Avie May Cruz

Aqua’s life changes forever when her grandfather dies, leaving her and her eleven cousins with mysterious amulets tied to the stars. The necklaces fuse into their skin, marking them and awakening amazing powers. But the biggest change comes when Aqua turns to Vin, a classmate with a deep connection to her family’s past. As Aqua navigates the strange new world of magic and destiny, she finds that she’s falling for Vin, despite her cousins’ fear that he’s hiding something. Their bond grows stronger with every secret they uncover. He understands her like no one else does, and Aqua can’t deny the connection between them. As strange forces threaten to tear their world apart, Aqua and her cousins must face trials that test their strength and unity. The more they uncover about their true purpose, the more Aqua realizes that the bond between her and Vin could either be their greatest strength—or greatest risk.
Starborn is created by Avie May Cruz, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

STARBORN

Every instinct in my body was demanding me to grab Aqua and run as far away from here as possible. 


The rational part of me knew that that wasn’t an option. I could do nothing but stand by Aqua’s side. I had to remind myself several times that Aqua said this guy wouldn’t hurt her. 


Aqua took a deep breath and turned to glance at me, her hand tight on the doorknob. “Remember, let me do all the talking,” she said. 


Not trusting myself to speak, I nodded. 


Aqua offered me a small, reassuring smile before pushing the door open. 


Aqua had said that Kalos reminded her and her cousins of Aiden Aster but I didn’t see it at all as we crossed the room to approach the stern-looking man. 


Kalos was sitting at a grand desk that looked laden with gold. He had an impressive long white beard that gave a sense of timelessness. I wondered idly how old he was, or if he possibly existed in time itself. 


Chapter 60: Predictable Stubbornness