Kallos (Kallos Series) - By Khelsey Jackson Page 0,32
answer my question. ‘Why are you here?’”
Well at least it was an easy question. “I need to see Aphrodite. She gave me some necklaces, and they didn’t work.”
His eyes widen when she says the word “necklaces.” She wonders if she was supposed to say anything.
“She gave you soul mate necklaces?” Aries asks with a strange voice. She nods. “Of course she did. Are you alright?” He reaches for her hands, which takes her by surprise. He takes her hands and turns them over as if he is looking for something. He doesn’t see any because there aren’t any to see. They vanished when she woke up in her room. He squeezes her hand and then loosens his hold a little, but he doesn’t let go. “How are the boys?”
“I don’t know. We haven’t talked much since then.” She says.
“Well, she told you that after it changes to silver, he has to keep it on.” Now her eyes widen. Aphrodite never told Kallos that. It must have shown on her face because she hears him mumble a swear word. “Who did it change for?”
“Well, you see, that is why I am here. It changed for both of them.”
“Impossible! It only changes for your true soul mate. Unless…” Kallos clasps his hands tighter this time. She needs to know what’s going on, and since she hasn’t seen Aphrodite, she is going to get answers from Ares.
“Please, tell me! Unless what?” she asks.
“Unless it finally happened that our souls all fit together. Do you know how long we have waited for this? Well, you probably don’t, but let’s say forever. Do they both take away some of your pain?” She nods. “Do you know all of you carry a part of us with you? I’m sure you guessed that Sean got my attitude.” He gives her a devilish grin and starts laughing.
Ares is laughing so hard that he starts crying; she doesn’t even know that Gods could cry. He moves away from her and turns his back to her. Walking back to Kallos he hands her a stunning large pink and white flower, smiling back at him she sniffs the flower and feels as if the smell of this flower is radiating through every pore.
“This is beautiful, and it smells delightful. What is it?” She smiles at him.
“It’s dahlia. It has a beautiful meaning, and it fits you well.” Ares says.
“Well, are you going to tell me the meaning, Ares?” She asks and slaps his arm. He chuckles and nods.
“It’s a symbol of a commitment and bond that lasts forever.” He reaches out and touches her cheek. “You are the first person to have two soul mates. I can’t wait to tell Apollo.” He turns away like he’s leaving, but she remembers something she needs to know.
“Ares wait!” he stops and turns back around. “Why can’t the boys take off their necklaces?” His smiling, cheerful face turned into something she can’t explain.
“It will tear their souls from their very being. The necklace is now a part of them. It will also connect you to them. They will know you are in pain before you need them. You must go, Kallos.” Then Ares does something that she has seen Aphrodite do; he vanishes. Kallos is left standing alone with all of these new thoughts running through her head. At least she isn’t confused anymore; she just has two soul mates.
Kallos thinks of her soft bed, her pillow filled with the softest down and her dark comfy room. She needs to tell Sean and Ian about the necklaces. She doesn't like how it feels when she returns. Going there isn’t too bad, but waking up is never pleasant; it simply hurts. The numbness spreads throughout her whole body. A sharp pain makes it increasingly difficult to take a breath let alone calm herself. The words escape her as she wants to call out for help.
All of a sudden Kallos’ bedroom door slams open, and there are two figures standing in the doorway. The two figures are in the doorway for only a brief moment. Her relief of the boys’ presence is shown as one of them grabs her hand and the other places his hand on her bare leg. She glances up at the door again and sees her parents standing there. The worry on their faces is heart wrenching.
As the pain lessens she can take in a full breath of air and fill her now anguished lungs with much needed air. Kallos squeezes the