Fallen
(Guardian Trilogy #1)
Author: Laury Falter
Release Date: April 1st 2009
ISBN:9780985511036
Page: 272 Genre: Paranormal, Young Adult,
Romance
Series: Guardian Trilogy #1
Summary
Fallen – the first book in the bestselling 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.
Excerpt
“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.
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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