False Shadow (The Shadows Book 3) by Candle Sutton

Author:Candle Sutton [Sutton, Candle]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2023-05-22T16:00:00+00:00

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“Charae Spencer! I thought that was you!”

Charae jerked up as her name was announced in a far-too-cheery voice, especially given the circumstances.

Oh no. Not Penelope.

She looked up to find Penelope walking toward her, bright yellow daisy-printed scrubs screaming sunshine. Gray sneakers, that reminded her of the dreary day outside, squeaked on the tile.

Today she couldn’t even muster a fake smile. “I didn’t know you worked here.”

“Yep! I’ve been an LPN for five years. Helping people is my jam.”

Ugh. So painful when she was trying to be cool. Now how could she get rid of her…

God gave me the name Penelope. Malachi’s words from yesterday dropped into her mind, stalling all other thoughts. You don’t love me or each other as you did at first…

Shut up! She tried to turn off the thoughts, but they replayed in her mind as if on repeat.

“You okay?” Creases puckered Penelope’s forehead and her eyes held real concern.

“No. I’m not.” The words choked out.

“I’m so sorry. Who’re you waiting for news on? Maybe I can find something out.”

Well, it couldn’t hurt. “Luna Starr. They took her back about ten minutes ago.”

A sympathetic nod. “Ten minutes isn’t much time in this place, but let me ask around, okay? I’ll be back soon.”

Penelope whirled, her shoes squeaking their symphony with each movement.

“Penelope.”

The woman turned back, her short blonde ponytail swinging with the movement.

“Thank you. I appreciate your kindness.”

“Don’t thank me yet, sister.” Penelope’s perky tone had at least dialed back a notch. “I may not learn anything.”

“Still, I appreciate you trying. Luna’s a good friend.” Second only to Bella, who she already knew she would lose soon.

“I’ll be praying for her. And you.” Penelope offered a small smile before continuing on her way.

Charae leaned her head back against the wall. She was a horrible human being. And Malachi had been absolutely right. Not only did she not love Penelope as she should, there were a whole lot of people, especially in the church, that she didn’t love.

Did that mean Malachi was right about the other part, too? That she didn’t love God like she once had?

For the first time since Malachi had confronted her with scripture, she focused her mind and prayed. Listened. And felt the truth in her spirit.

It was true. Every word.

Sure, she went to church. Volunteered and served and tithed. But it was little more than a checklist of things she felt Christians should do. Another responsibility on her already long to-do list.

Love? Well, that barely factored into the equation.

Pressure built behind her eyes. Even Jace had seen it, in a roundabout sort of way. She was the one who’d been blind to her own heart.

Lord. The word rippled with anguish in her soul. I’m sorry. Teach me to love You like I should.

“Charae.” Michael’s voice pulled her from her prayers.

She opened her eyes to find him approaching, his uniform showing he’d come straight from work. When she’d left the house this morning, she’d expected to work a full day herself. At least her job afforded her flexibility and autonomy.

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