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Authors: Maria Macdonald
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to me, I close my eyes, knowing that when I wake Elijah will be right there to make sure I’m okay. To watch over me. I’m not alone anymore, and that makes every other confusing and scary thing that’s happening right now seem perfectly okay.
Chapter Eight
Waking up this morning I feel different, stronger. My eyes scan the room almost expertly, noticing little things like the fingerprints on the door frame, or a smudge mark on the wall next to the light switch. It’s like I’ve been doing it for years. Elijah is asleep in the corner chair. I slide from the bed grabbing the blue duffle and make my way to the other bathroom, giving him peace, he needs the rest. I move through my daily routine quickly, digging around in the bag after my shower, I pick out black jeans and a red hoodie. When I’m finished I make a coffee and move to the balcony, opening the doors and stepping outside. I breathe in the aroma coming from my cup as I take in the dawn rising. It’s around five, and the sun is appearing behind a few scattered white clouds, making me think it’s going to be a beautiful day.
I slept well last night, apart from Elijah’s interruption. I actually fell asleep pretty early, it was about seven in the evening, so I’ve had nearly ten hours sleep. That has to be why I feel more alive. But there’s something else too, something stirring inside like I have a power that’s just waiting to be used. One of the strangest things about all of this is that I never would have recognized that feeling before, but now I can. I know something’s about to happen, I just wish I was more prepared for it.
The hotel phone rings causing me to jolt from my thoughts. I run across the room with such speed that I manage to knock a small table over on the way. Stopping abruptly, I stare down at my feet.
Did I move that fast?
I look back to the table now laying on the floor. It would appear the answer is yes. I shake my head and grab the phone.
“Hello,” I answer, sipping my coffee with a smile. I place my cup on the kitchen counter and fan my lips when I realize how hot it still is.
“Emery…” The voice is cold and dark, it makes me stop what I’m doing and immediately pay attention. Even through the phone line I can sense powerful evil, hate and viciousness.
“Who is this?” My voice is firm, and although he sounds scary, I don’t actually feel fearful. Maybe because Elijah is in the next room and I’m only talking on the phone, or maybe it’s because of whatever has happened to me.
“That’s right! You really should start asking questions little girl. You need to find out who your friends… and your foes are. One day, if you don’t die first, you’ll be expected to make a decision. You need to catch up quick.”
I take a breath in, then hiss out, “You still haven’t told me who you are.”
I hear his chuckle down the line and feel goosebumps slither across my skin. “I’m the other side to you. I’m the one they’ll say you shouldn’t want to be like, but I’m the one who’s free. I don’t have to contain my powers and I have no limitations. There’s a reason that you came into your powers late, Emery. When your brother starts digging you will find out. All the ones who knew are either on my side now, or dead. One day we will meet, Emery. One day.”
I hear a click followed by the dial tone, slowly I place the phone back in its holder. Now I’m even more confused. Picking up my coffee and clutching the warm cup in my hands, my goosebumps recede and I walk back out to the balcony.
“Emery.” I hear my name whispered and my eyes move instantly without my brain directing them. They travel straight to a man on the ground. We’re seven floors up, but I can see his smirk as he stares at me. Then suddenly he disappears.
“He found you,” I hear Elijah’s voice behind me, and although he must have just woken up, he’s completely alert and sounds concerned.
“Who’s found me?” I
Chapter Eight
Waking up this morning I feel different, stronger. My eyes scan the room almost expertly, noticing little things like the fingerprints on the door frame, or a smudge mark on the wall next to the light switch. It’s like I’ve been doing it for years. Elijah is asleep in the corner chair. I slide from the bed grabbing the blue duffle and make my way to the other bathroom, giving him peace, he needs the rest. I move through my daily routine quickly, digging around in the bag after my shower, I pick out black jeans and a red hoodie. When I’m finished I make a coffee and move to the balcony, opening the doors and stepping outside. I breathe in the aroma coming from my cup as I take in the dawn rising. It’s around five, and the sun is appearing behind a few scattered white clouds, making me think it’s going to be a beautiful day.
I slept well last night, apart from Elijah’s interruption. I actually fell asleep pretty early, it was about seven in the evening, so I’ve had nearly ten hours sleep. That has to be why I feel more alive. But there’s something else too, something stirring inside like I have a power that’s just waiting to be used. One of the strangest things about all of this is that I never would have recognized that feeling before, but now I can. I know something’s about to happen, I just wish I was more prepared for it.
The hotel phone rings causing me to jolt from my thoughts. I run across the room with such speed that I manage to knock a small table over on the way. Stopping abruptly, I stare down at my feet.
Did I move that fast?
I look back to the table now laying on the floor. It would appear the answer is yes. I shake my head and grab the phone.
“Hello,” I answer, sipping my coffee with a smile. I place my cup on the kitchen counter and fan my lips when I realize how hot it still is.
“Emery…” The voice is cold and dark, it makes me stop what I’m doing and immediately pay attention. Even through the phone line I can sense powerful evil, hate and viciousness.
“Who is this?” My voice is firm, and although he sounds scary, I don’t actually feel fearful. Maybe because Elijah is in the next room and I’m only talking on the phone, or maybe it’s because of whatever has happened to me.
“That’s right! You really should start asking questions little girl. You need to find out who your friends… and your foes are. One day, if you don’t die first, you’ll be expected to make a decision. You need to catch up quick.”
I take a breath in, then hiss out, “You still haven’t told me who you are.”
I hear his chuckle down the line and feel goosebumps slither across my skin. “I’m the other side to you. I’m the one they’ll say you shouldn’t want to be like, but I’m the one who’s free. I don’t have to contain my powers and I have no limitations. There’s a reason that you came into your powers late, Emery. When your brother starts digging you will find out. All the ones who knew are either on my side now, or dead. One day we will meet, Emery. One day.”
I hear a click followed by the dial tone, slowly I place the phone back in its holder. Now I’m even more confused. Picking up my coffee and clutching the warm cup in my hands, my goosebumps recede and I walk back out to the balcony.
“Emery.” I hear my name whispered and my eyes move instantly without my brain directing them. They travel straight to a man on the ground. We’re seven floors up, but I can see his smirk as he stares at me. Then suddenly he disappears.
“He found you,” I hear Elijah’s voice behind me, and although he must have just woken up, he’s completely alert and sounds concerned.
“Who’s found me?” I
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