Light Magic (Eerie Side of the Tracks Book 2) by Ellie Ferguson & Amanda S. Green

Author:Ellie Ferguson & Amanda S. Green [Ferguson, Ellie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Hunter's Moon Press
Published: 2018-02-26T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter 15

A clock somewhere in the recesses of the house struck two. I glanced up from my laptop and frowned. All around me, the house was quiet. Even so, I felt the watchfulness of the house itself. I leaned back, opening my mind to it, tasting the flavor of its presence. It was similar to what I’d felt at Miss Serena’s and just as strange. Never before had I felt anything like it. Not that I was complaining. Far from it, in fact. That awareness was an added layer of security, one I wished Mom had had. Maybe then I’d have known about her illness before it was too late.

I’d been surprised when Quinn suggested everyone stay the night. Before I’d been able to object – even though, I’m not sure I would have – Miss Serena said she thought it was a good idea. Yes, the grapevine would speculate on what was happening but this sort of “sleep over” was exactly what Annie, Sam, Drew, Lucas and Quinn often did. Then, as if realizing what my objection would be, she assured me she’d be staying as well. For years, she and Judith spent the night at one or the other’s home after working together. With that, the topic was closed.

I leaned back and glanced at the legal pad next to my laptop. Page after page was covered with notes I’d made over the last few hours. I’d gone up to bed when the others had, but sleep hadn’t come. Not wanting to disturb anyone, I’d finally crept down to the kitchen. At least there I could find something to drink and work until exhaustion finally took over.

Unfortunately, that had yet to occur.

I looked up a little later as a gentle hand rested on my shoulder. Quinn stood there, clad in a pair of sweats and an oversized tee shirt. Then, without asking permission, she reached over and angled my notes so she could read them. Her expression grim, she nodded once. Then she crossed the kitchen to the fridge. I watched as she pulled out a couple of beers. She twisted off the tops and handed me one of the bottles before sitting next to me.

“I’m not going to ask if you’re all right.” She took a pull from her beer. “I have a feeling you’re too much like me and, if I’m right, you’re pissed off right now and want to make someone pay.”

I nodded. “I can take care of myself and I’ve never walked away from a fight. But I’ll be damned if I let Annie or anyone else be hurt just because my mother’s sperm donor and incubator have a problem with me.”

“What can I do to help?”

She made it sound so simple.

“Maybe listen and see if you think I’ve lost my mind?” Especially since I wasn’t too sure on that count just then.

“Glad to.” She set her beer down and leaned back, considering me. “Meg, I know we’re asking a lot of you right now. You don’t know any of us, not really.

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