Tyndal

By M.A. Abraham

As Angelika's godmother and a member of an organization called "The Angels", Tyndal has followed in her family's footsteps in the outside world. Their place is to make the world a better place to live. Her time to continue her work has come to an end. In helping Angelika Leanne return to her home world, she has made a deadly enemy, one that will do whatever it takes to learn her secrets.

When Tyrus receives news that Tyndal has been injured, he goes to her rescue, his friend, Rhys, follows him. To Rhys' surprise, he falls in love with the woman he is about to meet. They, however, come from different worlds. Or do they?

• Language: English
• Publisher: M.A. Abraham
• Release date: Mar 22, 2022
• ISBN: 9781005410407

M.A. Abraham

I don’t really know what to say about myself.I have been writing books since before I became a teenager. Most are still hidden in the closet. I used to make up my own stories as a child, everyone used to act them out while we were playing outside. As a teenager someone issued me a challenge. I told her that her stories stunk, she told me to do better.My job growing up was to play guardian to my little brother, keep him safe. That meant I ended up getting into more fights than enough – makes sense now that I write about warriors.My family will try to tell you that I’m not innocent, I have a personality that keeps them on their toes. Over my lifetime and theirs I have earn several nicknames – The Godmother, The Evil Christmas Elf (comes from making my nieces wrap their own Christmas presents), Mistress of Ambush. My favorite response to them when they try to get me into trouble is just to look at them with a wide doe eyed expression and say “Moi?????”I have a seal point Siamese cat named Snoop, named after my favorite cartoon character and hobby. I have a “healthy” but small collection of Snoopy memorabilia. He is a character alright; never met a cat who can talk back like he does. He expects daily dosages of adoration on his schedule when he wants it – not when it’s convenient for me and he HATES snow.I come from a very large family (mostly brothers) and I could outrun the whole works of them (I’m the shortest!). It was called survival.This book has been in the making for a long time now. Over a half a year to write it, about the same amount of time to edit it, and probably about the same amount of time to get the art work and website! I have learned you can’t control the timelines of other people – Murphy likes to step in.So for now I am setting up good luck charms everywhere... didn’t know I had that many stuffed Snoopy’s. *Fingers, legs, toes, eyes and anything else I can crossed*

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TYNDAL

A Daughters of the Valley Novella

TYNDAL

M.A. ABRAHAM

COPYRIGHT 2018

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

I would like to take this time to thank my editing team, Eniko, Fran, Candice and Marjorie for their continued support and efforts in correcting my poor grammar and literary efforts. Without them my books would be unfit for reading. A good backup team is priceless and I hope to one day be able to find a way to repay each of you for your support… and Becca… what can we say, you continue to be my foremost reason for being out in the public eye, your talents are endless. And, last but definitely not least, I would like to thank Cora Graphics for the wonderful job she did on my cover. A good cover is priceless and you have made this one as masterpiece. Also, a special thank you to Betty Olsen for going over it, one more time, just to be sure.

TYNDAL

CHAPTER I

As the portal closed behind Rafe, Ravel, and Angelika, Tyrus saw someone come out of the shadows from the corner of his eyes. He knew immediately that Tyndal was in trouble, although he wasn’t sure from whom, or what he could do to help. If he made a sudden appearance, it would announce the presence of a portal to the outside world, which could cause a calamity of epic proportions. Deep inside, his instincts were ringing warning bells. The gloom created by the storm made it hard to see, but the figure in the background reminded him of someone. To know for sure, he was going to see what Merika remembered from thirty years earlier.

The portal itself made the choice for him when it slammed shut. It was clear it sensed the danger and was protecting their world from harm. Tyrus figured that no one knew the implications or full extent of what was happening there.

The return of Rafe, Ravel, and Angelika to their world had eliminated a part of the threat, but not all. The shadow coming out of the forest towards his friend had been ominous, its intent malicious, but not in a way he considered pressing to Tyndal’s immediate life. He got the impression, however, that it would only be a matter of time, which meant he needed to give this his immediate attention. He needed to go back into the outside world to save her. But first, he had to let those he loved know where he was going and why.

Merika didn’t need to ask Tyrus anything to know something was wrong. One look at the worried expression on his face told her all she needed to know. Kodac wasn’t quite as perceptive, but even he knew something wasn’t right. Again, there was nothing he could do about it at the moment. He needed to see to things in their own world to make sure it stayed secure. This meant making everything look like things were back to normal, even when they weren’t

Do you remember Ted Adam’s son? Tyrus asked Merika.

Merika thought for a moment and then answered, Vaguely. He was a lot like his father in character, but he seemed to have more of a conscience when it came to dealing with others. I don’t remember him talking a lot.

It seems there was a reason for that, Tyrus reminded Merika, without going into details. But as I didn’t know much about Tony, do you think you can remember if he resembled Ted much?

Tony was a younger version of Ted, Merika confirmed.

That is what I thought, Tyrus commented, then added, I am sure I saw someone in the shadows watching Tyndal as the portal closed. Although the lighting was poor, I could have sworn I was looking at Ted Adams, but that is impossible. According to all the reports I received Ted Adams died a few years ago. They say his son is obsessed with finding a youth serum, something we all know doesn’t exist.

Why would he be stalking Tyndal though? Merika asked.

Tyndal and Angelika are close, and they just parted after living in the same house for the last four years, Tyrus pointed out. Also, have you looked in the mirror lately?

I haven’t noticed anything different, Merika stated.

Exactly my point, Tyrus answered. Tony Adams saw the same thing, a woman who appears to have aged five years in the last sixty. With his obsession, he will want to know why.

I see your point, Merika agreed. She still couldn’t think how this had anything to do with Tyndal though. But why would he fixate on Tyndal?

I can only assume it is because of our association with her. She also knows where the portal is and who knows what he has come up with in his mind about that, Tyrus added.

The revelation shocked Kodac, and although he hadn’t met Tyndal, he needed to ask, What will happen to her? He had been close enough to Tyrus and Merika to hear what they were talking about and couldn’t stay out of it. In his mind, Tyndal had taken on the feel of one of his daughters, if only by association. This meant she needed his protection.

I don’t know, but I have a suspicion that whatever he does, it won’t be nice, Tyrus concluded.

In other words, Tony Adams will try to break her to get the information he wants, Kodac frowned at the thought of anyone wanting to do anything like that to a woman.

He might try, but Tyndal is not the type to share secrets with anyone she doesn’t know. Tyrus explained before adding. If he is holding her prisoner, she will not trust him with anything.

Is there anyone else out there who knows where to find it? Merika wondered.

Only the guides, and there are only a few of them, Tyrus informed Merika. Tony Adams would need to know which ones they are and whether they had any relevant information.

Kodac inserted, Most of the people who work anywhere close to the portal have no idea it exists or how it works. They try to avoid the area as well. That is part of the general make-up of the crossover.

It didn’t bother Tyndal to get close to it, Tyrus noted. In fact, she seemed drawn to the area and might have tried to follow Angelika and Ravel into our world if it weren’t for her insecurities. I think she also heard sounds of an intruder getting close and remained behind to act as a decoy.

Rhys arrived during the conversation and now wanted to know more, for this affected his world too. He asked, What bothers me is, if others are affected in a negative fashion, why wasn’t he?

Some have a natural resilience that others lack, or so I would assume, Kodac spoke. We don’t know everything about how it works.

Rhys understood Kodac’s point, but it didn’t solve the problem of Tony Adams and what they should do about him. He couldn’t be allowed to get away with information he knew about their worlds, no matter how miniscule, especially if it proved their existence. The word of a single person might not mean anything on its own, but if he were a man who knew how to manipulate the masses, that could be serious. So what are your plans?

We can’t leave Tyndal in his hands. She is a friend and an ally, Tyrus stated. She has spent the better part of her life fighting for justice and the protection of our people.

Rhys agreed, and he decided it might be a good thing if Tyrus didn’t go alone. However, who would be best suited to travel with him? He was tempted to think this person would be Merika, although she might not be very pleased about going back out into the outside world so soon after returning. Not only that, but if Tony Adams and his people knew about her, that could put her at peril too. They might be best suited for the task because they had proven themselves to be worthy in the past, but this was a life-changing situation.

Kodac glanced at Tyrus, telling him without words not to counter whatever he was about to say, Merika is tired after her last trip. The outside world is not kind to our women, and I would rather not expose her to the harsh elements there any more than we need to. I would say Teryka, unless one of the men steps forward to face the dangers rather than her.

I don’t want Teryka to go, she is needed in our world, Rhys stated. "It is one thing for