Exordium: Emberhold Academy Series by Frankie James

Author:Frankie James [James, Frankie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Self Published
Published: 2025-03-06T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 16

Reverie

Once their shock faded, Pop made Pantar a bowl of water, and Mom pulled a roast from the refrigerator she was going to cook the next night. Putting it in a pan, she brought it out for Pantar to eat. When everyone was settled and I had served myself a massive plate of enchiladas, the questions began.

“How did you get here?” Grumpy wanted to know, petting Rubbish who had somehow ended up on his lap.

“The Dean used his ability to create a portal. I think he was accommodating because I’m Nexus. He mentioned introducing his nephew to me after initiation.” I replied with a mouthful of my mom’s delicious enchiladas.

“He always was a self-serving prick,” Mom rolled her eyes.

“Three days, just three days you’ve been gone, and you return with Pantar, an animal most Aurathions believed extinct because of the war. We always knew you would make a splash, but this is a tidal wave.” Pop laughed.

“How did you acquire Pantar?” Mom asked, staring at the Fellat in adoration. Her eyes had barely left him since I walked in the door.

“I was being shown my deepest fear and not dealing very well with it; suddenly, Pantar showed up and snapped me out of it. I have no idea how he got there, and he hasn’t said.” I looked at Pantar as I spoke, but he never stopped eating.

“Other than your wonderful fathers, having my Mira was the greatest part of being Nexus." My Mom said with tears in her eyes. "Our connection was so strong she gave her life defending my loves.” Mom looked at me with tear filled eyes.

Grumpy got up from his chair, pulled her into his arms, and sat back down with her in his lap. The way my fathers loved my mother was something special to behold. They showed it every day in their every action.

“Mira is the reason I’m still here today. The reason all three of us are.” Grumpy’s expression was full of remembered pain.

“I don’t care how he came to be at the Academy, I’m just glad you have him,” Mom sniffled. “Nothing reassures me more than knowing you have his protection."

“Anything else happen that we should know about?” Pop asked.

Mouth full, I winced and mumbled, “I seem to have already developed Nathan’s ability.”

“Did you say you already gained Nathan’s abilities?” Grumpy gasped incredulously.

I nodded my head without looking up, absently rubbing the spot between my breasts that had started stinging again. I noticed Mom watching me intently.

“Are you absolutely sure?” Pop had a look of amazement on his face.

I swallowed and nodded my head again. “If you don’t believe me, I have three eyewitnesses.” I laughed remembering the panic the Moons were in when I returned to the dorm.

“Of course, we believe you, Tator Tot. I’m just in shock.” Pop rushed to say.

“Eyewitnesses? Who are they, and more importantly, will they keep their mouths shut? Tell us exactly what happened.” Grumpy said in rapid succession.

“Take a breath, John." Turning to me, Mom smiled in reassurance.

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