Fated Release (Fated Keepers Series Book 2) Read Online Free PDF Page A

naughty school boy.
     
    “Don’t think for one second, I don't see what you did there mister. You think you can make me worry about myself and I’ll leave you alone? Well you’re wrong.” Lyon glances at the ground sheepishly before replying.
     
    “I’m sorry Tris. That was not my intention. I truly thought you had realized you were his keeper…” A small blush creeps up his neck and I know he is truly being sincere, but I don't care. I am still as mad as hell.
     
    “Eh! Zip it! I don't want to hear more about what you two think I am. Get it?” I say slicing my hand through the air in the universal gesture for silence.
     
                  “Ok, you can pretend it doesn’t exist all you want. But one day soon you will have no choice but to accept it.” Ughh, the nerve of this man! Lyon is starting to work on my very last nerve. How am I going to survive this?
     
                  “I wonder how Arsema is feeling today. You remember her, right? The reason we are out here searching for some elusive shaman to begin with?” Elmeri actually sent us on this wild goose chase in the off chance that we would we would be able to find one of the remaining shaman and that she would be able to bring Arsema out of her coma. I think we are wasting our time, but I am willing to do anything to help Arsema.
     
    Yes. I know this is a low blow directed at solely at Lyon and I almost feel bad, but it’s time to turn the topic of conversation back to something that actually matters. I see my comment has the desired effects when Lyon drops his head and turns away from me. I know he cares for Aresma. Probably more than I do. That is the effect of the bond. Once you accept it , you and your keeper become one, for eternity. I also know this is why he is starting to look so withdrawn. He is a shell of himself without her. I hate to think of her condition right now. This is even more reason for us to continue searching and praying that we find the one person able to help us.
     
    “You’re right Tris. If you are sure you’re going to be alright then I'm going to get going.” I start sputtering when I realize he still plans to leave, alone. Seriously! I literally just fainted! I would kill him myself if I was not worried the effects that would have on my best friend.
     
    “But… I think…” He cuts me off before I can start protesting the idea again.
     
    “Tris, you will be fine. There is no bond. Right? So there is nothing to worry about.”
     
    Oh, touché you little brat. I can't argue with him any further without wanting to face the giant pink polka dotted, elephant in the forest. Ehhh. Great. I look over to see Orin looking straight at me, that tell tale smirk on his gorgeous face. I feel the blush rise up, coating my neck and face, causing me to look away embarrassed. My body is betraying me and I don't like it one bit. Ok, now I'm lying to myself. I do like it, but not at this moment. Not when I am trying to point out that I am mad. Not when I am trying to stop Lyon from leaving. This can’t happen.
     
                  Lyon starts packing his things into his sack and after slinging it over his broad shoulder, he comes to say bye. It is a quick goodbye and before I am ready, I am alone in the woods with no one except Orin and the many woodland creatures.
     
    “Do you want to camp out here for a while? Or would you like to go ahead and start north?”
     
    See, this is already an epic fail. The way I see it, I can either ignore him for the next umpteen days or I can suck it up and at least try to be civil. I mean it’s not really his fault that he is delusional, right?
     
    “I don’t care either way.” I say to him attempting to sound as unconcerned as possible. I see him look at me out of the corner of my eye and I can almost see the thoughts racing through his mind before he answers.
     
    “We can stay here for the night. I think we both could use the break.”
     
    I pull