Immortal Essence: The Complete Series by RaShelle Workman

Author:RaShelle Workman [Workman, RaShelle]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: BluA
Publisher: Polished Pen Press Corporation
Published: 2016-05-18T23:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 5

Are You Gonna Go My Way

“Your son?” The air retreated from my lungs.

“Oh, didn’t Michael tell you?” A sly grin relaxed his face. “Yes, I am Michael’s father.”

“Are you a kelvieri?” I peeked at his feet, to see if he wore a pair of the kelvieri’s boots. At first glance I noticed glossy brown loafers, but they immediately changed into a pair of kelvieri’s boots. It was difficult to make out the symbols in the heels because of the way Ramien stood, but the latches, the sleek black material—they looked exactly like mine. “How did you . . .?” I realized I didn’t care how, and changed directions. “You are a kelvieri.” I don’t know why it was important. Maybe so I would know what Michael was.

“It’s hard to believe you’ve been to another planet. Your view of the Universe is still so small.” As he spoke his body changed. The once striking man was gone. In his place stood a creature. With the head of a lion, the wings of an irrihunter, the body of an elephant, and legs and feet like mine.

“What? How did you—” I stopped, stumped. I’d never seen a creature like him before, one who was able to alter his appearance. “And you’re Michael’s father?” I knew I repeated myself. He already said as much, but I didn’t quite believe it.

“Your preoccupation with the parental dynamic is very . . . mortal.” He morphed back.

I leaned forward curious about his species. Could Michael shift forms the way Ramien did? “Where are you from?”

He laughed, a hollow, joyless laugh. “Such a curious little thing.” He sat on the end of my chaise and tucked his legs beneath him, reminding me of a young schoolboy. “I am a ferether. I come from the planet Stiel.”

“Oh,” I uttered. I’d never heard of Stiel. “So, why are you on Kelari, and . . .” As with Michael on the beach, I unexpectedly felt a strong energy beat from Ramien and push through me. The pulse tugged at my core, drawing something out of me. “Wh-what are you doing?” I scooted away, but the feeling persisted.

Euphoria spread over his features followed by a questioning gaze. “You are divine. Michael has once again spoken the truth.” The tugging stopped as suddenly as it started. “You felt that?” Ramien asked.

“Yes. It felt as though I was being turned inside out.”

He laughed. “An excellent way to describe it, though usually a great deal of pain is involved. I wondered with you.” He leaned closer, lowered his voice, and patted my hand. “The sensation you so aptly described was me taking your essence inside me, tasting it, rolling it around on my tongue as I savored you.”

The innuendo laced within each word filled me with loathing. “You’re disgusting,” I hissed, lifting my chin, praying my lower lip didn’t quake.

“Perhaps, my dear. But this is why I’m on your planet. For the essence of Kelari’s higher souls.”

“I don’t get it. You taste a higher souls essence for what purpose?” I pushed my spine further into the chair.

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