Chapter Seven
Without thought, Noel grabbed hold of Elise’s wrist, pulling her with him from the room, closing the door behind them. He could sense she wanted to back out of her promise, and wondered what caused his inner fear most: the thought of returning to Xilitla without a healer, or returning without Elise Colby.
Once they were in the living room she took her hand away and said, “I don’t believe in destiny. You make your own life, your own choices, good or bad. People have choices, even Chosen Ones.”
“Yes, normal people have choices. They can be doctors, lawyers, and carpenters, but when you are a Chosen One your path has been selected for you.” He raked his hands through his hair then shoved them into his pockets. He had to remain calm. “I know it is difficult to understand, all
