Road To Shandara (Book One of The Safanarion Order) Read Online Free Page A

slight change in its wings to keep riding along the wind. And then he saw it, just a spark at first, but as he focused he could see the impression of the life force of the hawk shining brilliantly.
    The world faded to gray as he and the hawk became one beating heart. Aaron felt the freedom that came from riding on the wind. The hawk sensed him and dived down hard only to elegantly land on the roll bar of his Jeep looking at him intently. Aaron allowed the hawk to see him by freeing the life force within, revealing the pure awe and respect he had for it. The world of cars, cell phones, and even buildings diminished, allowing nature to shine vibrantly. The world around him jumped into focus. The trees were greener and more lush. The rolling hills of grass and gardens on the college campus shone more brightly basking in the sun. He felt the energy given off by the trees eagerly willing to share with all those around them, but the people who walked among them were gray and closed off, oblivious to the rich world around them. Aaron’s gaze wandered all over taking it all in before returning his gaze to the hawk. Then the hawk let out a cry and took flight.
    Aaron withdrew and his unique view of the world returned to normal, but now he could sense hints of what was so vibrant before. Climbing into his Jeep he noticed a thin leather cord and he looped it through the eyehole on the medallion and tied it around his neck, tucking it inside his shirt. His hands still shook from his encounter with whatever had been in the school. He decided to head back to his grandfathers house.
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    Tara waved to him standing on the lowest rail on the fence while watching the grazing horses. Her long auburn hair spilt gracefully down her back. Her large brown eyes and tanned skin allowed for many admirers, but her heart belonged to Alex. A multitude of opportunities for love shadowed Tara for most of her life, but it was Alex who captured her heart. She intoxicated those around her with her sharp wit and humor. But today, Aaron could tell by her demeanor that she was as grievous as he was even though Reymius wasn’t her true grandfather. His half-sister was four years his senior and remembered precious little of her own mother. Carlowen helped to fill that gap for her when she married their father Patrick.
    “What’s going on?” He asked.
    She turned and inspected him briefly, “What happened to you?” She asked.
    Since they were kids she always knew when something had happened to him and he could never figure out how. Should he tell her what just happened? Oh yeah a ghost attacked me at school today and I have a medallion that seems to be an early warning device. That made a lot of sense. Then he remembered from his wild ride last night that he had some scratches along his face and arms.
    “Nothing much,” he lied. “I kinda don’t know what to do with myself.”
    “Yeah I know the feeling. Don’t want to be here like this, but I don’t want to go anywhere else either,” she surmised. “Bronwyn came by. She had heard about Grandpa.”
    “Well that was nice of her,” he said coolly.
    “I thought so,” Tara said until she noticed him glowering. “Oh come on Aaron she’s a nice girl. You can’t stay mad at her forever.”
    “We’re not all as lucky as you are in love Tara,” he answered.
    Tara stepped down from the rail and looked up at him in such a way that made him feel small and foolish. “One thing you will have to learn dear brother is that sometimes people make mistakes. No one is perfect. Not even you. Forgiveness may not come easily, but when love is involved wouldn’t you want a second chance.”
    He clenched his teeth without realizing it and sighed, “I wouldn’t have betrayed her,” he said stubbornly.
    “Be that as it may. You need to make a choice,” she paused until he looked her in the eyes. “Did it ever occur to you that the reason this tears you up inside is because you still care for her? Those