Free Sons of Amber by Bianca D'Arc Page A

you."
    Zeke squeezed her hand. "Angela is the best. You'll see."
    And so permission was granted and Zeke was allowed to marry his unexpected love.
    Mike stood up as Zeke's best man, while Agatha filled the role of Angela's bride's maid.
    Amber and Rachel sat beside each other, both beaming as a stately, older, male priest recited the traditional words that would join Zeke and his angel forevermore.
     
     
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    "I never expected this," Amber said a short while later to Rachel as they shared a moment of quiet before she had to leave. "I know."
    "Is it true you can see the future?"
    Rachel tilted her head. "And do you, a woman of science, believe in such things?"
    Amber's eyes narrowed. "I've seen many things in my time, and I've studied the human brain in some detail. I know there are still many things we cannot explain about psi abilities and that they do exist in some rare cases. I also know that the population of Espia had more than its share of psychic phenomena before the virus."
    Mother Rachel nodded deeply. "We are the Order of Chion. All of our ancestors had some psychic ability when they left Espia for this planet, but it does not always breed true. Some of us have the abilities of our ancestors and some do not."
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    "But you do." It wasn't a question.
    Again, Rachel nodded. "I have foreseen an end to this plague, and many happy marriages among your Sons. The only advice I can offer at this time is to not stand in their way. The love they find with the women lucky enough to claim them is hope for our future, Amber. There is a solution out there, and you will see it in your lifetime. Your Sons will play their role, but unexpected aid will come and when it does, you need to remember your goals, not the tragedies of yesterday. You must get past your anger and look to the future—as must we all."
    Doctor Waithe thought on the seer's words for a long moment. Rachel offered hope, but intimated great changes ahead, especially for her Sons. If she was to be believed, they would start to marry in greater numbers. Amber had to make new calculations and try to anticipate what this unexpected development might do to her carefully laid plans.
    "I'll take your words to heart, Mother Rachel. Thanks for giving me hope." She turned to go, knowing her ship was waiting for her to depart.
    "Just remember, Doctor," Rachel called softly after her, "Fate plays a much larger role in our existence than you might envision. Do not discount the power of destiny, or that of the most unstoppable force in the universe… love."
     
     
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    And later that night, Zeke finally won his bet. He made his angel scream with pleasure.
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About the Author
    A life-long martial arts enthusiast, Bianca enjoys a number of hobbies and interests that keep her busy and entertained such as playing the guitar, shopping, painting, shopping, skiing, shopping, road trips, and did we say…um…shopping?
    A bargain hunter through and through, Bianca loves the thrill of the hunt for that excellent price on quality items, though she's hardly a fashionista. She likes nothing better than curling up by the fire with a good book, or better yet, by the computer, writing a good book.
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