A Leap in Time by Engy Albasel Neville

Author:Engy Albasel Neville [Neville, Engy Albasel]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Time Travel
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
Published: 2014-03-21T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Fifteen

After our relaxing day touring and walking on the beach, we decided on takeout instead of dinner on the strip. Charlotte and Kate went straight home after we got to my apartment, too wiped for even take-away, or so they said. I think it was their way of giving me more alone time with Marcus. Typical Marcus, he was taking everything in stride in his usual calm demeanor. Only the glimmer in his eyes gave away his excitement for going home to Pompeii.

We had been in Los Angeles for three days, but our days and evenings were packed leaving us depleted of energy. Last night we had tea with Mrs. Ashton. She didn’t waste time telling Marcus about the secret circle of chosen “travelers” to other dimensions. Naturally she spoke to him in perfect Latin, catching me so off guard I almost fell out of my chair. Funny, how she forgot to mention that little detail before. What else was she keeping from me?

Marcus asked a lot of questions. He especially wanted to know if there were any incidents of travelers being locked out of the portal.

“I’ve never heard of that happening. Remember, travelers are carefully chosen so their journeys are blessed in a way, and very much part of the plan. You and Lexi wouldn’t be separated by a time portal unless you chose to be.”

“Thank you, Mrs. Ashton. I can’t help but worry about losing her. Our situation is complicated, as you know.” He sounded subdued surprising me with the burden of worry that he had been carrying.

Long after we headed upstairs for last minute preparations before Monday’s trip to Pompeii, I couldn’t shake his fear of being locked out of the portal, being eternally separated. I know I was being paranoid, but what if it did?

I was lost in my own head while cleaning out the fridge. The packing seemed very final even though we had every intention of returning in two weeks. The real thorn in my side was figuring out what to do about my apartment once I quit my job. I toyed with the idea of moving out completely, then giving the painting to either Mrs. Ashton or one of the girls so the portal was safe and available for our return. Another less ideal option was to sublet my apartment, but we needed to be able to come and go as we pleased. With so many variables to consider, I felt frustrated. For now, I would concentrate on packing and sorting through what I couldn’t live without for two weeks.

Marcus touched my arm. I looked up, unsure how long he had been standing there.

“Lexi, what is it?” He pulled me into his arms.

“I’m just thinking about our trip,” I lied.

“Right. Now tell me what’s really upsetting you. Is it about leaving your friends?” He tilted my face up so he could look into my eyes.

“No. Surprisingly I’m fine with that. I know we’ll be back. It’s, uh…nothing. Well, maybe… I was just thinking, maybe we should be extra careful about going back and forth.

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