Daywalker by Charisma Knight Page B

always rely upon it, and use it well. It will never mislead you, Akaisha.”
    “So, Valaris and Elizabeth are the only two traitors?” she asked.
    “Yes. The other members of the coven and vampire council have absolutely nothing to do with their plans. No one even knows. Many may or may not like Elizabeth, for whatever reason they may feel. She exudes evil, as does Valaris,” Kale explained.
    “Daegan isn’t an evil man. Elizabeth spread lies about him, even to me. She led me to believe he was cruel, until I started sensing things about him, experiencing certain feelings, and realizing there was still good somewhere within him,” Akaisha confessed.
    Kale and Hysteon looked at one another, sharing a secret, hesitant to say anything. It was obvious as they looked at her, and then made eye contact to one another again. It was apparent they communicated purely on a psychic level.
    “What is it?” Akaisha demanded, sensing the silent conversation.
    “There is just one more thing, Akaisha,” Kale added, looking at his brother, who nodded in approval.
    “ You are a reincarnation of Biele ,” Hysteon informed her. “I’m sure you have suspected, so has Daegan. There are so many similarities. I know from reading your aura, you have had certain instances of déjà vu within those castle walls. The feelings you experience with Daegan, the giddiness you experience when he is near. You bring him fulfillment and peace of mind, Akaisha. Something the man hasn’t experienced since your death,” Hysteon said.
    “After her-your murder, a darkness claimed Daegan, so strong that all who used to enjoy being around him fled from him in fear of their lives. He would have embraced sunlight if it weren’t for Valaris, the one good deed he has accomplished in his entire blackened existence,” Kale spat.
    “ By Anubis !” Akaisha exclaimed before passing out.

Chapter 17
    “Is she all right?” Kale asked, mortified.
    “She’ll be fine; she comes from a strong Egyptian vampire Pharaoh and a stubborn human mother. There is nothing this daywalker can’t handle,” Hysteon assured. “It isn’t every day a person discovers they have been reincarnated. It was bad enough we abducted her from all that she knew, only to discover she was once a werewolf bride of Daegan. The visions and dreams are tough enough on a person’s psyche, continuously seeing things they do not wish to see.”
    “What of Daegan?” Kale asked. “Will he make it through this? He has much to atone for.”
    “And he will be fine!” Hysteon exclaimed, anger in his eyes. “He is paying the price for his past sins. The only use Valaris had was convincing Daegan not to embrace the dawn. If it weren’t for Valaris killing Biele, Daegan wouldn’t have embraced the darkness. It is a struggle for a vampire to exist many years, watching those around him dying. It is a cold, bleak existence that I would not wish upon my worst enemy.”
    “Akaisha will be the one who can enlighten his soul once more. She will also protect Daegan Castle from werewolves who wish us all harm. We must show everyone what Elizabeth and Valaris have been up to all this time,” Kale added. “She’s coming to.”
    Akaisha slowly sat up, with the help of Hysteon and Kale.
    “Easy now, daywalker. You can afford to rest now. Much has occurred in your life these past few weeks,” Hysteon coaxed.
    “Take me back to the castle, please,” Akaisha said wearily. “We need to bring this to everyone’s attention.”
    “But first, we must come up with a plan. You know deep within your heart Valaris will not go down without fighting,” Hysteon admitted. “He is a natural born warrior. Elizabeth will weave her usual web of lies, so don’t trust her.”
    “Daegan is as well,” Akaisha insisted, anger gripping her body.
    “Save your anger, Daywalker,” Hysteon insisted. “Do you know where the black crystal is kept?” he asked.
    “Yes, Elizabeth showed it to me a few weeks ago. She is