A Shadow of Wings
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The butterfly riffled past them once more, and Izel chirped and leapt out of his father’s arms. And in three strides, wings beating furiously, he shot up and into the air to snap at the butterfly. He hovered for a moment, then, seeming to realize he was airborne, burbled and turned so his fathers could see.
Cam grabbed Dylan’s hand. “Is he…flying?”
Dylan blinked. “Is that supposed to happen?”
“I don’t think so. I can’t fly.”
Dylan smirked at him. “Jealous?”
“Astonished.”
He laughed. “Oh, baby, I have a feeling our adventures are just beginning.”
Cam laughed too and watched their son experiment with dips and dives over the calm blue surface of the pool. There hadn’t been a creature like Izel for a thousand years. Even his name meant “unique” in Mayan, in tribute both to his origins and to the brave people who guarded him. Perhaps Dylan was right—the future was a great adventure waiting to unfold.
They’d take it all in stride. Whatever fate threw at them, he knew he and Dylan would face it together.
About the Author
Linda Gayle is the wild soul and pseudonym of a mild-mannered English major who loves exploring strange new worlds and fascinating characters. A pacifist vegetarian, she nevertheless loves reading (and writing) intense, blood-and-guts filled action stories spiced with love, sex and romance—the stuff of fantasy and nightmare combined. She lives in New England with her husband, two children, and many, many pets.
She loves to hear from fans and can be reached via her Web site, http://www.lindagaylebooks.com/
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Table of Contents
Copyright
Dedication
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Chapter Seven
Chapter Eight
Chapter Nine
Chapter Ten
Chapter Eleven
Chapter Twelve
Chapter Thirteen
Chapter Fourteen
Chapter Fifteen
Chapter Sixteen
Chapter Seventeen
Chapter Eighteen
Epilogue
About the Author
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