Blankenship Raging Hearts

The Guardian Heart Crystal Book 3
1. Auflage 2017
ISBN: 978-88-7304-189-4
Verlag: Tektime
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: 0 - No protection

E-Book, Englisch, 450 Seiten

The Guardians have always loved and protected their priestess above all else, but when it comes to just whom she belongs to... jealousy can be a dangerous game. Among the immortal brothers, one has always loved her the most.

Toya would fight all odds to stay by Kyoko's side whether it be demons, his brothers, or his love. In a moment of passion, Toya finally claims his heart's desire. That moment is forever changed when Kyoko is taken from his world by the heartless fates above. Believing he is cursed, Toya gives in to his demon blood, falsely accepting that his reason to live has forsaken him.

When another guardian claims her, Toya finds he must defend her against the worst enemy of all... himself.

PUBLISHER: TEKTIME

Autoren/Hrsg.

Blankenship, Amy

Leseproben

Chapter 1 "Dangerous Kisses"
"I just need to go home for a day or two." Kyoko sighed to herself as she leaned back against the bark of a huge tree. She drew her legs up in front of her and laid her chin on her knees as she sat between the tree’s outreaching roots. To say she was miserable would have been an understatement. She was tired, dirty and getting aggravated because they hadn't run across any talisman in the last several days. That was a fact that had Toya sulking. Their small motley group had decided to take a break for a couple of days. Kyoko cocked an eyebrow knowing it was either take a break or strangle each other. She blew her bangs out of her eyes silently agreeing. Suki had taken off for the closest town to see an acquaintance about more slayer weapons. Shinbe had taken off after her, walking next to her with his hand coming up behind her as if to feel her butt. The smack that followed had been the highlight of Kyoko’s day. She smirked knowing Shinbe had just not wanted Suki wondering around the countryside by herself. He was only trying to protect her but instead of saying that, he simply pretended to be the letch they all knew and loved. Looking around, she noticed Kamui must’ve taken off with Kaen again. He’d been doing that a lot lately. Kyoko smiled to herself wishing she had that same freedom. Kaen was a fire sprite and could turn from human form into a dragon at will. Kamui would then climb onto his back and they would fly all over the land, sometimes staying gone for days at a time. Glancing over at Toya, who was leaning against the tree beside her, Kyoko noted that his head tilted down quickly when he saw her look his way. 'He’s watching me again,' Kyoko thought to herself as she felt heat rise into her cheeks. He’s been acting strange for the last couple of weeks… but then… when doesn’t Toya act strange? She grinned at her own joke. She glanced away as her hand came up to touch the small sack attached to the long leather strap she wore around her neck. She could feel the small slivers of crystal hidden within the thin leather. Her thoughts instantly turned to Hyakuhei, their enemy. She couldn’t understand how someone so strikingly beautiful could be so cruel and unpredictable. Kyoko cocked an eyebrow reminding her self that looks could be deceiving… especially in a land overrun with demons. As Hyakuhei collected pieces of the talisman he became stronger, even though he was extremely powerful to begin with. With the ability to take the weaker demons within himself and thrive on their power, he became more dangerous with every battle. If he ever gained all the pieces of the talisman, he’d then be able to breach the barrier between the demon and human world. If that happened, he would let the demons into her world and the humans wouldn’t stand a chance. Toya had been leaning there, pretending he was asleep for almost an hour now, waiting to see what Kyoko would do. After all, it wasn’t like he had anything to do now that he’d been overruled on continuing the talisman hunt. His breath seized in his chest as he watched her face tilt up to the sunlight and he felt his stomach clench. It seemed everything she did lately made him think about… keeping her. Toya silently wondered if once this was over, if she would just go back to her world and forget all about him. Sometimes he found himself wishing this war would never end and that’s another reason he’d agreed to allow this break. His golden eyes softened with a hidden longing as she stood up and her long, silky auburn hair started blowing in the breeze. Kyoko had never been good at sitting still for too long and her nerves were already starting to fray from boredom. Needing something to take her mind off the mess she’d made in this world, she stood up and started for a nearby path. "Toya, I'm going to go for a walk, okay?" Kyoko called over her shoulder as she took off… to where, she didn’t know. She bit her bottom lip when she didn't hear him following her. Fine… she didn't want him to come on a walk with her anyway. She cocked an eyebrow at the silent lie. They’d been walking for days so why in the world was she doing it when she didn’t have too. No wonder he hadn’t offered to keep her company. She slowed down, sulking. Toya had been acting so odd lately. She was getting whiplash from the sudden changes in his personality and was tired of obsessing over it. Kyoko decided to just keep going until she was so tired she’d just sleep for the next couple days. Toya stood up, wanting nothing more than to follow her. He shoved away from the tree and took a step to do just that, than stopped mid-stride. He leaned back against the tree in a huff. "Oh no, I’m staying right here… where it’s safe." He breathed through clinched teeth forcing himself not to follow her like a stalker. It was all he could do today to keep his distance anyway. He didn’t sense any demons nearby and figured she’d be safe for a while. The silver guardian inhaled deeply as he slid down the tree and settled against it. Kyoko’s scent was still in the clearing and it was driving him crazy. It happened every time he spent too much time alone with her. He’d start acting weird and she’d get mad, than he would say something stupid and make it worse. If he knew for sure she wouldn't reject him, then he’d reach out to her like he’d wanted to do since the first moment he had saw her. Toya glared down at his hands wondering why every time he tried, something happened to ruin it. Kyoko walked for quite a while thinking bashing thoughts about the male population in this world and her own world. The splashing sounds of cascading water brought her attention back to her surroundings. Looking around, she saw a crystal clear pool of water with a small waterfall constantly feeding it. “It’s amazing how in a land of monsters, some things can be so beautiful,” She whispered in awe. Her emerald eyes lit up as she took it all in. Not sensing anything in the water that might hurt her or want to fight, Kyoko started stripping, knowing they were a long way from any type of village. She couldn't believe her luck coming across this all by herself and she wasn't about to let the opportunity pass her up. Sticking her toes in first to test the water, she nearly melted finding it naturally heated. Kyoko waded into the water and splashed it up on herself, loving the cleansing feel of it. She’d been so spoilt in her own world, taking for granted that she could take a hot shower whenever she wanted. This world was a completely other matter. Stepping closer to the waterfall, she let it shower down on her hair and felt more tranquil then she had in a long time. She loved having something to think about besides Toya for a little while. She was tired of being in a funk because of him and his mood swings. Lately, all he had to do was look at her and she would blush. That made her angry. He was all about finding the talisman and killing demons. When Toya faced the demons, sometimes he could be more frightening then the evil he was fighting. Truth was, most people thought Toya hated everyone… it was just his personality. She was constantly reminding herself that he was far from human and didn’t live by their rules… none of the guardians did. However, sometimes she would get a glimpse of the man behind the guardian. It was in those rare moments that he seemed different… softer. He would accidentally do something that proved he cared for her more then he let on. He was the only one of the five guardians that could cross the Heart of Time into her world and she wondered why. Did it mean something? Were they secretly linked together more than her and the other guardians? Kyoko huffed to herself in disappointment because she was still thinking about Toya after deciding not to. She scrubbed her skin and hair until it shone and then laid back on the surface of the water. She wasn’t ready to abandon such a lovely place just yet. There was no telling if she’d ever see it again. She cleared her mind as she listened to the water lapping at her ears. Closing her eyes, Kyoko relaxed and let the water cradle her. ***** Kyou had been following his brothers from a distance… often ridding the area surrounding them of the demons that stalked the girl’s every move. He’d come to the conclusion that either his brothers were growing lazy or the enemy was growing stronger. The demons that hunted them were gaining strength. He could sense a separation within the group and growled disapprovingly. He inhaled deeply and followed the scent that called to him. Moments later he reached his target. Kyou looked down at the crystalline water’s as he hovered high in the air, turning his angelic face to the girl that lay on the water’s glittering surface. No emotion showed in his expression as he let his gaze caress her body. His silver hair drifted in the slight wind as shimmering strands hung down his back all the way to his thighs. He could smell her sweet scent from the height he was at, where he’d come to a dead stop. Kyou was addicted to her scent, this girl they were destined to protect. His golden orbs watched her as she laid upon the water like a naked water goddess beckoning him to her. She was the one who’d brought the Guardian Heart Crystal back to their lands, causing nothing but turmoil and danger. The shattering of the crystal had decided her fate quickly. She now belonged to the guardians though he doubted she realized that fact. His lips parted as he watched the girl he’d tried to kill in the beginning but could never bring himself to do it. In truth, had he really wanted her dead… she would be...