"Stop." TJ shook his head vehemently, his hand outstretched as if to stop anyone from approaching. "You lied to me. You all lied to me. I have been dragged away from my home - no, from my planet! I've been attacked, mauled, and almost died twice, and you have the audacity to suggest I trust you?! Bullcrap."
Terüni raised an eyebrow, trying to keep her temper under control. "Bullcrap? Really? You think it's so terrible to be the heir to the throne, but what about the actions of your ancestors? You left us, you took scores of races with you, and because of you, our whole way of living collapsed! Trade, economy, the ruling system, all tipped upside down when you stupid humans decided to pack your bags and find another planet - and it might've happened a long, long time ago, but the effects of your treachery still linger to this day. So don't you dare speak of bullcrap, when all your race has brought us is suffering. The least you can do is accept your place as King and try to fix your ancestors' mistakes."
Silence reigned through the camp as the warriors stared at Terüni in wide-eyed disbelief. TJ, his golden-brown hair falling over his forehead, had quiet fury written across his features as he glared at the Elf.
"I am not my ancestors," he growled through his teeth, then turned on his heel and shoved his way back into the teepee, leaving them in shocked bewilderment.
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Book 1 of The Chronicles of Aereth saga
When T-J, a misguided, orphaned teenager, learns of the existence of an arcane world home to supernatural creatures, his view of Earth as he knows it is turned upside-down. Upon discovering he too is not of the Human World, the boy is propelled into a world of danger, magic, and the struggle between good and evil. With the help of newfound allies, T-J must embark on an epic journey to reclaim his throne, save his homeland and unearth his long-forgotten past.
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"I am visiting under unusual circumstances. I won't bore you with the details but I have lost something of mine and I was hoping you could help me find it."
" I'm sure I can help you find whatever you need." He was slightly confused. "But what exactly have you lost?"
"My mate."
Silence.
"Does she know you are looking for her?"
"Oh yes, she knows."
Camila started choking on her food. She tried to maintain her spluttering so she wouldn't draw attention to herself. Taine noticed and decided to keep going.
His eyes bored into her.
"She actually decided to run from me... I don't know if she was a coward or just too weak and selfish to even consider giving me chance."
She threw her cutlery down and stood up, leaning over the table. Her teeth were bared and a low growl emitted from the back of her throat. She felt hairs rising on her arms and neck. Usually even-tempered, she was now bubbling with rage.
Taine didn't react well to her growl and mirrored her pose. He was trying to put her in her place, into submission. She was not having it.
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Destiny's collide, they crash and they scar.
Rough seas, tidal waves, fighting for dominance in an ocean so deep...
Despite the viscous ink of lies and deceit,
secrets, sins one breath from leaving the lips.
Love is the serenity that can calm all storms and transform all hardened hearts.
For to love is to be set free from all shackles that bind you to the darkness.
Whether it is the red string of fate or the curse of the moon, you cannot hide from your destiny. IT WILL FIND YOU.
So...will you fight it?