Soul Stone by Gladden DelSheree

Author:Gladden, DelSheree
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: romance, urban fantasy, love, fantasy, young adult, science fiction, curse, celtic druid, curses, celtic legend, celtic folk lore, aztec legend, aztec mythology, celtic mythology, celtic fantasy, aztec gods, aztec history
Publisher: DelSheree Gladden

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She runs through the trees, her eyes darting back behind her frequently. It isn’t the panic of being followed that shows in her eyes, but a malicious glee. One she runs with. Her sandaled feet leave the trail and cut through the grass and flowers to a familiar meadow.

As her pace slows, her eyes scan the meadow for her prize. She comes to a stop and takes great care to compose herself and soften her expression. Success is impossible, not complete success, at least. As her breathing slows, her face mellows into something more inviting. Her eyes, though, maintain their sparkle of spitefulness.

The valley is quiet around her, but not peaceful as it once was. The tone is hushed, on edge, as if it knows something is about to happen. Even for it being night, the woods are unnaturally quiet except for the rustle of someone disturbing the plant life.

Her eyes look up, catching sight of the young man with strong shoulders and deep brown hair. “Colin,” she whispers quietly. Her lips turn up in a wicked smile.

Colin’s face lights up as soon as he steps out of the trees and sees her. Excitement carries his feet forward more quickly. There is excitement in her eyes as well, but it is not as pure. Hers does not come from love, but from a desire to cause pain. Colin is blind to her intentions. He sees only the visage of the girl he loves and wants to share the night with.

When they meet, his arms slide around her waist and pull her into a gentle embrace. Colin’s lips are soft against hers. Every touch and kiss are thoughtful and delicate. His caresses are meant to show his love. Her impatience refuses to wait. As her mouth presses against his more hungrily, his body is a slave to her desires.

A moment of sweet and tender love turns quickly into one of passion. Their bodies fall among the flowers and grasses, pieces of clothing lost along the way. A new feeling covers the valley, and it is not one of love. Emptiness bursts through the trees as the snapping of fallen branches announces the arrival of a pale haired girl with tears streaming down her face.

“Colin?” she whispers, her tiny voicing cutting through the night and slicing into his thoughts.

All passion is forgotten as he looks away from the woman he thought he loved to find the real source of his affection cowering in the trees. “Sibeal?” he says in disbelief.

His eyes snap back and forth from the girl in the trees to the girl who just stole his innocence. He scrambles to his feet, tugging on clothes and panicking. Confused beyond belief, Colin tries to discern what is happening and how there are two Sibeals.

“I don’t understand,” he says with wide eyes.

Sibeal’s chin trembles as she looks at her carbon copy. “Darcy, how could you?” she cries.

The smile that splits Darcy’s face is brimming with hatred. “Now you know what it feels like to have everything taken away from you, little sister.

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