Mystic Militia (27 page)

A deep chuckle rumbled in Gideon’s chest. “She is no longer a child,
Brother
Gabriel. And I will continue her education from here.”

“Why are you doing this?” Gabriel
demanded,
frustration clear in his melodious voice.

“Because I can,” Gideon snapped in return.

“I don’t understand.”

“Aye, you do. That is the reason you stink of fear. You understand exactly what I intend for your precious ‘daughter’.” Gideon started back toward the barracks.

“Will it ease your pain to hurt Naomi?”

“That’s what I intend to find out.” He tossed the words over his shoulder without turning around.

“She has done nothing to deserve this, Gideon. I will do everything in my power to protect her from you.”

“Good.” He paused at the corner of the building. Penetrating the shadows with the golden intensity of his glare, he knocked Gabriel back a step. “I welcome the conflict,
brother
. I have grown quite accustomed to war.”

About the Author

Anything-but-Ordinary is Cyndi's creed and her writing reflects her dedication to the concept. She writes in a variety of genres, but seems happiest in outer space. Her books have been nominated for numerous awards, and
Taken by Storm
was named Best Fantasy/Science Fiction Romance of the year by
Romance Reviews Today
.

She lives in Colorado with her high school sweetheart turned husband of many years. With a pampered cat curled on the corner of her desk, she dreams of fascinating words and larger than life adventures -- and wouldn't have it any other way! 

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