Invincible (The Aerling Series Book 3) by DelSheree Gladden

Author:DelSheree Gladden [Gladden, DelSheree]
Language: eng
Format: epub, azw3
Publisher: DelSheree Gladden
Published: 2014-12-23T23:00:00+00:00

Chapter 19

Bloodline

(Mason)

We said our goodbyes a few minutes ago, but I still want to grab hold of Olivia and stop her from leaving. The Aerling world seemed like a safe place a few days ago. Now, I’m not so sure. What will be waiting for her there with Tāwhiri not around to protect her? Whatever he did to protect the other Aerlings from the Father, did that disappear when he did? Are Olivia and Hayden walking into danger? There’s just no way for me to know.

A few minutes ago, Olivia’s body was trembling, but now she sits with Hayden in a state of complete peace. Hayden looks considerably less peaceful. His faith in Olivia outweighs his fear of being dragged along to an alien world. The irony isn’t lost on me that I used to be insanely jealous of him, yet now I have no problem trusting him to protect the most precious person in my life.

I don’t know exactly what’s happening between them as Olivia whispers, quietly directing Hayden to access his power. Hayden is concentrating very hard while Olivia smiles patiently. As scared as she is, I recognize the expression on her face. She’s going home. Tāwhiri told her that once he claimed her, the human world was no longer meant for her, and I can see that he was right. It’s comforting to know that if we end up back there for good, she’ll be happy, but I still fear being locked behind a barrier where I’ll lose contact with the people I’ve grown to love and care about.

Sloane gasps next to me as Hayden and Olivia begin to fade. We both stand watching as they are pulled out of this world and into the Aerling prison. Just before they disappear, Olivia turns to me and smiles. It’s only then that I feel like I can breathe again. My breath flows out of me long and slow, filled with nervous energy.

“What do we do now?” Sloane asks. “Just wait around for them to come back?”

I start to say something, but my phone buzzes at me from the nightstand and I put my comment on hold. The jumble of nonsense numbers and symbols that pops up on the screen causes me to snatch it up quickly and press it to my ear. “Hello?”

“Mason,” Mr. Parker says in relief, “I’m so glad to hear your voice. We’ve all been so worried. How are you doing?”

“I’m fine, I guess. There’s so much that doesn’t make sense anymore. Too many unanswered questions. I need help.” My shoulders drop as the last word crosses my lips. Three days until Olivia comes back, hopefully with answers. I can’t just sit around waiting that whole time. “Mr. Parker, do you think we could meet?”

There’s hesitation—the kind I understand, given that he has a family to protect—but eventually he says, “Yes, I think that would be best. It’ll just be me and the boys since it’s too risky to bring everyone, but we already spoke about meeting you and we agree it’s worth bringing Conner and Shane out of seclusion.

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