“Neal” snippet from “Charmeine” 1st novel “The Light-Bearer Series” by Emily Guido

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“Neal” snippet from “Charmeine” 1st novel “The Light-Bearer Series” by Emily Guido

Tabbruis nodded, “So, I take it my brother Neal that you were sent by Dmitri?”
Neal nodded and said with a deep gruff voice in an African accent, “Dmitri thought I had particular skills in this kind of security and sent me to assure you and your family’s safe passage from the Elder Council and their Temple Guards, since I was one.”
Shane was alarmed and threw his arm over Charmeine and said, “Wait! You are a Blood-Hunter? How can we trust that you won’t hurt my Mom?”
Tabbruis opened his mouth to try to calm Shane down.
Neal immediately spout off to Shane, “I am a Blood-Hunter and an Elder, I also was a Temple Guard for the Elder Council, but I have changed. I do not partake in killing humans and do not hunt or bother Light-Bearers. I have a dear friend who is a Light-Bearer also. I do not hold grudges or hurt Light-Bearers as long as they do not bother me. Let me put it this way, I practice tolerance.”
Treating Shane like an insolent child Neal continued, “You see, there are some Elders, like your father, who are tolerant and accepting of others. Elders who believe the only way to exist on the Earth is in peace. We do not seek violence but peace with the humans and Light-Bearers. We do not wish for anyone to die at our hands. We, and more like us, are unique, but I hope and pray that tolerance will come to our race.
Listen to me… this is not the first time I have ever experienced a Blood-Hunter take a Light-Bearer for a mate, let alone have a child, but that family did not fare well. I am pledging my protection to your family so what happened to the other Blood-Hunter and Light-Bearer will not happen to my good and loyal friend, Tabbruis. He and your family have my word of honor.”
Neal extended his hand to Tabbruis.
Tabbruis took his hand and said, “Thank you Neal, and I have missed you my good friend and brother.”
Shane still doubtful said, “I apologize for my insinuation, I just want Char… my mom to be okay.”
Neal said, “I will shield her with my life.”
Charmeine looked into Neal’s eyes and asked, “Do you plan on protecting my whole family?”
Neal returned her gaze and answered, “I will with my life.”
Then Charmeine smiled big, and she knew instantly Neal was telling the truth. She said, “Well, I can’t exactly call part of my family Neal, what is your given name?”
Neal said, “My given name died a long time ago.” He looked out the window while Tabbruis put his hand on his shoulder. He said with a sigh, “But my friends call me Neal.”
Charmeine looked at Tabbruis and Shane, extended her hand to Neal and said, “Neal is a new member of our family. He is our brother now. I am so pleased you are with us Neal.”
Neal smiled at this and said, “You have a light which shines as bright as the sun. No wonder Tabbruis was attracted to you. I will accept you as my sister as I have accepted Tabbruis as my brother. Your family will be safe as long as I live. I will be your family’s Protector.”
At this, the tension in the Hummer began to end. Charmeine knew their mission was all the same, safety and protection of their family.

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