Fated, A Timeless Series Novella (A Timeless Series Companion Novel) (28 page)

“I’m sorry Colt. I didn’t mean to ruin your shirt.”

It was all I could do not to laugh. Here she was,
heart-
broken and
falling apart inside
, and
all she could
do was apologize
about my stupid shirt? That was just like her.

I stroked away the tears on her cheeks, smudging the remnants of her mascara. Her eyelids were puffy and swollen, yet she’d never looked so beautiful. Her soul bared to me, and only me.

“How about you lie down for a while?” I said. “You’re not looking so good.” She was so pale, and I was sure her clothes hadn’t been that loose when I’d left. “When was the last time you ate or drank anything?”

“Yesterday.” Cheyenne closed her eyes. “My head is hurting something awful.”

I had to sigh. Somehow, this didn’t surprise me.

“Wait here
while I make you something to eat and drink,” I said. “I’ll bring some aspirin for your head, too.”

I
laid
her onto the couch, then strode to the kitchen. The fridge was well stocked,
although
a few items had gone bad. Quickly I threw them out, before scouring for bread, ham and cheese. I made some sandwiches, cutting them a bit haphazardly, then stacked them on a tray. Next I hunted for the aspirin, which was in the medication cupboard. A glass of water completed the set, and I carried the whole thing back to the living room.

“Dinner’s ready,” I joked, setting the tray on the coffee table. Cheyenne stared. “Come on, I promise they’re not poisoned.”

The corners of her lips twitched, wanting to smile, but it didn’t get that far. She took the first sandwich and began to nibble. I watched her gnaw through half, before she set it down. I really wished she’d eat more, but forcing her would only make it worse.
I
t was better than nothing
, I supposed
.

I handed her the aspirin, and she downed it. She didn’t reach for her sandwich again, so I gently pushed at her shoulder.

“Rest,” I said. “I’m here, you don’t need to worry about a thing.”

She didn’t say anything, but the creases on her forehead eased.
She settled into my lap, and closed her eyes. Her hair flopped over my jeans, so I ran my fingers through
it
. Her breathing grew soft and even, and she drifted off.

I watched her all evening, and well into the night. I wanted to be sure she’d be alright when she woke. Even without her headache, I couldn’t imagine the pain raging inside her.
I’d dealt with losing Dad so long ago, and I’d never got the chance to miss my mother as she’d died giving birth to me
.
To lose both parents at once, with all the memories of joy and sorrow, must’ve been absolute hell.
And of all people
,
Cheyenne
was the least deserving.
Dragged into our meaningless war like this, and she didn’t even know
why
.
It wasn’t fair.

Cheyenne murmured, her face crinkling, so I slid a
pillow
under her
head
.
My fingers traced her cheek, still moist from her tears.
Oh
,
Cheyenne
,
y
ou’ve lived but for
a fraction of time I have,
yet you’ve endured so much heartache already.
You have so much
still
to live for.
I promise
I’ll
get you through this. I’ll make you smile again.
And
I’ll
always be here
to
protect you, no matter what.

Because I love you.

Timeless Series Novel

Data Sheet

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ee what lies ahead for Cheyenne.

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A Timeless Series Novel

Cheyenne - Released July 15, 2011

Promises - Release date: May 30
, 2012

Daylight - Scheduled release date: Spring 2013

Awakening -
under
edits

The original construction of the Timeless Series ended with Awakening, but if the demand is still great I will continue on with the following.

Deceptions -
under
edits

Revelations -
under
edits

Resolutions -
under
edits

Side stories
/ Extra’s
:

Fated – A Timeless Series Novella – December 10, 2012

(A Timeless Series Companion Novel)

Bailee -
under
edits

Sahara - draft

Timeless Clans Glossary

Timeless – a form of immortality, aging one year for every one hundred years.

Kvech Clan

             
Adalmund – former leader of the Kvech clan - deceased.

             
Jasalyn – spouse to Adalmund – Cheyenne’s grandmother - deceased.

             
Qaysean – former leader of the Kvech clan –
deceased.

Consilador Clan

             
Callon – leader of the Consilador clan
– acting regent for the Timeless Race
.

             
Colt – Cheyenne’s best friend
.

             
Daniel – all around good guy.

Sarac Clan

             
Makhi – former leader of the Sarac clan – deceased.

             
Marcus – leader of the Sarac clan.

Servak Clan

             
Jorell – fo
rmer leader of the Servak clan
– deceased.

             
Sahara – daughter of Jorell –
deceased.

Coltooro Clan

             
Dex – leader of the Coltooro clan.

             
Lilly – spouse to Dex.

Silloquize Clan

             
Koda
– leader of the Silloquize clan.

Laundess Clan

About the Authors

Taming the wilderness of her imagination one story at a time...

Lisa Wiedmeier lives in Idaho with her loving husband, two sons and crazy dog Mandi. She has tamed the wilderness of her imagination and she has recently completed 8 novels in her Timeless Series, with a ninth book upcoming.

Sam Dogra is a recently qualified junior doctor working in the NHS in England. Between reviewing patients, taking blood and getting grilled by consultants, she also writes fantasy fiction and is a fantasy artist. She has completed her first novel The Binding, with two sequels in progress, and the former is due for release in summer 2013.