Early Sneak Peek of Earth Blend by Lori Pescatore (Part Ten)

Hello everyone!

Here is another short sneak peak of Earth Blend, second book in the Blend series written by Lori Pescatore!  

Here are the links to the last nine sneak peaks in case you missed them!

• Early Sneak Peek of Earth Blend by Lori Pescatore (Part One)
• Early Sneak Peek of Earth Blend by Lori Pescatore (Part Two)
• Early Sneak Peek of Earth Blend by Lori Pescatore (Part Three) 
• Early Sneak Peek of Earth Blend by Lori Pescatore (Part Four) 
• Early Sneak Peek of Earth Blend by Lori Pescatore (Part Five) 
• Early Sneak Peek of Earth Blend by Lori Pescatore (Part Six)
• Early Sneak Peek of Earth Blend by Lori Pescatore (Part Seven) 
• Early Sneak Peek of Earth Blend by Lori Pescatore (Part Eight) 
• Early Sneak Peek of Earth Blend by Lori Pescatore (Part Nine)

 

Here is Lori Pescatore's Tenth sneak peeks to Earth Blend!:

 

Earth Blend Eli's Story Chapter three part three

by Lori Pescatore Author on Saturday, May 21, 2011 at 9:18am

Eli took a few moments to calm down. If he never had to see or hear Percone again, it would be a glorious life. He did not let himself think about Crysa. She had made her choice allowing Percone the connection.
Eli walked over to the window and rested his forehead against the glass. Although the morning sunrise looked beautiful, its shining light on the hard stone and concrete buildings was not as soothing. He ached for the day when he could practice the medicine and healing he had learned in a more rural setting. Eli hated that Percone was right. He had become far removed from the Earth. Turning back to face his apartment, he felt constricted. He knew what he needed to do. Grabbing his car keys, he left the apartment.
Morning rush hour traffic prevented him from releasing his frustrations in the one luxury he allowed himself, a 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28. Not a materialistic Earthling by nature, he justified his purchase because of the catalytic converter on the car that made it more environmentally friendly. Once he had cleared the city limits, he began to feel better. Steering his car across the bridge to New Jersey, he headed for the Pine Barrens, Forked River Mountain Preserve. It had been too long since he allowed himself to soak in the five hundred and thirty one acres of beauty. Once there, he donned his running shorts, sneakers, and little else. He missed running barefoot but did not want to draw any undue attention to himself as he made his way to the more remote parts of the reserve. The roots of the Mother Tree ran generously through the mountain, making it easy for him to find a way to reconnect with his people. He placed his hands against one of the trees and announced his presence. Shortly thereafter, a familiar figure dropped down from a nearby tree. Eli smiled at his friend.

Eli: Dragaan, it is good to see you.
Dragaan: Eli, it has been too long, my friend.

The two friends joined hands and exchanged images and thoughts about recent events in their lives.

Dragaan: You have been very busy with the humanized life you have created. What brings you here?
Eli: I enjoy my life and have learned much, but bricks and stone do not compare to the feel of our Earth.

Eli silently cringed when he realized he was using Percone's words. He hated to admit his brother was right.

Dragaan: I do not believe I could live as you do. I would miss this too much.

Dragaan gestured to the beautiful landscape surrounding them.

Eli: I do miss being close to our Mother. However, the field of medicine is fascinating to me.
Dragaan: But you are healing humans. Do you feel they are worth it?
Eli: Some, if not most, are, Dragaan. Contrary to popular belief, we have many allies in helping keep our Earth safe.
Dragaan: I think Percone would beg to differ.
Eli: Please tell me our brother has not poisoned you against humans.

Dragaan smiled at Eli.

Dragaan: I am well aware of his prejudices against them, but his argument is not without merit. Although, even I admit, he occasionally takes his hatred of them too far.
Eli: There are many things that our brother takes too far.

Eli stood up. He did not wish to discuss Percone any longer.

Eli: Come run with me, Dragaan. I need to reconnect.

Dragaan accepted Eli's stretched hand and rose to his feet. He smiled and leapt up into a tree.

Dragaan: Let us take the scenic route.

Eli smiled and followed after Dragaan. They raced each other through the trees and on the ground. Eli called a time out when they reached the river bank. The two brothers took rest upon the sand.

Dragaan: Out of practice my friend?
Eli: Only... slightly (Source).

For those of you who have not yet read Human Blend, you can find my review here:

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Happy reading until next time!