Genie and the Sandman by Julie Parker

Author:Julie Parker [Parker, Julie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: coming of age, fantasy, historical, Action & Adventure, Time-travel, Love & Romance, Teen & Young Adult
Publisher: Smashwords
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eleven

Even as I began to run, the word “specimen” haunted me. Is that what I was to them, some science fair project? I dashed into the woods behind the cabin, opting for the safety and obscurity offered by the trees instead of the wide-open dirt road. My pursuers’ tread was heavy and fast on the ground behind me. At this rate I’d never outrun them, even as scared and desperate as I was. They were both big guys, and seemed in good condition, maybe even more fit than me.

Before I completely ran out of breath, I decided to stop. Something the driver fed had said earlier raced through my mind. He’d said “other powers” when referring to me. The other Logan had undoubtedly squealed about my wish granting talent, but after the little show Pauly and I had put on, they were re-thinking my capabilities. Perhaps I could scare them into leaving me alone. How I was to go about it, I had no idea.

They stopped a short distance away from me. I was glad to see them puffing just as hard as I was. While I watched them carefully, another thought crossed my mind. The opportunity I’d desired was now here before me. My questions about what these fellows knew or suspected about the well could be answered.

The driver looked at me and then at his comrade. “Told you she was alive. The little girl’s probably fine too, but was smart enough to leave town, unlike you.” He aimed that last part at me.

“What do you want?” My breath was ragged and my voice sounded anxious.

The other fed came up before me, a snarling look on his face. “You know what we want.”

Oh boy, I hoped they weren’t going to start wishing. That’d be six wishes between them both, if they knew the rules. God only knew what part of the world I’d end up in once they finished with me. As I struggled with that thought, the driver spoke to me.

“Tell us what you know about the well.”

Oh, if you only knew…. “Tell me what you know first,” I countered.

When the other man made a move to smack me, the driver put a restraining hand on his arm. “Wait,” he said to him.

“I don’t know how it works,” I blurted out, sensing danger. Blast my small size. If I was as big and strong as Logan they wouldn’t dare intimidate me. I remembered how he’d fought for me at the bear pit. All those guys he’d taken on without a second thought. That was how Logan was, though. When challenged, it was as if he threw on a coat of armor, turned off all his emotions—except rage—and went to town. These two clowns would be nothing to him. He’d drop them in moments, especially if he thought I was in danger. I sighed. How I missed him. This forced time apart was hard. I didn’t do alone well.

“All I know is sometimes wishes come true. Most times, they don’t.

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