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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.
Characters Profile
Magdalene "Maggie" Tanner
Maggie has moved from city to city every three months since she was an infant until landing in New Orleans to finish high school at a private academy. She has no idea her enemies have hunted her for years, that she is married to her eternal love, or that she is the last of her kind.
Eran Talor
Eran Talor is a guardian. His only ward is Magdalene Tanner. He is embroiled in the fight of all eternity but his sole dedication is in keeping Magdalene from harm. He has trained for centuries. He knows what is ahead, he knows the devastation their enemies can bring, and he is ready for it.
EXCERPT
Abaddon’s eyes
met mine, and I turned to head down the dark street toward a quieter spot, a
less public place. I wasn’t sure what Abaddon had in mind, but I knew it wasn’t
going to be pleasant. I didn’t want anyone to accidentally find us or to
valiantly step in, trying to be a hero.
As I headed
farther away from the commotion of Bourbon Street, into the darkness, I didn’t
need to turn to make sure they were following me.
I could feel
them.
As we got farther
from safety, my radar grew more and more intense, as if it was sensing their
anticipation of what was to come.
I approached a
dark alleyway and figured this would be as good a place as any to do it. Only
the hazy illumination of a streetlight reached here, and no doors or windows
could be seen, just the back sides of two buildings.
An efficient
place to die.
It was here and
now. I turned to face Abaddon, startled to find him leaning down, merely an
inch away.
*******************
“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.
About the author:
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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