Fallen Tears: A Blood Crave Novella (Blood Crave Series) by Channelle Christina

Author:Channelle, Christina [Channelle, Christina]
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
ISBN: 9780991834815
Publisher: Christina Channelle
Published: 2013-01-24T22:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 7

The lapsus all looked up in surprise to see Rowan standing, clutching the doorframe with all her strength before her body sank low to the floor. Kaji must have left the door ajar, for Rowan would have been too weak to open it on her own. She regarded them all with fresh tears streaming down her face, eyes bloodshot and face pale.

Sage rushed toward her as she knelt down beside her. “Hey, now. You can’t be up like this. You’re too weak and you’ll pass out. Kaji will be here shortly so why don’t you just wait until he gets back, okay?”

“He can’t leave me. I can’t be alone.” She whispered this as if in a trance, her pupils dilated. She seemed to be staring at something only she could see.

“You’re not alone. There’s me, Remy, and my mom. My name’s Sage.” She smiled kindly down at Rowan. “Why don’t we go back down so you can rest until Kaji gets here? You’re still pretty damp from the rain so I’ll get you some of my clothes to wear and a towel to dry yourself off, okay?”

Rowan refused to look at Sage, staring straight ahead. She repeated in a monotone voice, “It’s dark down there. I can’t be alone.”

Confused, Sage bit the corner of her bottom lip. Then she nodded her head firmly as if in understanding. Her voice became gentler. “You don’t like the dark, do you?”

Rowan finally looked up, staring straight into Sage’s eyes. The naked fear Sage saw when she observed Rowan made her want to blink back tears suddenly forming in her own eyes. Still staring at her, Rowan whispered again, “I don’t want to be alone.”

“You won’t.” Sage shook her head then looked over toward Remy and Faith. They were both watching quietly with solemn expressions. She sighed as she asked, “Remy, why don’t you help Rowan downstairs so she can relax until Kaji gets back. I’m going to go get her some clothes from my room.”

“Why doesn’t Faith do it?” Remy, a bit apprehensive at the thought of being alone with Rowan, shifted his eyes from her and over to Faith.

Sage regarded her brother in exasperation. “Because Mom’s exhausted after depleting all her energy. I can’t believe you even have to ask that. Besides, you’re a strong man. Be strong.” She smiled widely up at him as she mockingly flexed her biceps at him for emphasis.

Remy inwardly rolled his eyes but approached Sage and Rowan. Sage stood up, looking over at Faith. “Mom, get some rest. Remy and I will handle everything.”

“Are you sure?” Faith looked almost as fatigued as Rowan did as she leaned next to the banister.

“Absolutely. Go on, now. I’ll see you in the morning.” Sage gave her mother a smile of encouragement.

“Okay.” Faith glanced back down at Rowan, a look of concern showing on her face then murmured, “Goodnight, Rowan.” She slowly ascended the stairs to her room, the stairs creaking under her weight. Sage looked one last time at the dark-haired girl, saying nothing.

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