C L Scholey [New World 06] Guardian [WCP] (epub)

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.There was no shield stronger.At four or a little earlier a female child lost her shield but was able to be shielded by any male Castian or Tonan.It fostered a deep protective feeling toward males, and the females who lost the ability to be shielded at twenty-one would search for a mate.When males became of age, around four as well, they developed their own shields which stayed with them for life.Most Tonans were too selfish to give their children a piece of their shield.That Taz must have, said something about his honor, in fact it spoke volumes.Living in this nightmare of a world, the girl would need what added protection she could get.If the shield was gone, Roam’s help would be doubly required.“They think little Ally is a miracle baby,” Macey explained, her sobbing subsiding to a hiccup and sniffles.“The first time her shield went up for protection it saved her during a storm we had gotten caught in.A tree fell on her, but when it settled she walked out from under the branches and leaves harmlessly.”“How many others?” Roam was excited.If that was the only time the baby shield had been seen it meant only one thing—no males were part of their group.Unless related, a baby shield wouldn’t allow any males near her or her mother when it came up.“Four not including me, Macey and Ally,” Taz said.“Four females?”“Four scared females.I sense your distrust of me but I assure you, none know what I am.It’s for a good reason.One is a child, thirteen.Her sister is in her early twenties.They lost loved ones to Tonans and are terrified of my species.So terrified I was afraid to tell them what I am.Also afraid if they knew what I was and if I was decent so too would the others be, and we both know that’s not the case.I love them and would do nothing to hurt them.One woman is in her sixties and the last one is, well, she’s…”“Her name is Jinx, and she’s a lovely young woman.”“Yeah right,” Taz muttered.Roam was feeling uncomfortable.He had come close to killing a Tonan responsible for six lives.No wonder his shield was so weak.With Taz’s shield down Roam could sense everything from him, worry, helplessness, confusion.Trusting a Castian warrior would go against everything Taz had learned.But so many females were precious.The humans Taz protected would be invaluable.The Tonan children on Bagron were valued just as high as any other female.They too were half human and would make good loving mates.Roam had to see those human females.His heart raced for a moment until being calmed by his shield.Taz might not trust him, but knew a Castian warrior to be honorable with females.Roam didn’t trust Taz either, but the look on his mate’s face was so sorrowful.“I’m sorry I attacked you, Taz.I had no idea.I can only imagine what you think of Castians.But I swear Cobra has taken any Tonan with a human mate under his wing.You and the others will be safe on Bagron; you have the word of a Castian warrior.”Roam wouldn’t offer his word lightly.“Is there really a safe place for us?” Macey asked, her sad eyes looked at Taz so hopefully Roam scented his restricted disbelief falter.“What did this warrior mean about the rising water? How much more danger are we in?”“I know what this world is like,” Roam said.He immediately sensed Taz’s discomfort.He obviously had kept the information from his mate.The worry must be astronomical, knowing his mate and the others would eventually drown.Perhaps he should let Taz explain in his own way their impending demise.Roam, after all, had given them a lifeline.There would be no more concern—after they actually boarded the ship.“The destruction and the uncertainty on this planet is great.Every area has cause for concern.Macey, your child would have others on Bagron just like her to play with.Unconditional acceptance.There are others like your mate, who mated human females from Earth, from here, Macey.You would be protected by many warriors who respect and value females.I’m certain Taz has told you your child is unique; all children are in their own way.But where I come from there are many four-year-old females who are half human and half Tonan.All of the children are coveted, and loved.Your little one would be embraced by welcome arms.Including mine.”Roam knew Macey was immediately all for the idea; her scent of excitement was profound.He had offered her and her family a better world; more importantly, he offered her child acceptance and hope.Taz was still distrustful, but Macey’s scent would be too hard for her mate to ignore.“The others don’t know what I am,” Taz said.“They are my family; at least I consider them to be.When the time is right we can tell them, but not yet.They have seen Tonan warriors slaughter family members.”Roam was astounded with the scent engulfing Taz.The proud warrior was afraid of losing his loved ones to deceit.More so was the fact he couldn’t stand the idea of any of them fearing him.Grudging respect built.The proud warrior before him was vulnerable.A strange and yet appealing aspect in a Tonan.“I will also tell you Jinx watched a Castian take her older sister away, Taz continued.“She hid, not knowing what to do.The Castian had no idea she was near or he would have taken her too.Tonans and Castians were battling, it was chaos.Human men were slaughtered.Human females scattered into the wind.Jinx was half dead when I found her.At the time, she was of an age I could heal her in my shield without her knowledge.To say she hates both Tonans and Castians wouldn’t begin to explain her feelings.Both our species ripped everything away from her in a single night.I healed her body but her emotions were a train wreck for a very long time.”Roam was appalled.“A Castian kidnapped her sister? And never came back for her?”Most assuredly a Castian would have come back for her sister once the older sister realized she would be safe [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]

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