time with you as I’d like—as I’ve grown accustomed to.”
         Emily’s features softened. If she hadn’t experienced the same intense feeling herself, she would doubt that loving someone so much was possible, especially over such a short period of time. Yet, here they were. The two were quite opposite in many ways, but the same where it really mattered and that was how they felt about one another. Not only did they love each other unconditionally, they respected one another, neither attempted to change the other. They accepted each other wholeheartedly.
         Alexander’s love had developed over a long time, however hers had been different and came on rather suddenly. It was an odd experience, but she never doubted her feelings were genuine. There was something not only familiar about their relationship, but it also felt much like a puzzle. Alexander was the piece that clicked in perfectly beside her. Most would call her crazy or irrational, but she didn’t care what the world thought, only she knew her feelings and if someone could have experienced what she had, that deep burning within, they would not doubt either. All those skeptics would understand her side.
         “I feel the same way. I am not sure if I spent every second of my life with you, it would be enough. But, I promise, we’ll have time to be with one another. I’ll make sure,” Emily vowed.
         He reached over and squeezed her hand. Her words brought the comfort he sought.
         They stopped for a quick bite to eat when they hit the nearest town. Once back in the car Emily got as comfortable as possible and drifted off to sleep for the remaining ride.
         They had traveled nearly four hours to find a secluded country road. It needed to be one that stretched far enough to practice the moves Alexander felt Emily must master if she were to elude someone. It also needed to be, for the most part, a deserted road, which was hard to find on the east coast.
          Alexander hated the thought of Emily being in a vulnerable situation without him. They couldn’t take any chances. After what Aldara said about a coming war and the knowledge of the Opposition’s plans to harm Emily, he didn’t want to leave anything to chance. To make matters worse, the vision Dante had shown Alexander four months ago still haunted him. He hadn’t told anyone what he witnessed when Dante took his hand.
         There was no telling what the Ancient Ones’ real intentions were when he arrived at the Wallace’s home in Cooperstown. But, there was no arguing that Dante had done serious damage. Even though