Revelations by Alesha Escobar

Author:Alesha Escobar [Escobar, Alesha]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 0000000000000
Published: 2023-06-24T14:34:43+00:00

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Even Margot had teared up and had to wipe her eyes a few times as Clare ushered them inside her home and had them sit in the living room. Although the dark green curtains blocked out much of the sunlight, Clare had drawn them open so that natural light could beam through. Aria caught a whiff of vanilla incense wafting through the house, and in the background, the low hum of magical wards and protective spells laid around the property. She wondered if Blythe Meadows had the same issues that Miracle Falls did.

Aria glanced around the living room, noting the framed pictures on the walls, as well as beautiful, handcrafted talismans that Clare must’ve picked up from traveling over the years. The furniture seemed modern and up-to-date, though it all clashed with Clare’s window treatments. But, she wasn’t here to critique decorating choices, she wanted to connect with her mother and finally meet the sister she never knew she had.

Aria muttered thanks to Clare as she brought a cold glass of iced tea for her and Margot. It was a miracle her best friend wasn’t yapping away, asking Clare questions and regaling her with stories of how she and Aria first met. Clare sat in a large rocking chair just across from them, eyeing Aria with both wonder and sorrow.

“I never thought I’d see you again, Aria, but looking at you now...I can’t even begin to apologize…”

“It’s not about that, really.” Aria sipped her iced tea, hiding her quivering lip behind her glass. She wasn’t there to condemn her mother, but it did feel good to hear that Clare was sorry for giving her up.

Clare rubbed her temple. “Still, I owe you an explanation.” She stood and went over to a large, oak bookcase against the wall. She pulled out a worn photo album and brought it back over.

“Wow,” Margot said as she watched Clare open the album and place it on the table between them. “These are amazing.”

Aria nodded in agreement. “They’re beautiful.”

Each page stood intact, featuring a youthful Clare in 1920’s era clothing, and without a single gray or white streak in her hair. There were pictures of her from different occasions and at different ages, as well as images of a tall handsome man.

“That was your father.” A brief smile crossed Clare’s lips as she caressed the picture with her index finger. “Robert Day was his name.”

“What happened to him?” Aria asked.

“He died before you were born...and before we could get married. And, being an unwed mother in the 1920’s didn’t grant you the best type of life, so when I saw you had the mark of the sin eater, and Edwin Kovar came along, I knew that he’d take care of you and you wouldn’t have to worry about the stigma.”

Margot leaned forward, studying Clare. “Are you a sin eater too? Is that why you’re able to live so long?”

Clare shook her head. “Just a witch, but our family’s bloodline is so strong, that our lifespans can rival the sin eaters.

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