“I was hoping maybe you had finally realized you can’t convince me.”
“I won’t stop trying.You must be separated from your mates in order to survive.”
Willow had said that statement to El over and over again for the past week.El didn’t understand how of why Willow thought separating El from them would enhance her survival.El couldn’t imagine being anywhere safer than when she was in their home surrounded by her mates.
“I wish you would explain your statement more,” El told her knowing Willow wouldn’t.
“I know you do, and I wish I could, but I mustn’t.”
“How many guardians are there?”El asked, hoping to try a different tactic.
“There are four of us all charged with seeing this prophecy through and keeping you alive in the process.”
“When did you find out you were a guardian?”
“I’ve known my whole life.As soon as I could speak, I was taught the prophecy and my part in it.I was trained in the art of healing, as well as how to help you discover your beasts.”
“What did your mother think about you being chosen as a guardian?”El continued her questions.
“She was honored, as am I.To be chosen to be a healer is one gift, but to also be a guardian; the Mother honors me too much.”
“I wish I was as grateful as you are.I find myself a bit put off at all the gifts the Mother has given me,” El confessed.
“You have been tasked with much, but that’s also why the Mother gave you four mates.She knew your journey would be long, but you weren’t meant to go it alone.”
“I know.I just wish I had more information.Like why did my mother have to leave me?What would my life have been like had she got to raise me?”
“Only the Mother can answer those questions.The one thing I do know is that your birth mother loves you very much and she did what she had to do in order to protect you.”
“I’m starting to hate your vague statements as much as my mate’s do,” El laughed.
Willow laughed then too.
“I know, but in time you’ll get more information.”
El’s cell phone rang, pulling her from her thoughts.It was Persia.El realized that she hadn’t checked in with her best friend for a while, and figured Persia was going to give her an ear full.
“Hey, Persia,” El answered.
“Hey, girl.What the heck have you been doing?I haven’t heard from you in weeks.”
“I know, sorry.Things are just crazy,” El replied.
“Crazy?Things okay with the new man?”
“They’re better than they were.”
“Well, what are you doing right this second?”Persia asked.
“A friend and I are sitting by the pool.”
“Oh, so now you have new friends that are allowed to come hang.I’m hurt,” Persia said, jokingly.
“She’s a friend of my m— husbands,” El said, quick to catch herself.
“Well, would you and your friend like to come down and taste some of my new concoctions?I need a second opinion and some girl time.”
“That sounds wonderful.Let me just double-check some things, and I’ll call you right back,” El chirped.
