ReAwakened by Ada Adams

Author:Ada Adams [Adams, Ada]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Published: 2012-11-27T08:00:00+00:00

Sneaking into the Scarlet House turned out to be much easier than I expected. Elisa instructed me to meet Sterling at the front gate—one of Twitbrook’s new guards who could easily be bought with a fancy bottle of blood liqueur. He barely paid any attention to me, simply nodding toward the entrance as he salivated over the bribe.

Once inside the walls of the property, I made my way to the rear of the house, sneaking from one bush to another, taking cover behind marble statues, following the same path that I had used while playing countless games of hide-and-seek as a child. I broke into a sprint when I spotted Elisa waiting for me on the back steps. She was dressed in a brown wool cardigan, her hair pinned up in a loose bun. Instinctively, I flew into her arms, burying my head in her shoulder. The combination of her comforting touch and her flowery perfume transported me to the simple days of my childhood. For a split second, I wished I would never have to return to reality.

“Let’s get you inside before someone notices you’re here,” Elisa whispered, breaking our hug. “Twitbrook just called his guards to his office. Something big is going on and we don’t want to be caught in the middle of it.”

When we reached the safety of Elisa’s room, she let out a small sigh of relief. “What do I owe the pleasure of this surprise visit to?” she asked, smiling brightly.

Skipping over all formalities, I asked, “Why didn’t my father tell me about fortas?”

Elisa’s eyes widened in surprise as her lips parted to form a small o shape. “Oh, honey…it’s…it’s complicated,” she stammered, her hand fluttering to her chest.

“Do I have a forta?” The question was barely a whisper, but my voice was unwavering.

Elisa didn’t reply.

“Well, do I?” I repeated, this time louder.

She exhaled, nodding slowly. “Yes. Yes you do.”

My stomach lurched. That wasn't the answer I was expecting.

Countless questions swarmed my mind, a few of which managed to cross my lips. “Why didn't you tell me? Why didn't anyone tell me?”

“I had vowed to your father that I would never speak to you about this.” Every word Elisa uttered seemed to cause her pain. Tears welled up in her eyes, but she quickly brushed them away.

“Why? What can’t you tell me?” I pressed.

She bit down on her lip, remaining silent.

“Please, Elisa.” I resorted to begging. “I need to know.”

We locked eyes, and I watched the resolve drain from her face. “Fine,” she said with a soft sigh. “But I think it would be best if your father explained everything.”

Lifting her body from the bed, she slowly crossed to the other side of the room. Her hands trembled as she pulled open her closet door. From its dark depths, she retrieved a large, wooden trunk. I silently watched her rummage through its contents. Her eyes lit up as her fingers wrapped around the desired object. Tight-lipped and white-knuckled, she handed me an old, leather journal.

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