Mated to the Amarok by Eden Ember EPUB & PDF – eBook Details Online
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- Authors: Eden Ember
- Language: English
- Genre: Science Fiction Romance
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Claudia
The dim glow of my laptop cast long shadows across the cluttered
walls of my Denver apartment, where maps of the Pacific Northwest
sprawled out like a fan of unspoken promises. My fingers danced over the
keys, finishing up the latest article on the ecological impact of the newly
invited alien residents. The cursor blinked at me, daring me to hit send. I
did, dispatching my words into the digital ether where they would spark
curiosity and debate in equal measure.
My thoughts, however, drifted from my work as a freelance journalist to the
stories that kept me awake at night — tales of the elusive amaroks.
Amaroks proved more than just monsters. Their culture shrouded in
mystery fascinated me since I first heard whispers of their existence after
the government’s grand disclosure.
A knock at my door tore me from my reverie. I swung it open to find Sam,
my neighbor and confidant in all things extraordinary.
“Got your gear ready?” His eyes twinkled with shared excitement.
“Almost,” I replied, stepping aside to let him in. “Just triple-checking my
list.”
Sam perched on the edge of my cluttered desk, his gaze scanning over the
maps and notes. “You know, most people are content with writing about
local politics or celebrity gossip.”
A smirk tugged at the corner of my mouth. “And miss out on discovering
the truth about amaroks? Not a chance.”
We shared a laugh before silence settled between us, heavy with the gravity
of what lay ahead. My pack sat in the corner, stuffed with essentials for
survival: a compact tent, a water filtration system, high-protein rations, and
an array of tools that could mean the difference between life and death in
the untamed wilderness.
Sam picked up a compact bowie knife, examining its sharp edge. “You sure
you’re up for this? Washington’s backcountry is no joke.”
I met his gaze squarely. “I’ve trained for this. Besides,” I said as I took the
knife from him and slid it into its sheath on my belt, “I need to see them for
myself.”
He nodded, knowing full well of my unshakable determination. The
evening waned as we reviewed routes and rendezvous points until only one
task remained — sleep.
I escorted Sam to the door with promises to be careful and stay in touch via
satellite phone.
Once alone again, I paced before my open window. The cool breeze carried
scents of pine and urban smog mingling together in an uneasy truce. I
glanced back at my pack; it seemed to stand taller now, like a silent sentinel
ready for duty.
Inhaling deeply, I moved through my apartment, turning off lights until only
moonlight illuminated my path to bed. My hand brushed over soft flannel
and down feathers as I crawled under covers that whispered promises of
comfort and rest.
Yet sleep proved elusive; images of towering trees and shadowy figures
danced behind closed eyelids as anticipation coiled within me like a spring.
This journey offered more than an assignment or an adventure — it became
a pilgrimage to answer a siren call that echoed in my heart since childhood.
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