Phoenix by Autumn Reed & Julia Clarke

Author:Autumn Reed & Julia Clarke [Reed, Autumn & Clarke, Julia]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: BA
Published: 2015-08-15T05:00:00+00:00

Polar Opposites

I opened my eyes, clamped them shut, then opened them again. No change. The sight that greeted me couldn’t have been further from the cozy cabin with its low ceilings, distressed wood floors, and views of the forest. I craned my head around wildly, trying to make sure I wasn’t imagining things. There was no doubt about it; I had never been anywhere like this.

Judging by the dim gray light that washed over the room, I guessed it was early morning. I was sprawled out on a queen-sized bed with a dark iron headboard and footboard. The larger horizontal frame had curved edges; its thin vertical pieces created the effect of wide jail bars. My limbs were tangled in light gray sheets and a patterned blanket.

I was hit with a massive headache and an overwhelming sense of déjà vu. Why does this keep happening to me? For the second time in less than a week, I woke up in a new bed and a completely new place.

I moved my arms and legs, twisting and pulling, struggling to free myself. The sheets felt fresh, almost crisp even. I inhaled, searching for familiar scents. Nothing.

To my right was a large window with a white shade pulled down, letting in enough light to view the room in its entirety. I glanced around the room for clues. Large and well-furnished, each item contributed to the overall effect without cluttering the space. There were nightstands on both sides of the bed, each unique but somehow a pair. A leather arm chair was angled in a corner next to a vintage travel trunk with books stacked on top.

A plane flew overhead, drawing my eyes up the white walls to the incredibly tall ceilings. I noticed that the wall behind my head was covered in warm red brick, reminiscent of an old fire station. Framed photographs hung above me, but they seemed to be mostly landscapes. There was a large door on the wall in front of me. Where am I?

I racked my brain. Why couldn’t I remember anything from last night? Scanning the room, I saw my bag hanging on a hook near the closet. I wished my dad was responsible for this sudden relocation, but I seriously doubted it.

I bolted upright before realizing I had moved too quickly. My head felt heavy and the room was spinning. The last thing I remembered was watching Ethan, Knox, and Chase playing poker in the cabin. The fog was lifting, and realization was slowly dawning on me. The answer came slowly, turning like an old key in a lock. Did they kidnap me?

I limped over to the window and pulled up the shade. My mouth hung open at the sight. The view was of industrial-looking buildings, and I could see palm trees in the distance. If I wasn’t so angry with my newest predicament, I probably would have appreciated seeing something that was so completely different from what I was used to. Are you kidding me?

I wanted to stomp toward the door, but with my ankle still on the mend, I was forced to hobble instead.

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