Myopia (Young Adult Zombie Paranormal Romance) (Wisteria Series) by Bisi Leyton Read Free Book Online Page A

explained. “The rate things are going here, I would not be surprised if they tried to kill Coles.”
    “How can you say that?”
    “I am saying he should do something before things get out of hand. Because when humans get frustrated, things become dangerous. They will not stand for it, if they feel they are being treated badly. Even if he is right.”
    She felt a pain in her heart because he was right. Since her mother and Coles married, Wisteria had received a lot more abuse than ever before from the residents. At the same time, things had gotten a little easier for them, since Coles was the head of the island’s security. Soldiers always brought their rations to the farm, so she never had to queue anymore. She no longer got stuck with rotten food, by accident . But, like before, she still had to earn her keep and go to school.
    Seeming to sense her angst, he ran his fingers down along her braids. “Perhaps things will not get that bad.” He studied the tips of her hair and seemed to take the scent in. Weaving the strands of hair around his hand, the very tips of his fingers glowed and she could feel her hair growing. She didn’t know why he did it or if he knew he was doing it.
    Reaching the middle of her back, her hair was now longer and fuller than it had ever been. It had never before grown longer than eight or nine inches.
    Pulling her braids out of his hand, she remembered he was leaving. “Well, if Coles doesn’t do something, we might starve this winter, anyway.” She just then decided that he couldn’t insult her one moment and then act like everything about her infatuated him the next.
    He drew her back to him. “I promise, Smythe will never starve.” Resting his hand on her waist, he gently planted kisses to the top of her head as he caressed her neck.
    “I’m confused.” Shrugging him off, she stepped away, but she was starting to feel very warm and her hands were sweating. “You said---?”
    He appeared behind her, and whispered in her ear, “Sing for me.”
    “Why? No, let go of me. I want to go home.”
    “You know I cannot make music. And after hearing your music, I realize no one else alive can do it like you.”
    “I don’t feel like it.” Returning to the rug, she grabbed her backpack and headed to the door.
    “Have I upset you?” He blocked the way.
    “No.” She grinned as wide as she could make herself. “I’m just tired.” Talking about what he’d said just made her sound needy and pathetic.
    “Rest here.”
    She glanced back over at the carpet.
    “Please, stay. I have to return to Jarthan tonight and I do not want to go.” He sighed heavily. “I like it when you are here. Just stay a bit longer and sing a little… if you want to. Please?” His large green eyes darkened as they did when he was seriously annoyed or sad.
    He is manipulating me . Wisteria released a weary sigh.
    “I am sorry, if I did say something that hurt you. You are my—I do not know how to explain it, Wisteria Kuti.”
    She squinted at him. “You’re trying to control me.” Her fake smile gave way to a genuine grin.
    “It is only fair. You control me.”
    “Bach—”
    Moving into her personal space, he kissed her. He took her hand and led her back to the rug.
    She did finally sing for him, and he drifted asleep in her arms.

CHAPTER FOUR

    Bach stepped through the threshold, which served as a portal between Earth and Jarthan. Once on the other side, he was immediately entranced by how magnificent the raging Astolat River roared below the stone bridge he was standing on. Moving away from the black glass of the threshold, he headed across the bridge. Halfway across, he paused and took in the wondrous sight of Jarthan Castle. The massive white stone palace had been built into Jarthan Mountain over a thousand years ago.
    “Bach.” Alba, the daughter of the Lord of Jarthan, waved to him from the white steps carved into the side of the mountain. She was his old friend and Enric’s little