Total pages in book: 112
Estimated words: 106600 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 533(@200wpm)___ 426(@250wpm)___ 355(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 106600 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 533(@200wpm)___ 426(@250wpm)___ 355(@300wpm)
“Yes, Kenji and Tanrı have been trying to right things for Su-Vaha for a long time.”
“What happened to our mom?”
“Like a phoenix she will rise again. Nothing lost, nothing wasted. So many sacrifices are being made for us to come to the intended outcome of who we are.”
I sit and allow my thoughts to gather. I have so many questions and emotions swirling through my head. İntikam is sobbing so deeply in my head it almost bows me over.
I can feel all his memories coming back to him. The pain and sorrow are so fresh. I want to shut it all down.
Suddenly, İntikam begins to roar and the vengeance within him begins to push forward. I jump to my feet and ball my fists against it.
“Stop,” I scream in my head and push him back.
“See, you’re already doing better than the others. It’s in your blood to master him,” Lee says as she watches me closely.
“Why give me a spirit of vengeance? Why place this burden on me?”
“At the heart of İntikam’s pain is love. A deep love. You have the capacity to love deeply. You just have never given yourself a chance to.
“Kenji and Tanrı believe you have the soothing balm to redeem İntikam and make his spirit whole and useful once again.
“They believe you have the power to heal what was broken. It’s what you needed, what Ardan needs, what Beck and Bourne need, and what İntikam needs. You also need his presence to transform for this battle that’s to come.
“You were marked when you were Zander, my little sister. However, Tanrı once again didn’t get to finish the blessing. Kenji sacrificed his familiar in the process.
“İntikam once lived inside of him. That’s why you see him as a water dragon and not the monster he had become.”
“He placed his grandfather’s soul in his magical pet?”
Lee smiles and snickers. “You can say that. Familiars are more than pets. They are a part of their owners. This is why you probably feel a connection to Kenji.”
“Okay, I think I’m with you, but how is İntikam supposed to help me … transform, right?
“Yes. You will understand what that is when your heart is ready. İntikam will bridge that gap when the time comes. He will allow you to peak. The rest is up to you.”
“So what do I do now?” I say and frown.
“Feed those boys, for goodness sake. Your stomach sounds like you’re carrying gremlins,” she says and bursts into laughter.
I look at her like she’s crazy. It’s the second time she’s implied I’m carrying a child. I place my hands on my hips and look down my nose at her.
“What do you know now that I don’t?” I mumble.
“You don’t know?” she says and looks shocked.
“Don’t know what?”
“I’m sorry. You should ask Ardan. I think it’s time I go. I’ve overstayed. Reilly will be busting down your door looking for me soon.”
“I bet,” I mutter as my phone rings.
I wave Lee off as she scurries off before I can grill her any further. When I look at my phone, a smile comes to my face as I see it’s Eddy. I feel like it’s been forever since I’ve talked to him.
“Hello,” I sing into the phone.
“She’s alive,” he croons on the other end.
“Oh, shut up and stop being so dramatic. I finally took a vacation like you guys are always telling me to do and you all freak out. Thank God I’m home. Papi can relax,” I huff.
“You’re back? I was just calling to see when you were heading back. I leave for Japan at the end of the week and thought we could hook up there, but if you’re home, you can come out and hang with us for a few beers. Carson is here.”
“Bro, I’m exhausted. Besides, Ardan has a lot of catching up to do. Maybe another night.”
“Since when can’t you come out if some dude can’t make it?”
“Since I have a man who’s crazy about me and I’m crazy about him. No, seriously, I want to hang, but I’m sooo tired. I’m going to drop in on Papi in the next few days. I’ll see you then?”
“Yeah, I’ll be around. Listen, kid, you should call Carson. He’s pretty messed up. I’m not saying you’re wrong to be happy and living your life, but the guy just wants to talk. You were his everything before this new guy showed up.”
“He’s going to have to get over that. This guy isn’t going anywhere, and I never made any promises that I’ve broken. This isn’t fair to me.
“I’m finally happy and starting a family with the man I love. I don’t ask for much, but I’m asking this once for everyone to chill.”
“Wow, starting a family? I didn’t know it was that serious.”
“Eddy, come on. I’ve been away for three months with the guy. I would say, considering we’re talking about me, that’s pretty damn serious.”