Sanctuary_Book One of Bloodlines by C. L. Stevens

Author:C. L. Stevens [Stevens, C. L.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-05-04T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 15

It took her a few moments to gather the right words so Desiree walked with her friend in silence for a bit before she finally spoke.

“What happened to you Stasha? Was it really bad?” Desiree asked softly.

“Nothing.” Anastacia replied unconvincingly. “I mean, it doesn't matter. It's not important anymore.”

“It certainly matters to you. I saw the look in your eyes.... the anger.” Desiree stated firmly. “And if it matters to you, it matters to me.”

Her friend looked across to her and then turned away before Desiree could read anything on her face.

Wow. It must have been something serious indeed if she is this reluctant to speak about it. Perhaps I shouldn't push her.

They walked for some time in silent thought, Desiree content to let Anastacia speak when she was ready. The last thing she wanted to do was push her away by being too nosy. When her friend finally did speak, the first words started her out of her own inner contemplations that had become so intense that she had forgotten that the other girl was even there.

“Why?” The girl asked, sounding uncharacteristically timid. “Why should you give a rat's ass.”

“Because you are my friend.” Desiree replied, somewhat surprised to hear the question. What kind of friend would not care?

Anastacia stopped and turned to fully regard her. Desiree looked over to her friend expectantly.

“I sense it is more than that Desiree.” The girl said softly but firmly. She opened her mouth but shut it again without speaking. She finally raised a hand tentatively to Desiree and touched one of hers. Desiree took the hand and grasped it tightly. Again, she marveled at how dainty the other woman’s hand was.

“I think there is more you are not saying.” Anastacia began. She looked her directly in the eyes. “Desiree, do you feel something... special towards me? I mean, I can tell something's up between us. Something you are reluctant or perhaps too shy to say.”

“I forget how smart you are Stasha.” Desiree said and laughed nervously. “So observant. I honestly don't even know why I was reluctant to tell you. It’s not like it's bad news or something.” She took a deep breath.

“I remember some of what I was told during my reading.” She admitted.

Anastacia gasped in surprise. “But they said you can't remember anything. At least not clearly.

“When I blacked out, it was because I was pushing myself to remember. I had to remember at list this much.” Desiree ignored her friends disapproving frown and continued.

“And I did. A small part at least. I was told, or rather I had the impression that not all I have met are necessarily my friend despite that they all seem to be. I don't remember all the words actually being spoken but I do remember your name being mentioned specifically.”

“What did it say?” Anastacia asked defensively.

“It said that you are my true friend and I got the strong impression that I should stick close to you. I believe I still feel it even now.

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