Shadow Play_A Dark Fantasy Novel by Jill Ramsower

Author:Jill Ramsower [Ramsower, Jill]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-06-22T16:00:00+00:00

13

By the end of the next day, I had survived another close encounter with the vampire-looking Fae, but this time I hadn’t been alone. Earlier in the day, Cat had suggested we have a drink after work at a pub not far from the museum. I felt bad that Ash was stuck at the apartment, so I had explained that I wouldn't be able to stay out long and Cat assured me that her mom would be expecting her home anyway.

The pub was the epitome of what I would expect an Irish pub to look like. The narrow room was somewhat dark, giving it a cozy feeling, if not cramped considering the large number of people gathered for happy hour. Cat led the way through the packed room to one of two unoccupied wood tables and selected a chair with her back to the wall. I sat opposite her, facing the wall filled to capacity with sports pictures and memorabilia. We both ordered beers and took in the varied crowd that conversed animatedly with each other.

“This place is great, thanks for the invite!” I was a few years older than Cat and appreciated her extending the offer to hang out.

“I’m just glad we could make it out, I wasn’t ready to go home,” she said with a noticeable roll of her eyes.

“You live with your parents?”

“Yeah, and my mum drives me up a wall. I love her, but there comes a time when a child should leave the nest, and that time has come.”

I couldn’t help but laugh, recalling the feeling. “I can’t imagine still being with my parents—they’re great, don’t get me wrong, but my mom’s pretty flighty and it can drive me crazy.” I paused as the waitress dropped off our drinks before asking, “Do you have plans to move out?”

“I’ve got a cousin of sorts that graduates this year. Once she’s out of school, we’re hoping to get a flat together.”

“That sounds awesome—I’m going to miss living with Ashley.”

“My family is pretty traditional, and I can’t live with just anyone so Aileen is on the list of approved roommates but she’s not exactly a good friend. But at least I’ll be out from under my mum’s watchful eye.”

“She a helicopter mom?”

“What on earth does that mean?”

I laughed a bit at her confused expression before I explained. “It means she hovers over you, making sure you’re safe and taken care of.”

“Oh Rebecca, you've no idea. Her hover is more like a crow perched on my back.”

We both giggled and I started to relax as the beer worked its way into my system. I scanned the wall that was littered with pictures, scarves and flags for a soccer club called Linfield. I could imagine game day here would be a memorable experience and decided that I would have to come back for a game.

Out of the corner of my eye I noticed that Cat, who had been relaxed moments ago, suddenly sat up stiffly as her face became pale and her eyes rounded.

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