A Controller's Destiny (Unit Matched #3) by Mary Smith Read Free Book Online Page B

He smiles at me.
    “What’s going on, Dad?” Xaviera asks. I can feel her panic. I know that she’s thinking that it has something to do with Thaddeus and Amaya. I rush to her and quickly calm her. I don’t want her or the baby to be upset.
    “I have something very important to tell the six of you and it’s vital that you all listen to everything I say before you all fly off the handle. Understood?”
    We all nod. I already know what is happening, but the rest will not be so compliant.
    “I want to tell you all a story and then I’ll explain how it affects everyone in this room.” The King walks around his desk and leans on the front of it.
    Everyone is looking at each other, but I keep my head down. I already know this story.
    “We all know that there are different clans around the world that are connected to Mother Nature, like we are. Each clan has their own rules and leaders. Mother Nature split us all up to ensure the balance all over the world. There’s one clan, in the southern United States, that isn’t as friendly as we are. For the past century, it has become more and more criminal. Their leader is a man named Zane. He isn’t a pleasant man at all. I, and several other Royals, have tried to help him, but he doesn’t listen.
    “Now, the clan has taken on what can only be called, black magic. They are using their powers for evil. They are robbing real world citizens, dealing drugs, and who knows what else. I have been watching this clan closely because there is more to them than just the illegal aspect. He is also taking on banished citizens.
    “Mother Nature, many years ago, came to Earth in a dream of a Unit citizen and told her a story. A story on how one person would be able to defeat this evil and unite all the clans as one. The female wrote down the story and told the King and Royals of it. It became a prophecy of sorts. Not many people believed her until now.”
    The King stops and takes a breath.
    “What does the prophecy say, Dad?” Xaviera whispers.
    The King looks at me and I nod.
    “Gia.” He calls for me to come forward. I release Graham’s hand and step forward. “Would you like to take this?”
    I nod and turn to my friends. Amaya and Xaveria’s eyes are as wide as silver dollars. I’m not nervous right now. I’m determined to tell them the truth; I want them all to know.
    “The dream happened to my great-grandmother, who was also a Controller. She wrote it all down. It stated that there were going to be six Unit citizens and the story depicted what would happen. Two would be strong. Two would break the rules. One was from a different bloodline. And one would make the ultimate sacrifice. Xaviera and Oliver are the strongest. Thaddeus and Amaya broke the rules. Graham’s parents are both Controllers, and he’s a Protector, and I’m the remaining one.” I quickly rush out the last part and continue. “It also told us of a great fight that will happen, because the one that brings us all together is the baby.”
    Thaddeus and Xaviera gasp.
    I look at my dear friend. “Your son is going to be a great leader, but Zane wants him and essentially me.”
    “Why does this Zane want you?” Graham’s voice is laced with anger.
    “Because I’m not only a Controller. I’m special. I’m different.”
    “What do you mean?” Amaya looks me up and down as if I’m about to grow a second head.
    I look at the King and he nods. Instantly, I relax and open my mind completely. The blue orbs form in my hands and I begin to rotate them.
    I can control all the elements, like a Royal. I’m strong, like a Protector. I can control all emotions, like a Controller, and the orbs help me protect the baby.
    Everyone gasps as I send all the thoughts to them.
    Zane wants me because Mother Nature created me as the ultimate sacrifice.
    “What is it?” Xaviera’s tears stream down her face. “What’s the sacrifice?”
    I swallow back the lump in my throat and look at Graham. My Matched. I turn