Phoenix Falling (Phoenix Series Book 1) by Melody Anne

Author:Melody Anne [Anne, Melody]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-02-14T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Fifteen

We were sitting in utter darkness. The area was unusually quiet and for the number of people present, it was eerie how no one spoke, not even whispers. I wanted my parents to turn the vehicle around and take us somewhere with the comfort of light. I’d prefer the chaotic fires in the streets of our old neighborhood to the blackness in here.

My dad exited the Suburban, and I saw the beam of a flashlight. He walked down a hall as if he knew exactly where he was. Suddenly the bursting flame of a match appeared as he lit a lamp attached to the wall. Everyone quickly shielded their eyes while they adjusted to the light. My emotions were still raw from the frantic way we’d left our home of fourteen years, and my eyelids were heavy, begging for more sleep.

The other parents, who’d ridden with us, lit more lamps, and soon there was a soft glow in the cavernous room. I climbed from the vehicle, noticing rows of other parked cars in this underground parking lot of sorts. Several families stood outside the Suburban with mixed expressions. Some faces looked familiar, but most were strangers.

The adults all knew each other and spoke in hushed tones. I stayed behind, clinging to Brian, afraid of being left alone. Luckily, he let me hold on to him, staying where we were, until summoned. My blanket, always one of my greatest securities, was clenched in my hands — separation from it wasn’t an option.

“Kids, we know you’re confused right now, but you need to follow us into the central room. We’ll explain everything to you there,” my dad said to the group with a soft authority in his voice. Everyone started trudging after him. There were hundreds of people in the huge cavern. I noticed some of the adults stayed behind as we passed through an archway and then walked down what seemed like an endless, narrow hallway.

Gas lanterns were lit every few feet, casting some light, but more shadows than anything else. It was like I’d awakened to a living nightmare. The long walk ended in another cavern almost twice the size of the first one. The walls were a scary, dark gray and moist to the touch. I felt as if we were going to suddenly be buried alive and no one would know it.

I saw my dad in the center of the room, and moments later a fire was blazing. Even several yards away, it didn’t take the heat long to reach me. I moved closer, trying to drive the lingering chill from my body.

“Everyone, please take a seat and we’ll explain everything,” my father said. We did as he asked. I was grateful for the added warmth and security of my blanket and ended up sharing it with Brian. His comforting body heat almost made me forget I was scared. As we sat, I noticed several more people drifting into the room. I wondered if the entire place would be filled by the end of the night.

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