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Synopsis
When the elders imprisoned Metis, they took every precaution to protect the Estilorian plane against her evil.
It wasn’t enough.
Now she’s escaped, and no one is safe. Fueled by hatred, she wastes no time imposing vengeance on those who captured her. She knows the surest way to destroy their lives is by taking what they love most, and she begins with a child named Eden.
Years later, Eden remembers none of her former life. She serves her “Master,” unaware of the family still searching for her. But as her eighteenth birthday approaches, memories begin to surface, and she questions her circumstances for the first time.
Eden’s confusion mounts when she’s joined by Connor, a handsome Elphresti male who reveals things that shatter her reality. They’ll end up on the run, knowing they can trust only each other. After all, Metis will stop at nothing to get them back, and she thrives on her ability to deceive.
Raine Thomas is the award-winning author of bestselling Young Adult and New Adult fiction. Known for character-driven stories that inspire the imagination, Raine recently signed with multiple award-winning producer Chase Chenowith of Back Fence Productions to bring her popular Daughters of Saraqael trilogy to the big screen. She's a proud indie author who is living the dream. When she isn't writing or glued to e-mail or social networking sites, Raine can usually be found vacationing with her husband and daughter on one of Florida's beautiful beaches or crossing the border to visit with her Canadian friends and relatives.
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The child laughed and
nodded, making her blonde curls bob. Hatred burned bright and hot in Metis’
chest as she watched the interaction. While she had been imprisoned, the
Mercesti elder had been living a life of pleasure with his avowed…the Kynzesti
female named Tate. They and their companions had robbed Metis of thirteen years
of her existence.
They didn’t deserve the
family they had made. They didn’t deserve happiness.
She was determined to
take it from them.
Zachariah’s gaze
suddenly shifted to the tree where she stood. Metis darted out of sight and
stood absolutely still. She had to force herself not to flee and reveal
herself. Fear had her heart thudding in her chest.
Her own reaction
infuriated her. He would not hold that kind of sway over her, she silently
vowed.
Soon enough, he would be
the one who was terrified.
“Daddy, that’s not
fair!”
Metis dared another
glance and watched the boy, Ryder, rush back and tug on his father’s tank top.
She was relieved when Zachariah’s attention turned from her position.
“Eden should be with
Mommy,” the boy said, glaring at his sister. “She’s inta-ruptin’ you too!”
“Enough, Ryder.”
Zachariah lowered Eden to the ground, brushing his hand absently over her hair
in a way that confirmed to Metis that he held affection for her. “Take your
sister with you. Uncle Tiege will keep an eye on you both until I finally
finish this bloody conversation.”
Ryder’s eyes widened.
“You’re not s’posed to say bloody, Daddy. I’m tellin’ Mommy.”
Metis didn’t hear
Zachariah’s response. She was too focused on the smaller female, who had
apparently lost interest in the conversation. The child bent down and picked up
the wooden sword that was nearly the same size as she was, gave it a curious
look, then tossed it back to the ground. As Derian wisely bent
to pick up the sword to
keep it out of reach, the girl skipped away.
Right to Metis.
In an instant, Metis’
plans changed. She realized that she didn’t have to kill the Mercesti elder to
get her revenge. During her imprisonment, she had learned about the sentiment
Estilorians harbored for each other. She had learned how to use that kind of
useless emotion to manipulate her captors and escape.
She knew she could take
something from Zachariah. Something that would hurt just as much as peeling his
flesh or ripping out his heart.
Maybe even more.
Just as Derian started
after the child, Metis stepped out from behind the tree. She was watching the
little girl, but registered that the Mercesti commander hesitated. The child’s gaze
lifted to Metis as she stopped in front of her. She started to smile as Metis
reached for her, but then her expression froze. Realizing the child sensed
danger, Metis acted quickly, grabbing her before she could run.
“Eden!”
Zachariah’s desperate cry
had all activity in the area ceasing. Metis met his gaze an instant before she
teleported with the screaming child in her grasp, and she knew she had been
right. It was the Mercesti elder who was now terrified.
He knew he would never
see his little girl again.
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