Spirit Tree of the Red Rocks: Future by Clay Verna

Author:Clay, Verna
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: fantasy romance, fantasy adventure, sweet romance, romantic adventure, apocalyptic romance, continuing series romance, furturistic romance, futuristic romance with historical elements, sedona romance, romance with western elements
Publisher: Verna Clay

20: Upward

Bren's apprehension over Violet's state of mind eased. Now that they were through the tunnel and making their way toward the elevator shaft, she seemed alert and responsive. He thought about her story of living the life of her distant grandmother while in cryosleep, and although his mind wanted to scoff at the notion, he decided to refrain from judgment. Her telling of the story had been done with absolute conviction and he was curious about the rest of the tale.

They reached the elevator shaft and he changed the glow stick from illumination to flashlight mode. He unlatched the access gate and the metal hinges screeched in protest when he pulled it open. Turning to Violet, he said, "I've been to the surface maybe a dozen times in the past ten years and I want you to know the process is, well, slow. Right now, we're about two miles underground and this elevator travels about one mile an hour using solar energy."

Violet said, "After what we've just been through, I assure you I won't mind this mode of transportation. In fact the slower the better; I need time to get my wits back."

"And finish your story about Frannie," he added.

"Are you sure you want to hear it? It may be just the ramblings of an overactive imagination."

"But you don't believe that."

After a moment she replied, "No. I don't. As fantastic as it sounds, I believe I was visited by a grandmother who once lived and walked the earth and for some reason wanted, or perhaps needed, me to experience her life."

Bren touched Violet's elbow and escorted her into the elevator. It was small, only large enough for four people at the most, perfectly square, and built of thick sheets of metal. He closed the gate and said, "You'll probably be more comfortable if you sit with your back to the metal. I'll sit across from you. He removed the strap keeping the glow stick from being dropped or lost, and set the light on the floor between them.

When they were both comfortable, he reached up and punched the activation button. He had no qualms about the elevator not working. The organization he worked for was a well-oiled machine with one focus, terraforming the earth so civilization could once again live aboveground.

Amidst creaks and groans the elevator slowly lifted upward and Bren watched Violet for signs of panic. With her head leaning against the metal and her eyes closed, she appeared perfectly calm. Softly, he said, "Are you going to finish telling me about Frannie and her Indian brave?"

"Only if you really want to know and you're not just trying to keep me occupied."

Bren sighed. "I'll admit I do want to keep you occupied, but I also want to know the conclusion to your dream."

Violet lifted her lashes and the light from the lamp, now dimmed, captured the blue of her eyes and turned them into sapphire jewels. Bren inhaled long and deep. Violet was a woman of substance, conviction, and beauty.

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