Immortal: The Soulmate

Immortal: The Soulmate

By Terra James

Copyright © 2015 Terra James

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Dedications

I would like to dedicate this to my two beautiful children, and to the soul mate that God gave me.

Prologue

Emmaline

It seems like it has been days since I heard Dravon say that it would be a few more hours. I feel like we’ve been captured for a lifetime, but I know we have only been here for hours. I am elated Sadie is here with me. I don’t know what I would do without her presence. She is doing as well as can be expected for someone that has become a victim of kidnapping. She acts as if she is not affected by this situation, but I know she has been. Her demeanor shows it, and I can feel it as she distances herself from me. Dravon said our rescue mission is underway. I hope they hurry because I don’t know how much longer I can hold onto my sanity in this cell of blackness. I’m sure Sadie feels the same, but she has been uncharacteristically quiet. I hope she isn’t still feeling guilty. None of this is her fault, and I miss her sarcasm. What will we do if she is emotionally broken beyond repair? Is that even possible?

"Yes, Em, It’s possible, but we won’t allow that to happen. We are going to rescue you. James won’t stop until she is healed." Although I wasn’t trying to communicate with Dravon, we are able to much easier now. Our bond is growing stronger by the minute, and I can feel my soul reaching out for his.

Dravon, our bond is growing stronger. It’s as if our souls are crying out for one another. It’s unlike anything I’ve ever felt.

Em, I feel the intensity as well. It’s painful, but I wouldn’t give up the discomfort because it means that I am bound to you. I wouldn’t give up our bond for anything.

I’m worried about Sadie. I want her to be the same.

This is going to affect her life just as much as yours, if not more. We will just have to be there to love and support her as she heals. James loves her, and he will show her enough love to fix her broken heart. Trust me Em, if it was you, I would pour out my love like an elixir of life to heal you.

I have tears in my eyes. Are you getting sentimental on me, Dravon?

Not sentimental, I am just in love.

I love you, but how did we love each other so much so fast?

It’s the soulmate bond partly, but I have loved you from a distance for a while.

Why didn’t you tell me?

Em, I had a lifestyle secret that could have meant death for you. I couldn’t let that happen, so I chose to ignore my feelings for your protection.

I understand, but I would have loved to have known. The important thing is I know now.

Emmaline, your Gran and I are sorry that you didn’t get to celebrate your birthday. We had a surprise party planned for you, but we wanted to complete the ceremony first. I will make it up to you when you are safely in my arms.

I had forgotten about my party with all the preparations for the ceremony. I was so stressed, scared, and nervous it slipped my mind. I just want to be home safely in your arms too, and I know Sadie needs the same comfort from James’s arms. I’m not really worried about my birthday. I am glad we completed the ceremony first. I couldn’t have survived this without you. I needed your calm reassuring voice.

I will never leave you.

Dravon, I am getting tired again, please hurry.

Chapter One

Chapter One

Dravon

I lay on the sofa basking in the quietness surrounding me. The wolves have gone to the woods surrounding the cabin to hunt before the big battle ensues. Asher and Ren are searching for a suitable place to either hunt an animal or to find a hospital with a blood bank. Although we don’t feed on humans, their blood makes us stronger. I’d say they have chosen the latter. We need everyone to be at full strength to be successful in our rescue mission. I won’t accept anything less for Emmaline, and I know that James feels the same way about Sadie.

I wish I could have gone with them, because I have been weakened by not being able to feed. I need Emmaline like I need air to breath and not just for her blood. I am falling more in love with her. I have been talking to her throughout the few hours while everyone is resting up. She is doing her best, acting as if she is not affected by the situation, but I know better. She is using the fact that she is worried about Sadie to hide her true feelings. She was begging me to hurry the last time we communicated. Although, I’m sure she is more worried about Sadie than she is about herself, I can recognize the fear of the unknown in her voice.

The witches have gathered in the clearing. I overheard Molly saying they needed a magical ritual for the Goddesses to bless them. They aren’t supposed to do any harm, but this situation calls for such disobedience. I hope the witches get the blessing they need, because I’m going to find Em with or without them. They want me to stay behind because of my weakened state. I won’t be left behind, and I’ve made myself heard.

Dravon, if you aren’t healthy enough please stay home.

Em, I will never stay home while you are held captive. You cannot ask that of me, please. Every moment I spend without you is like a day without sunshine. My life grows darker, and I need you to be the light in the oppressive gloom.

Dravon, I need and want you to be healthy when I’m rescued. We have a ceremony to finish. We have a life to begin, and we have our world to save.

There is no discussion… I won’t sit by and let everyone else risk their lives trying to save my soul mate.

Please, Dravon….. Be careful. We need you. I need you, but you are a part of the five and without you I can’t save us all.

I will be cautious. I promise.

I trust you, Dravon.

Have you heard anyone’s thoughts since we last communicated? Do you know where you are at?

I haven’t heard anything. Actually it’s so quiet here it’s scary … like the calm before the storm.

The first place we are going is the last known location of the witch named Haven. Have you seen her yet?

I don’t think so, but it’s difficult to see anything in the blackness. Who is she?

She’s one of the five they want to bind you to. Jerilynn, a witch from your coven, is a part of her family. Haven lives in foster care, and her foster parents gave us a location where she’s been staying. I hope that information leads us to you.

Yes I knew she was their replacement for Sadie, but I was wondering who she was in relation to our coven. Thanks for explaining because this is still confusing to me. When did you meet Jerilynn?

I met her last night when the witches from your coven gathered at your Gran’s cabin.

The entire coven consists of lovely people, and I wished I would have had more time to meet them. I am sure they would’ve been a huge part of my life.

Em, they will be a tremendous part of your life! We have an obstacle to overcome to achieve that but don’t doubt your life will still be the same. Please don’t talk like this is the end. You can’t lose hope. Promise me, Em, you will fight until we can return you to your destiny.

I want you here, Dravon. I miss you. I feel like I can’t breathe without you.

Em, I miss you. I will be there soon, I promise. Please just hold on. Don’t give up! Can you promise these things to me?

I promise….

Is Sadie doing better or is she still distant?

She is still distant. I’m so worried.

James and his pack bounding through the front door disturb my communication with Em. I’m trying to distract her from her doubt. I look up to find James staring at me intently. My nerves are on edge, so I sit up a little more to make eye contact. I am anxious to hear what it is he needs to say.

Have you spoken to Em? he asked worriedly.

Yes, I answer quietly.

Is Sadie doing well?

Yes, they are doing well but very anxious to be home safe.

Have you told Em the plan?

Yes, I have told her the plan to proceed to Haven’s last known location, in hopes that it will lead us to them.

We will be leaving soon.

I am ready to go now, I say anxiously.

I feel eyes on me, and I meet Asher’s stare. He looks as anxious as I feel. Do I look that bad? I try to smile, but I’m unsuccessful. It turns into more of a grimace as my body succumbs to the pain, again. I can hear the witches speaking, but it is drowned out by the pounding in my ears. I am in so much agony I can barely breathe.

He needs more, Molly says quietly.

Hold tight, vamp boy, I have your medicine, Aryanna says with a smirk. She knows I hate the new nickname. Aryanna is very snarky and sarcastic, but she has been a lifesaver with her potion. I know in my heart that I’m not going to last much longer without Emmaline’s blood. She walks over to the sofa where I lay in agony and administers the drops to me. Immediately the pain subsides some. It never dissipates completely, but it’s enough to let me function. Every dose is five more drops, and I think eventually they will run out of ingredients to make it.

Dravon, is the pain better? she asks.

Yes, it never disappears fully, but at least it fades to a minimal amount that I can endure.

Chapter Two

James

Our pack leaves for the hunt, and I feel horrible about not staying behind with Dravon. He looks as terrible as I feel. My spirit continues to decline as time passes and Sadie and Emmaline haven’t been rescued. Even though I am a part of the pack now, I feel as if I’m a still outsider. I’ve become closer to Conner than all of them, because he has been around me more than all of the pack added together.

I miss Sadie more than I ever thought I could miss anyone. The realization that I love her has taken up residence