Free Beloved LifeMate: Song of the Sídhí #1 by Jodie B. Cooper

also acted as insulation that entirely muffled their heartbeat. They had poisonous teeth and claws. They had the ability to disappear like a chameleon.
    Valley - A second dimensional valley covers the same geographical terrain as Earth does. Most Sídhí live within the protection of a valley. A valley can only be entered by a gateway or by porting. Valleys were created thousands of years ago. The most respected theory of how valleys came into existence is The Second Dimensional Balloon Theory.
    The Second Dimensional Balloon Theory - During the Great War, Chi’Kehra (see Chi’Kehra) gathered tremendous amounts of raw synth crystal and began pushing the raw energy into the gateways connecting Earth and Sídhí. Before he could finish - whatever he planned - he died. The energy had no guidance. The gateways overloaded and all the energy exploded outward toward Earth. The explosion created massive valleys, teleporting all living creatures from Sídhí to Earth, and permanently sealing the gateways between Sídhí and Earth.
    Vampire - Race of people originally from Sídhí. Due to synth crystal they have increased sense of smell, sight, strength, mental capabilities, teleporting ability, retractable incisors, and retractable claws. A vampire has the ability to suck blood or bite with venom. Their venom can Change a mundane human into an immortal vampire.
    Clan vampire - Vampires who eat normal/solid human food and (may or may not) drink the blood of a mate or that of an animal. In direct sunshine their eyes turn solid black with no whites. They have a strict code of honor. They detest dhark vampires and elves.
    Dhark vampire (aka Exile) - Vampires who drink the blood of humans and do not eat solid food. In direct sunshine their eyes turn solid red with no whites.
    NOTE: The Glossary of Sídhí Terms contains handpicked words that apply to the above short story. A complete glossary (much longer) is available at Jodie's website.
     

List of Characters
     
    Miranda Trellick
    Race: elf/vampire - exile
    Height: 5'10"
    Hair: white blonde; long, layered to her hips; tends to curl at the ends
    Eyes: Caribbean blue
    Age: 17
    Relationship: Sarah is her older sister
     
    Colin (aka Chi’Kehra)
    Race: elf
    Height: 6'9"
    Hair: midnight black; to his shoulders
    Eyes: Hunter green
    Age: 3,104
     
    Mirk
    Race: Chameleon
    Height: 3'8"
     
    Fritz
    Race: vampire - exile
    Height: 6'5"
    Hair: Blond
     
    Sarah Trellick
    Race: elf/vampire - exile
    Height: 5'10"
    Hair: white blonde; long, layered to her hips; tends to curl at the ends
    Eyes: Caribbean blue
    Age: 19
    Sarah (Miranda’s sister) appears in Forbidden Temptation of a Vampire and Vampire’s Forbidden Territory.
     
    Mentioned in passing:
    Gerald - Chi’Kehra's spy on Earth
    W.L. Kylupspur - author on Sídhí
    Captain Gabriel (aka Gabe) - Head of Colin's personal guard
    Bella – Healer
     

 
     
    Dear Reader,
    Thank you for choosing to read Beloved LifeMate: Song of the Sídhí #1.
    I hope you enjoyed it!
    Jodie B
    Website: http://www.jodiebcooper.com – Website has snippets, deleted scenes, and current information.
    Sídhí World News Blog: http://sidhinews.blogspot.com - micro (or short) stories published as news clips.
     

Books by Jodie B. Cooper
    Sídhí Summer Camp #1
     
    Forbidden Temptation of a Vampire
    - Jared & Katie's story
     
    Vampire’s Forbidden Territory
    - Jared, Katie, and their cabin mates
     
    Song of the Sídhí
     
    Beloved LifeMate
    - Miranda & Colin's story
     
    A Dragon's Dream of Love
    - Leah & Derek's story
     
    Stolen (Love)
    - Eric & Katrina's story
     
    Guardian’s Beloved Mate
    - Guardian Alexander and Lizzie (Leah’s mom)
     
    Sídhí World News
    - Collection of micro (or short) stories published as news clips on the blog Sídhí World News.
     
    For a current list of published books and snippets, please visit Jodie's website.
     

Picture Credits
     
    Photograph used for cover: http:// www .dreamstime.