Free Gemini of Emreiana by Kristen DaRay Page B

liked you. I guess that was really the empathy. Anyway, I realized that if you knew about all the danger you were in, you wouldn't have really lived. I also realized that if you knew who you truly were sooner , you would want to find your mother. It was my choice not to tell you." Trish walked over and sat on my bed. I knew she was trying to get to a point, but there was only one thing I wanted to know right now.
    "So, what does this have to do with Kyle?"
    Trish sighed. "The thing is, I wanted you to live how you wanted to, not out of fear. It's true that Emréians don't date. We court and typically bond in marriage with one person. I like Kyle. I really do, and I had thought that you would end up together."
    "Thought? We are together." I raised my eyebrow.
    "But, you will never truly be bonded with him." It was a weird thing how something I didn't understand could still pierce my heart that much.
    I swallowed hard not sure what to ask besides, "Why?"
    "Carson, I wish I would have been more straight about this, because, believe me, I know it hurts. Emréians, when they marry and they have their night together, they bond. It's electrifying and it seals the couple together, bonding them forever. It's something in our hormones that locks us with that person. Unfortunately, humans do not have that type of hormone. Even if you married, it would not be the type of true love that connects you to him. Your mind would be forever clouded, and once you found the person you were to be bonded to, you would just end up hurting Kyle. Do you love him? Yes. Love can be shared by anyone. However, to love someone on the intimate level is so much more than that for us."
    "So you’re saying that what I feel for Kyle is love, but not true love?"
    "Yes. And, if you take the crown, everyone is going to expect you to marry someone you can truly be bonded to because it gives the people more respect for you to be bonded."
    "I can't believe this." I groaned.
    "It's not the worst thing." Aunt Trish smiled. "When I bonded with your uncle, there was nothing that could change how I felt about him. The same will come for you."
    "I never knew you were married?" I questioned her. Never had she mentioned ever being with anyone. I had honestly thought that she just never cared to date.
    "He died the night of the attack. We decided to bring you here. He was going to come with us, but stayed behind to defend the ship while it took off." That was all she said about him before standing up. Trish pulled her shirt down over her skirt and wiped a stray tear from her eye.
    "Now, come eat before you go out tonight."
    "I'll be right down." I curled up in my chair.
    Aunt Trish nodded her head and shut the door behind her.
    I started to realize that I shouldn't be angry about her decisions. She gave up everything to save me. She had to let go of her home planet, her family, and watch her husband die just to save me.
    What made me so special other than a stupid prophecy?
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

CHAPTER SIX
    I sat quietly in the car next to Aaronmon. He hadn't said much to me since we left the house and, for some reason, I didn't like that. Not that I liked being told I would never truly be with Kyle. I meant, I did truly love him; I couldn't imagine my life without him. How could our love not be true love? He made me happy. I felt comfortable around him, more comfortable than when I was with anyone else. Romantically and physically, I thought I felt everything any other girl would feel.
    Aaronmon cleared his throat. "So, tell me about Kyle."
    "Ah, so he speaks." I curved my lips slightly. His eyes cut from the dark road to me. I sighed. "We have known each other since kindergarten, and we grew up together. Then a few years ago we started dating." When I said this, I could feel an awkward vibe coming from Aaronmon.
    "I know I’m not from Earth, but I have learned quite a bit about it. I know about young teens..." He trailed off.
    My face grew warm with