Total pages in book: 104
Estimated words: 98082 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 490(@200wpm)___ 392(@250wpm)___ 327(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 98082 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 490(@200wpm)___ 392(@250wpm)___ 327(@300wpm)
However, he doesn’t reach for me. He picks up one of my sisters. He beams up at her as he holds her over his head, then kisses her cheek and brings her to his side.
I start to fuss and kick harder. I want to be picked up too. Tanrı smiles down at me and winks as if to tell me my turn is coming. I quiet down.
“We are gathered here to bless these four—”
He’s cut off and I feel like I’m falling. I continue to fall until I’m in another body. This one feels familiar. Annaniah.
Memories of my life as her fill me. I stand before a mirror, and I can see her face. She is beautiful with her long, thick, dark hair and pretty brown eyes and skin. Her gaze is that of a warrior.
I remember Kendrick training her to be fierce. I remember it being hard, but I never gave up. Suddenly, I’m engulfed in flames and it’s like I’m falling again.
This time, I’m not in a human body. I’m in spirit form. I feel stronger and more powerful. A howl sounds and thunder rumbles around me.
“I did not get to bless you that day, my child. You were one of two I missed. However, I’ve never forgotten you.
“I had to bless you in another form. All of this was for this time. Use the spirit of the fire wolf within you.
“This is your battle to be won. Annaniah, Api Kecil, Taylor Ann. No matter the name I call you by, you are who you are. A chosen one.”
Everything goes black and I’m surrounded by flames. Two figures walk through the darkness and Annaniah and Api Kecil appear. We all stand in silence at first.
Api Kecil is the first to break the silence. “We are all one. You were gifted with a fire that burns bright. You are your mate's equal. He taught you how to use your powers through me. Remember.”
“We are also one. Kendrick helped me train to become stronger, faster, better. Remember.”
“Tanrı made you for this moment. Don’t second-guess yourself,” they say in unison.
“Remember.” Echoes in my head. “You are ready.”
Let It Burn
Irelease a roar as I come out of the vision, kicking and punching. Power like I’ve never felt before surges through me. I can also feel my sisters as theirs pulse through the air, so palpable I can taste it.
“You’ve never been alone, and you were never the weakest link. Your power was just hidden,” Lee Ann says in my head.
“I get it now. I understand.”
“This was our destiny. The Council of the Phoenix and the fire sirens will rise again. Born of ash, risen through song.”
Ray releases a roar that shakes everything around us. I feel it in my soul. She absorbs the wall of wind surrounding us. I then pull in the wall of fire before the wall of ice disappears. I land in a crouch with my arms held behind me and my chakrams in my hands.
Smoke pours from my nostrils as my power pulses in my veins. Flames light my chakrams, flowing from my hands. Embers begin to rise from the floor where I stand.
Looking up through my lashes, I glare at Seraphina who’s staring back at me. Quickly, I glance around for Bradan who once stood where she is. I found all our mates trapped. Bradan is roaring in anger as he’s engulfed in flames.
“They are strong, but this is our house. Bring them down,” Lee Ann says in my head.
“The fire bitch is mine,” I snarl.
I don’t have to think about it this time. I flash to Seraphina and grab her by her hair before I teleport to Bradan’s secret place. Once we are in the underground great hall I toss the bitch by her hair across the room. I land on my feet and dig my heels in as I slide with my own landing.
“Taylor, baby. You can do this. I’m watching, baby girl. I’m with you. I can see through your eyes. Kill the bitch and have no mercy,” Bradan says in my head.
“No problem, babe. I’ll make it quick and then I’m coming for my man.”
“I’ll be waiting.”
Seraphina gets to her feet and shakes her head as if to clear it. I stalk to her right as she begins to move to my left. I punch at the air and a ball of fire flies at her.
I’m taken by surprise when she opens her palm and absorbs it. I nod to myself as I note that something has changed. I’m not going to underestimate her.
“You weren’t expecting that, were you? My parents have unlocked my true powers just for me to kill you and your mate,” she cackles.
I shrug and change course. I run at her, moving lightning fast. Then, I throw a few blows up close. I land a punch to her face and two body shots. From the look on her face, she wasn’t expecting the force behind the blows or how fast I came at her.