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 First insert, part six The guard brought two people with him back from the train. There was no introductions. They scrubbed up and got to work. Dying tourches were replaced with fresh ones. More hot water arrived. Soiled fabrics were taken away. Tools were boiled.  Sarah sighed, “would you asked if it’s okay to bringContinue reading “Coreopsis”

First insert, part five Sarah stretched her shoulders before rolling the elder onto his side. She looked at Orion in disbelief. “He looks like he’s been horse whipped.” The guard leaned over. Sarah could hear the joy in his voice. “Who takes a beating?” “How do you know they took them?”  “So far, all IContinue reading “Coreopsis”

first insert, part four The group of Motietoian’s circled the guard, Sarah and Orion.  “I don’t like this.” The guard murmured under his breath.  They walked through the blinding snow for what felt like an hour. Sarah was exhausted. She could only imagine how Orion felt.  The group came to a cave. Once they wereContinue reading “Coreopsis”

first insert, part 2      They played for hours. Napped on the floor. Picked at the snacks and talked.       Sarah changed from her pj’s and decided to take a walk. While the game was fun, she needed to move. Looking out the window, she learned Orion had been right in his assumption,Continue reading “Coreopsis”

Insert 1, part 1      Sarah jumped. Orion jumped a few seconds behind her. “What was that?” She asked out of breath. The pounding noise filled their car again. Orion got up, walking over to the door. A frazzled man was standing on the other side.       “Sorry to disturb you sir. WeContinue reading “Coreposis”

   Sarah rolled over, not knowing how long she had been asleep. Orion was still lying with her. That warm, safe, comfortable feeling hadn’t gone away. She slept on.      Like a cat, she stretched awake. “How long have I been asleep?”     “Do you really want me to tell you?” He smiled.   Continue reading “Coreopsis 11 – b”

*Author’s note: I had been posting Coreopsis but stopped. I have a friend that said, “if you’ve read one Danielle Steele book, you’ve read them all.” I didn’t want to fall into that trap. So I took a little time away from this story to reevaluate it and perhaps redirect it. Here is redirection. ThisContinue reading “Coreopsis 11 a”

There was a knock on the inner door. “Come,” Sarah called.    Josh opened the door. “Where’s the Prince?”    “He’s taking a shower. Why?”    “Here.” He handed her the blanket and her pajamas. “The Prince wants to pay me back. I don’t want him to.”    “Thank you Josh.”    “Anything.” He smiled.Continue reading “Coreopsis 11 -a”