Cursed Hearts (Hearts Duology Book 1) by Benson SF

Author:Benson, SF [Benson, SF]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Young Adult Paranormal Romance
Publisher: Avanturine Press, LLC
Published: 2017-02-28T06:00:00+00:00

It’s a silent, brief ride to Crucifix Island across the Mohawk River, a popular place for rock climbers. I tap out a frenetic rhythm on the steering wheel. In all honesty, I don’t care to hear a lecture from the reaper, but I know it’s coming. I cut the motor and wait for the assault.

“Do you realize the problem you’ve created, my friend?” the reaper asks calmly. “You and the succubus are breaking serious rules. You can’t do that without consequences.”

“I don’t care about them.”

He continues, “No one likes rules. Unfortunately, we all have to live by them. Even you.”

I smack the dashboard. The resounding thud sounds like an explosion in the night. “Damn it, Nathan. Haven’t I suffered enough?”

The reaper stares back at me.

“I’ve existed for twenty years. Not once have I enjoyed a single moment as an immortal.”

“I know, but Council—”

“Let me finish. The rules in this damned town are for humans, not us. Council needs to realize that.”

“You’re going start a war, my friend.”

“No, I’m not. I want a chance for happiness, that’s all.”

The seat creaks under Nathan’s large frame as he shifts his body. “That sounds like a relationship to me. If that’s the case, you have a predicament. I’ve heard the rumors of the match between the son of the Najex and the succubus. He’s a demon not to be toyed with.”

“He’ll have to get over it. Kelsie belongs to me.”

“What makes her so special that you’d risk so much? There’s a club of supernaturals who would die again to be with you.”

“And I don’t want any of them.” My gaze darts over to Nathan. “I can’t explain it, but there’s something about Kelsie. Whatever it is draws me to her. She feels it, too.”

The reaper mumbles words that sound like “soul mate” under his breath.

“What?”

“The succubus is your soul mate, the one you’re intended to be with forever.”

I chuckle. “Not possible. Have you forgotten I lost my soul a long time ago?”

“You’re undead, but you retain traces of your soul. It clings to you just like your humanity. Your aura isn’t the solid blue that it should be. Instead, there are pale green, crystal fibers within it. They aren’t easily seen by others. Only reapers can pick up on it.”

The idea that I retain even traces of my soul is preposterous. I was certain every part of my human condition had vanished, including my spirit. What Nathan speaks of is impossible. The undead can’t have soul mates. Luc changed my life. He spilled my blood and took with it my mortality. It’s what makes all of us undead, being soulless.

But what if he speaks the truth?

When I was a man, I loved a woman named Abigail. I thought she was the one. Not once did I consider changing my life or my ways for her. I didn’t think of risking everything for Abby and didn’t feel the deep connection I feel with Kelsie.

I turn the notion over in my mind once more. Nathan has never lied to me about anything.

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