Chapter 54 Kessa was sitting in the bed reading when Max entered their chamber all but carrying Kol. Max made sure he was sitting on the bed; Kol curled up in a ball. When she touched Kol’s arm, he flinched. “Max?” She questioned. He just shook his head. “Thank you, Max.” Max bowed his headContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
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The Snake and The Rabbit
Healing – body and mind “The bankers missing wife?” He gasped. “The same. Hopkins, you can tell no one that she is here. Whatever persons that did this to her may still be looking for her.” ‘Whatever persons?!’ I screamed in my head; as I shot Holmes a startled look. Hopkins went over to theContinue reading “The Snake and The Rabbit”
Once there was Darkness
Chapter 53 Part 2 Kessa spoke softly, “I beg to differ.” Kol fluttered a smile, kissing the top of her hand. “Your mother died on this day. I was beyond terrified of the thoughts of raising you on my own. God put Rajaf and Abraham in my life to teach me how to be (IContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
The Snake and The Rabbit
Getting to work Back to the cold room and material; Vernet had already drawn the bed with the material on it. I took a deep breath, “here we go. 15th, December, Nineteen Hundred and Two; large mass of gray, soiled material.” “Visual inspection,” Vernet encouraged me. “Of course. Starting at bottom of bed, soiled materialContinue reading “The Snake and The Rabbit”
Once there was Darkness
Chapter 53 Part 1 Frego, Violet, Kessa, and Kol were having dinner to celebrate Frego’s 22nd birthday. To and Jolla had gone all out decorating the garden. Jolla was becoming an amazing cook. Violet and Frego had gotten very close since their return. So close that Max was training another new Bejhar. “Dad,” Frego’s voiceContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
Bestie and the Ghost
When my best friend passed away, it ripped my heart out. We knew it was coming. Even so, nothing prepares you for that life changing pain. My bestie was closer to me than my family. So much so that many of her family members adopted me as their own. She left different people gifts inContinue reading “Bestie and the Ghost”
The Snake and The Rabbit
Araminta (Ara) Elizabeth (Lizzie, Liza) Parker (Merryweather?) The December wind tore with force down Bakers Street. As the years progressed on me, my old wound pains me even more. Not to mention the normal ware on the human body with age. As the snow piled up on the sides of the buildings out our windows,Continue reading “The Snake and The Rabbit”
Once there was Darkness
Chapter 52 Max and Kol were walking the wall. “How’s Kessa adjusting?” Kol finally asked. “I observe she’s disappointed, that’s the best word I can think of. Other than that, she’s doing well.” Kol let out a long sigh. “I know this wasn’t what she wanted.” “You know the queen; she will thrive. No oneContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
The Snake and The Rabbit
John Paul Riker Holmes and I were eating a mouth full of dinner. I was thrilled that Holmes was trying to eat. He said not a word since we returned from Wiltshire. There came a knock at the door, a visitor came calling. “Watson,” Holmes sighed. “I have a pounding head,” his voice cracking withContinue reading “The Snake and The Rabbit”
Once there was Darkness
The fight Part 2 Kessa finally stopped at the river. “Please talk to me.” Kol pleaded. She didn’t say a word. “Were you trying to take my head off?” “I was fighting with Max.” “I am aware. Frego is the one who pointed out you were fighting with your emotions not your head.” He loweredContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
