Reborn (The Guardian Odyssey Series Book 1) by Ella Clarke

Author:Ella Clarke [Clarke, Ella]
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Publisher: Black Rose Writing
Published: 2019-07-24T00:00:00+00:00

13

Empyrean

I had forgotten what it felt like to have the freedom of the heavens as my playground. It had been months since my last release from my mortal body. I’m not sure why I was suddenly afforded this liberty now, but my guess was that Reuel feared I had reached the mental capacity of what I could handle in my human form without some sort of breakdown. He knew this respite was an absolute necessity. And it didn’t come a minute too soon.

I was grateful for the release but still wanted to be alone. There was only one being I wanted to see—even in Empyrean. Eloa. The problem was that Eloa was essentially never alone. She had the type of aura that drew the other Host to her. So, upon arrival, I went to the gardens of Merkabah. It was a calming, solitary location—a great place to be alone. I knew Eloa would eventually find me there. The gardens were a place she frequented whenever she wanted an escape of her own.

Being home brought a joy that I had not experienced for some time now. No memories I could conjure of Empyrean did its beauty any justice. In comparison, Earth just did not hold the same allure.

I wandered the gardens for quite a while, allowing the contentment and tranquility of home to wash over me. However, it didn’t take long to recall the reason for this brief reprieve. And even in my natural form, the weight of my predicament was a tremendous burden to withstand.

I continued to drift aimlessly through the gardens, desperately trying to keep my mind from focusing on my circumstance. After some time, I found myself in the innermost center. It was the place that Eloa and I often came to be alone; just being in our place brought an extra layer of comfort. In the center of the gardens, there was a small circular clearing with an array of flowers that were mesmerizing, the many fragrances soothing. I ambled to the smooth stone pew, sat down, closed my eyes, and allowed my mind to rest for the first time in what seemed like an eternity.

It wasn’t long before Eloa found me in our place. I felt her gentle hand come down on my shoulder. “Kendi, it’s good to see you. I’ve missed you.” Her voice seemed to echo throughout the small sanctuary.

I opened my eyes, looking up into her radiant face. She smiled tenderly, comforting me further.

I smiled back at her as I took her hand and held it to my face. Not having any words to adequately express what I was feeling, I let the silence speak for me. I could be myself with Eloa. I didn’t need any pretenses. It was refreshing to know that this had always been enough for her.

She remained silent as well, allowing me to enjoy her presence. I was so blessed to have a being like Eloa as my closest friend and confidante.

As I opened myself to fully appreciate

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