Sacrifice (Nevermore, Book 3) by K.A. Poe

Author:K.A. Poe [Poe, K.A.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: K.A. Poe
Published: 2014-08-07T04:00:00+00:00

18.

A Place Called Home

I happily admired the scenery as Willowshire unfolded before us. The further we went, the more excited I grew. I could spot Howard’s convenient store right off, and noticed Kate leaning against the side of the building taking a draw off of a cigarette. Her bright pink hair had faded somewhat from the last time I had seen her, but otherwise she looked no different. Next we came across the high school we had attended, and I felt somewhat nostalgic. The building was filling up with students who looked reluctant and tired.

“School’s starting already?” I asked in awe as I thought over how much time had passed.

“Yep, school just started last week,” Mitch answered. “I got time off, though, for bereavement.”

We were nearing the elementary school, and the trailer park that I had hoped to avoid seeing. Paul was in there somewhere, probably plotting a way to kill Salem and me. I sighed and relaxed some as we finally passed it and came close to the house I had given to Jason and Mitchell to live in. The four of us climbed out of the car, and I stared at the familiar red door that I had walked in and out of so many times throughout my life. I wished Janet could have been waiting behind it to welcome me home, but that would never happen again. So many things would never happen again.

“I can barely believe we’re here,” I whispered.

“We have to be cautious while we are here. If Paul hears word of our presence, he will be after us in a heartbeat,” Salem warned. “Do not tell anyone that we are here.”

“We won’t,” Mitch vowed. “Are you going back to your house?”

“You didn’t hear?” I asked. “I guess you wouldn’t have…it burnt down.”

“Oh, wow…” he said in shock. “I’m so sorry, Salem. What are you going to do?”

“We will find someplace else,” Salem said with a surprising smile. “Somewhere new and completely our own.”

I felt myself smile as I imagined what our house might look like. It would be a whole new journey for the both of us. After we returned from Florida, we would have a house of our own, a new life, and new beginnings to look forward to.

The happy moment was cut short when I noticed a look of disgust from Jason at the mention of Salem’s and my life together. He tried to quickly cover his expression, but it was too late.

“Jace would probably lend you guys his car for a while if you need. I think I’ll be out of commission for a little while, and he can just use mine. Mine’s better anyway, right, bro?” Mitch said, nudging his brother in the side jokingly.

“Yeah…sure. Whatever. That works.”

“Thank you so much, Jason!” I said with as much excitement as I could muster and gave him a hug. He had hurt me deeply, but I knew it was just in the heat of the moment. I would do my best to turn things back around.

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