My Soul to Keep (The Soul Keeper Series - Young Adult Paranormal Romance) Read Free Page B

impeccable.
    You
are crying now, tears dampen your pillow and you curl into a ball. I am so
sorry my dear sweet girl. I wish that I had the power to wash the memory away.
There are two things I am certain of. Someone wants you alive and something
wants you dead. You must have a very special destiny to warrant my protection.
Most people would be lucky if they just got a glimpse of an intervention from
one of us. Especially from me, being the most highly ranked in my field. I have
protected kings and presidents and even a few popes. Oh how I wonder what this
life has in store for you. Evil wants to break you, wants to destroy that
goodness in you. Evil is very powerful but I will keep you safe.
    Today
I will let you see me. I wonder if your soul will recognize mine. I know you
don’t know my face; I have kept it hidden from you. I have to be very careful
that you never find out who I truly am.
    Yes
Brennen, head straight to class. Be invisible like me. I notice many of these
boys have their eyes on you, however you pay them no mind and that’s good. You
have grown up this summer, perhaps all of the stress you’ve had to overcome in
the last few months, has matured you. Nonetheless, you are no longer a girl. Your
figure is flattering and you have blossomed into a delightful young lady.   You seem to have an old soul and if the same
is said for me then perhaps we are comparable.
    A
boy sits next to you. What’s this? You, you find him attractive? He finds you
absolutely mesmerizing. Be invisible Brennen. Yes, that’s it, pay attention to
your teacher. Even though you’ve turned your focus elsewhere, he is still enamored
by you. This is not good. A low flame is lit deep within me… I believe I am
jealous and this is not good either.

Chapter 2 ~ First Sight

 
 
    My second period class is
government, which is right down the hall; I can appreciate that. The campus is
large despite its small class size. Washington High, home to the Soaring Eagles
has birthed multiple renowned governors, senators, mayors and even a president
back in the day. Emily spots me in the hall and joins me.
    “So how’s your day
going so far?” Emily asks as she slings her backpack over her other shoulder. I
have a feeling she wants us to be better friends this year. I could use a
friend after the lonely summer I’ve had. I give her a genuine smile, which is
hard to come by these days.
    “Oh it’s been
interesting that’s for sure. Ari has it bad for this new guy in my Lit class.
It was pretty funny to watch her throw herself at him, she did everything but
ask him out on a date.”
    “That is funny that she
even had to, she can have any guy here she wants.”
    “And
has!”
    “You’re wrong!”
    “Am I?” I ask coyly.
She grins and shakes her head. This is how girls my age make friends isn’t it,
ridiculing other’s lack of chaste? Next thing I know, I’ll be pointing out the fashion
don’ts of my unsuspecting underclassmen.   Better yet, judging the merit of a guy based solely on the assessment of
his ass.
    “See ya Bren.” She
waves and goes into her class. I hope we can be better friends this year. It’s
about time I make friends in my life now that I am planning on sticking around
this little town for a while. My dad and I have lived all across the globe,
Texas, Cali, Hawaii, Italy and Japan. I made friends in each of those places
despite knowing I wouldn’t be there long enough to develop the kind of
relationship that could span both time and distance.    
    I take a seat in the
next to last row since the back is already filled. The teacher is not in the
room yet and the chatter is growing louder. A few minutes go by and the bell
rings and still no teacher. The person behind me taps my shoulder so I turn to
face him. Is he another new boy? No, I think I’ve seen him before but I can’t
think of his name. Good God, he is gorgeous too. He is line-backer large. I
wonder if he failed a few grades to still be in high