“You are playing with fire,” Ansgar stepped out onto the bridge. “Can’t you see the glow?”
“Stay away from her,” Caden growled. “Let her be.”
“I know what it is…” Ansgar said slyly, drawing his own sword. “I know what she is capable of… do you?”
***
Edith Doyle’s father had moved to a remote place to write his stories in peace, but now he’s dead and has left his home to his daughter, Edith. She gets a job at a marketing firm and meets Caden Byrne, owner of the company and well-known breeder of exquisite horses. Through a chain of events, Edith not only discovers he is a vampire, but also that she has an ancient power that can help, or destroy, the vampires in this realm, and the Night realm where every nightmare walks freely.
How will Edith use her power? Will her heart, or her mind, prevail?
***
The Light Everlasting is created by Heather Dilts-Baiano, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

The Light Everlasting

“Get them inside,” Caden ordered under his breath to Miles and Asher. “The mortals can take the path up to The Roaming Minstrel and get out of here.”


“Caden,” Edith began, looking out at the advancing darkness full of vampires and other nightmares. “I can help.” 


“And do what? Grab every vampire by the face?” Caden turned to Edith sharply, “No, go to the others. Get out of here.” 


Edith felt the sharp sting of rejection and spun around to head back to the house.


“Edith…” Caden called after her, regret in his voice, but she didn’t turn around. 


Edith walked quickly away from the gate and took the stone path that led further into the dark, dreamlike garden. The dim sun-like moon hung in the cold, black sky, casting a dim light onto the land below. 


Edith came to a large rock near the curve of the path and she sat down dismally. Her emotions overwhelmed her and Edith began to cry, making sure no one could hear.


As she sobbed silently from her seat on the rock, she heard a voice.


Chapter 44: Ghosts in the Garden