Kat Among The Pigeons by Lazette Gifford

Author:Lazette Gifford
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: urban fantasy, fantasy, cat, rocky mountain national park, estes park
Publisher: Lazette Gifford

Chapter Thirteen

David said nothing as we left Estes Park and headed up to the place I had so loved sharing with him the day before. The ranger at the gate -- Tom something, a new guy -- warned us to be careful of the weather and said most of the park was closed.

David directed me to Deer Mountain Trailhead. Maybe he thought the name would be a good omen and we'd see some animals, which might be true since we were far away from where the gargoyle had been.

My arm began to ache at the remembrance of the dawn encounter. I'd had a lousy day, from start to . . . well, I couldn't say to finish because it wasn't even quite noon yet. I began to dread the whole rest of the day. Things might actually get worse.

I kept glancing towards the sky, thinking I sensed magic moving through the low, grey clouds. I thought about ducking my head under something for a while, and -- like Cato -- hoping all the bad stuff went away.

As soon as we got out of the car, David stalked up the trail, the pack slung carelessly over his shoulder. The weight must have put him off balance because he kept slipping, even on the easy part of the climb. I wondered why he even had me go along since he quickly moved out of my line of sight. I didn't mind. Being alone on the trail gave me some unexpected peace.

I love the wilds. I love the woods, and the trees and they looked gorgeous in snow. The place made me wish I could do photography and take the pictures home to treasure forever. I might have to get a camera and work and maybe wrap it in a close fitting anti-magic shield -- a protective case like the kind they use underwater. I'd never considered something of the sort before, but it might work. I thought I would enjoy photography -- a new way to share all I love with others.

The idea cheered me up. I even thought about what I wanted to write for this article. I saw fresh deer prints and almost called David back -- but changed my mind when I saw him stomping up over a little rise ahead of me. I slowed and continued to enjoy this lovely walk. What had happened before -- and what would happen later -- didn't mean I shouldn't appreciate this pretty little area any less.

I glanced up at the first strong brush of a breeze and snow began to fall, though not as heavily as earlier in the day. I almost yelled to tell David saying we should turn back.

Not yet. This was only a little snow, and nothing dangerous. I figured if it got bad or too cold, he had enough brains to turn around. The snow came down in a beautiful veil of white and the breeze died down almost immediately. I stopped and breathed in the calm of the place.

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