As far back as the written word, there have been Watchers. They are an elite group of warriors who work diligently to maintain the balance between good and evil. The Watchers are made up of both humans and supernatural beings alike. Vampires, werecreatures or shifters, fae, witches, warlocks, kindreds, immortal or mortal-it matters not. In each region there is a leader of sorts-a Seer-who possesses the ability to view things in the future and in the past. The Seer is well respected and well protected for, without his or her guidance the Rebellion would surely take over; tipping the scales in evil’s favor. There is one, however, that arrives when the need arises. She is the Keeper-the one who comes when evil grows strong. She has always been born a mortal, but is to become immortal through a bond with two from the supernatural world. The Protectors are unknown until in the presence of the Keeper. Once the bond between the three is established the Keeper gains her immortality and her power-usually an extension and combination of the powers of the Protectors. Until this bond is established, however, the Keeper is vulnerable. Only a few have survived to bond with her Protectors.Reader AdvisoryThis book is a 1900 word novella. It contains some material that may be questionable or offensive to some readers. 18+ ONLYExcerpt: “Uh, guys, you want to tell me what’s going on?” She was thankful that her voice didn’t betray her fear. This was Jed and Donovan. There was no way either of them would ever hurt her. Jed took her hand from the arm of the chair and held it in his, while Donovan knelt at the side of the chair and put his hand over her forearm. Donovan was the first to speak-the look in his eyes changing from hunger to concern in a blink. “Lex, how much has your father told you about the relationship between the Keeper and the Protectors?” “Not much. He told me that the Keeper had two people to protect her and that’s about it. I know the Keeper, I guess that’s me, is supposed to keep the peace between the Immortals. I know that the ones who will protect me will help me do that, and that’s about it. I’ve tried to read the legend in the Book of Immortals, but Dad won’t let me anywhere near it.” She looked between the two men. “Why?”Jed squeezed her hand. He couldn’t tell her of the pictures in the book. It went beyond risqué and he knew Silas had enough trouble talking to her about sex. He could just imagine him trying to explain the drawings. “Honey, did your father tell you that Donovan and I are the Protectors?” She nodded her head and he looked at Donovan again. “The Protectors are not only meant to protect you, but also to be your mates.”
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