Fallen
Guardian Trilogy
Book 1
Laury Falter
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy Romance
Publisher: Audeamus LLC
Date of Publication: April 1, 2009
ISBN: 978-0-9855110-3-6
ASIN: B00280MFEY
Number of pages: 274 pages
Book
Description:
Fallen
- the first book in the Guardian Trilogy...Maggie is unaware of the terrifying fate that awaits her. It isn’t until she lands in New Orleans for a full year at a private high school and her unknown enemies find her does she realize that her life is in danger.
As a mystifying stranger repeatedly intervenes and blocks the attempts on her life, she begins to learn that there is more to him than his need to protect her and that he may be the key to understanding why her enemies have just now arrived.
EXCERPT
“I
apologize for the delay, Abaddon.”
I
turned my head to find Eran standing beside me, no more than a few
inches away.
Excitement
swelled inside me, so powerful I couldn’t have contained it if I’d
wanted to. The nervousness now displayed on Abaddon’s face gave me
even stronger encouragement.
I
wanted so desperately to reach out and wrap my arms around Eran,
wanted it more than anything in the world. My desperate yearning was
only being held back because I still couldn’t move.
I’m
not sure Eran would have allowed it anyways. He was a warrior, and he
was now engaged in battle. Besides, I was nothing more to him than
someone to save.
Eran
didn’t look my way but kept his focus on Abaddon, who stepped back
a few paces, his confidence faltering.
It
was Sarai who strolled forward, self-assured, placing herself in the
middle.
As
she strolled by Abaddon, she mused, “Don’t worry, I believe I can
handle this one.” Her face curled up into a hideous grin as she
continued her approach.
I
knew then what she planned…but it was too late.
“Eran,
so good to see you again…” she whispered in a low drawl.
“No!” I screamed
enraged, waiting for Eran to fall to the ground, whimpering with
desperation as Rufus had done.
Eran
remained standing.
A
moment passed and Sarai’s face contorted, confusion setting in. Her
state of shock became more defined, deepening further when he finally
replied.
“You
don’t work on me, Sarai…” I watched in disbelief as his
gorgeous smirk, the one I missed so deeply, rose up. Eran turned and
his stunning eyes settled on me, concentrating so intently I could
not have mistaken his message. “I’m already in love.”
The
world changed for me at that moment. As Eran’s confession hung in
the air, I felt the passion and the power in me swell. Nothing was
impossible now.
Sarai’s
mouth fell open, a shaken sigh escaping. She then looked at me, her
eyes narrowing in fury as Eran’s words sunk in.
Eran
flippantly disregarded her, turning to address Abaddon. “You are
outnumbered. You are overpowered. You have allowed yourself to be
cornered. Shoddy work, Abaddon.”
As
I watched their interaction, it dawned on me that Eran was enjoying
this moment and that it appeared to have been long overdue. I felt a
smile on my lips, nearly causing me to giggle.
It
was then Abaddon released me. I fell to the ground, hitting it hard
but overwhelmed with relief. I glanced up, wondering what power Eran
had over Abaddon to give up his hold on me.
In
an instant, I realized what had happened.
Abaddon
had let me go willingly. He needed his energy – all of it – for
another reason…
Leaning
forward, Abaddon’s arms extended, his feet sweeping up from the
ground, as he lunged for Eran.
Laury Falter is a bestselling author of young adult romantic suspense and urban fantasy. She has three series out: the Guardian Trilogy, the Residue Series, and the Apocalypse Chronicles.
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