Knowledge Revealed (The Nememiah Chronicles Book 1) by D.S. Williams

Author:D.S. Williams [Williams, D.S.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Creativia
Published: 2012-12-17T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 17: Waiting Game

The tension was palpable in the house that evening. Although everyone seemed involved in activities as normal, each of them was alert and on guard. Ben sat with a book open in his hands, but never flipped the pages. Rowena worked on the computer, but every few minutes she scanned the windows anxiously. Marianne and Gwynn studied wedding catalogues. Marianne and Striker were getting married soon, and the girls were supposedly choosing Marianne's gown, but they flicked through the pages sporadically, without studying any of the designs. William sat reading a book to Katie, who was on an overnight visit. Her carer, Cecilia had a standing arrangement for one night a month, when William and Gwynn kept Katie, while Cecilia visited with her sister in Billings. The arrangement coincided, unfortunately, with the arrival of the visiting vampires. Ripley and Acenith sat side by side on the couch, flicking through endless channels on the huge television screen, which dominated the end wall. Striker was a mountain of nervous energy, pacing back and forth, as I worked on Marianne's painting.

Lucas stood behind me, his hands resting lightly on my shoulders as I painted. It was soothing to have him there, the touch of his hands against my shoulders a pleasant distraction from the tension surrounding me. I was completely calm, the voices in my mind were silent, and I could concentrate on painting. Occasionally, I heard Marianne's mother and knew instinctively that she was dropping by, to see how the painting was progressing. It had been initially disturbing when I realized Marianne's family could see the canvas through my eyes. Having embraced my psychic ability, I was discovering new aspects all the time as it continued to increase in strength and power. Mom had been silent tonight, there were no more warnings, and despite the tension in the house, I was positive the three vampires had left the vicinity.

It was almost eleven when Lucas rubbed his hands over my upper arms. “I think you should head up to bed.”

I glanced up and narrowed my eyes at him determinedly. “I'm not going to bed, until you've been out, and have come back safely.”

We'd had this discussion any number of times in the past few hours and Lucas was proving as stubborn as I was. Once Ben returned home from work, the group had gathered in the living room to discuss their plans for tonight. Lucas, Ben, and Striker intended to track the three vampires, following their scent to ensure they'd left the area. Ripley and William were staying behind, to ensure the safety of myself and the other women. Of course, all the women, except me, were perfectly capable of looking after themselves, all possessing similar superhuman strength, and skills as the men. I knew the truth – Ripley and William were staying behind to look after me.

I'd argued against the men going to search for the other vampires – particularly Lucas – panicked at the thought of him being out there in the darkness.

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