Broken Promises by Belinda Boring

Author:Belinda Boring [Boring, Belinda]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fantasy
ISBN: 9781479340446
Publisher: Moonstruck Media
Published: 2012-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Fourteen

“What does that mean, I’m part Fae?” I asked. It was one thing to find out I was a blend of different cultures—another to learn it was two species.

“It means your mother was human and your father is Fae,” she stated simply.

The revelation hit me like a bombshell. I was the result of a love affair my mother had with a supernatural creature. All those times I’d swooned over my romance novels, never realizing my life mirrored them. I didn’t know whether to shake my head in disbelief or sigh over how romantic it sounded. A Fae had swooped in and fell in love with my mother . . . it boggled my mind.

“I’m part Fae,” I said, still stunned, testing out how it sounded. “Wow, Grandma. Just wow. Wait … does that mean vampires and werewolves are real?”

She burst into laughter, easing some of the tension. “Oh Brianna, you’re priceless. No honey, there are no monsters so you can put away your cross and silver bullets.”

I joined in with her. No matter what else she’d tell me I knew we’d be okay. The thought settled me.

“All joking aside, I understand this is a lot to digest. With everything unfolding so fast, there wasn’t time to do it properly. What can I do to help you?”

“I’m okay. You’re right, it would’ve been nice to find out differently, but I’m just grateful I know now. Growing up I always had some fancy idea about who my father was and why he wasn’t with us, but this? This wasn’t even a possibility.” I exhaled loudly, staring into my lap. “Can you tell me how they met at least? From what you’ve told me, I can’t see how they got together. Wouldn’t it be a “sleeping with the enemy” kind of thing? Taboo even?”

“Yes, it was taboo. It still is, and one of the reasons your parents wanted to keep it private. They figured if you ever found out, you would have a hard enough time dealing with it without hearing all the gossip and judgment that came with it. It’s the only thing I agreed with them on.”

“So why did she do it then, knowing it was frowned on? Wasn’t she worried she’d get into trouble?”

My grandmother let out a small laugh. “She did it for the same reason any young girl does—she fell in love.”

I shifted, trying to sit in a more comfortable position. Crossing my legs, I straightened my back and refocused on the importance of the moment—I was finally getting answers.

Like a dam cracking, the story of how my parents met flowed out from my grandmother. Determined not to interrupt until she was finished, I hung onto every syllable.

She began disclosing how tradition mandated parents teach their offspring Guardian ways and principles. From the time each child was old enough to understand, all lore and doctrines were explained—thoroughly demonstrated so the sacredness of their duty was deeply instilled. The hope was that the earlier practices were taught, the more fully the role was embraced.

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