Cupid's Daughter by Libby Sparks Read Free Book Online

little sitting area in front of us. Suddenly, the mall door opened and a pretty teenager came out with her friends. She was tall and blonde; her pink sun dress flowed in the breeze. They were giggling and laughing and a familiar feeling came over me, the magnetic pull. Adam was in luck, he was going to get his wish after all. I gave him a smile before closing my eyes and feeling for the other end of the pull.
    Within seconds, I felt it to my right. I opened my eyes and scanned the area and landed on a boy about the same age as the teenage girl. He was reading a book under a tree, lost in the story. He would have never noticed her even if she fell on him...or would he? Then I felt inspired.
    I rubbed my fingers together and imagined the magnetic pull closing between them. Suddenly the girl glanced over and spotted the cute book worm boy. She stopped what she was saying in mid-sentence and began walking over to him. Just as she reached his feet, I snapped my fingers and she tumbled over his legs.
    Finally, the boy looked up from his book and saw the girl. She was giggling at her clumsy ways and he blushed as he assured her it was fine. He helped her up and, just as they were both standing together, I opened my hand to reveal a tiny arrow.
    "Wait!" Adam whispered in alarm and grabbed my wrist. "You actually shoot them with an arrow? I thought that was a myth."
    "Nope." I gave the arrow a little flick of my finger and sent it flying right through the girl, landing in the boy's chest. Immediately, signs of love were evident all over their faces. That was it.
    "There," I said and turned to Adam. "Easy as that. Now they will live happily ever after." I dropped my gaze to my lap, trying to hide the ping of jealously I felt.
    "So what about yours?"
    I snapped my head up to look at him and his beautiful face that I was growing fond of. He had a serious look now, one I hadn't seen yet.
    "My what?"
    "Your happy ever after."
    "I don't get one of those," I replied under my breath. Although, I know he knew the answer. Cupids don't get to fall in love. It taints us, leaves us unable to do our jobs. "And, even if I could, I'd have to be matched with another half mortal. And I don't even know of any, I'm sort of special."
    "Yeah, you are." I heard him whisper to himself as he looked away. I didn't reply or even let on that I heard him. I was too busy dealing with the confusion I felt inside. I wanted to spend more time with Adam, and not on a work basis. I wanted to stare at his flawless face everyday and let him hold my hand.
    Was this what love felt like? I shook my head. No, I wasn't even capable of those feelings...was I? Maybe the mortal side of me was. The thought that I could be right scared the living hell out of me.
    "I'd better get home," I announced and stood up. I had to get away from him. Maybe I could request a client transfer. Let my mom deal with him.
    "Are you sure?" he stood too and tried to hold my hand but I casually stuck them both in my jacket pockets.
    "Yeah, I've been gone all day and my roommate is working. I have to let the dog out."
    "You have a roommate?" he asked in surprise. "And a dog? I thought you didn't like dogs."
    "I don't like your dog," I kidded and nudged his shoulder playfully. "But she's sitting for our neighbour, so I should go," I replied. "And, yes, I have a roommate."
    Adam's mouth twisted at the corners. "Has she read my file?"
    I laughed. "No, but she saw your picture."
    "Oh really? And what did she think?"
    I began to walk and he kept pace next to me. I was thankful to have gotten past the awkward sensation so quickly. "She said you were okay."
    "Okay?" he exclaimed in mock surprise. "I'm a godly beauty!" His laughter was contagious and I found myself unable to resist.
    "Fine, she said you were gorgeous and even asked if I could match her with you."
    "Oh, well, maybe I'll have to meet this roommate. What's her name?" He was playing with me, the devious grin on his face gave it away.
    I punched him