Alora: The Wander-Jewel (Alora Series Book 1) by Tamie Dearen

Author:Tamie Dearen [Dearen, Tamie]
Language: eng
Format: epub, azw3, mobi
Published: 2014-02-13T06:00:00+00:00

“Okay,” Beth said, using her organizing I’m-in-charge voice. “Checklist. Wesley has bows; Kaevin’s got arrows; I’ve got medical supplies. Nobody’s wearing steel-toed boots or belt buckles? Okay, let’s hook arms, and Alora can do a practice transport. Kaevin’s going to pick the place, someplace close.”

“All right,” Kaevin said, “I’m thinking of the place.”

“It may take a while, so don’t let your mind wander. And don’t think about Jireo.” Alora closed her eyes, attempting to relax and empty her mind. Then she tried to reach into Kaevin’s mind, as she had when he’d cried out in pain during the dance.

Nothing happened. She tried again. Nothing happened. Again. No one moved.

“It’s g-getting k-kind of c-cold,” said Beth, stamping her feet in the snow. “M-maybe we should p-practice some place w-warm.”

“Are you sure you’re thinking of a place?” Alora asked.

“I’m doing my best,” said Kaevin.

“I’ve got to move before I freeze.” Beth ran in place for thirty seconds, her medical supplies clattering inside her bag.

“Why don’t you try taking us somewhere without my help,” Kaevin suggested. “Maybe just down to the end of the road?”

“Fine.” She spotted a place near the gate. “Come on, Beth. Hook up, and let me try again.” She imagined them standing arm-in-arm beside the gate.

She closed her eyes and felt a slight jostling.

“You did it.” Beth tugged on her arm and she opened her eyes to find they had indeed moved to the gate.

“Wow, that was fast,” said Wesley. “Can you take us back?”

Alora let out a groan. “Grandmother said it was hard to let someone else control the destination, so I guess that’s the problem. How did I manage to do it when we were at the dance?”

“I have an idea,” said Beth. “Don’t laugh, but maybe if he kissed you while he was thinking of a place, you wouldn’t be distracted.”

She was glad of the darkness to hide the blood rushing to her face. “Beth!”

“No, I’ve been thinking about this. If being married helps the soulmate bond, it stands to reason swapping a little spit would work better than holding hands. And your lips aren’t made of regular skin. They’re mucous membranes. They’re thinner, so I figure your blood is closer together.”

“I think it’s worth a try.” Kaevin winked. “I wouldn’t mind, even if it didn’t work.”

“Then you both have to close your eyes,” Alora demanded. “I’ll be too embarrassed if you watch.” No one knew her first kiss ever had been in the frozen lake, and she didn’t intend to tell anyone that fact. Now she’d had two kisses, but neither one had been very romantic. They were more like desperation. It certainly wasn’t the way she’d always imagined it would be.

Beth and Wesley closed their eyes. But before they could attempt the kiss, Wesley started humming the tune to a popular radio song, Kissin’, Huggin’, Snoggin’, Muggin’. Beth and Alora giggled, while Kaevin stared with confusion.

“Shut up, Wesley,” Beth ordered, with mock severity.

Wesley promised to behave, and they deemed themselves ready to try again.

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