Tempus by Tyra Lynn

Author:Tyra Lynn
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: fantasy
Published: 2011-05-16T22:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER XVI

The distinction between past, present and future is only a stubbornly persistent illusion.

—Albert Einstein

He held my hand all the way to the house. We walked in complete silence, and I was acutely aware of every scent, every sound, and every sight around me. I imagined it as ‘high definition’ existence. I was also intensely aware of that electric humming again as we walked, his shoulder barely brushing mine now and again as the lay of the land beneath our feet changed subtly, tilting us toward each other.

We walked inside without pause, and Gabriel pushed me gently to the front, indicating I should climb the narrow stairs ahead of him. He released my hand as I began to climb, and I felt the cooler air rush in, chilling my skin where his had been touching. I once again held my hands close to me while climbing. I needed no glimpses to throw me more off-balance than I was already.

When I reached the landing, I paused and stepped aside for Gabriel. “Wait here.” He whispered.

All the doors were closed, and I watched as Gabriel went to the one directly across from the door that led to his Fathers bedroom. He knocked softly.

I heard a chair move on the floor, followed by approaching footsteps. The knob turned and the door opened noiselessly.

“Father, may I speak with you for a moment?”

Mr. Knight glanced at me and then back at Gabriel. I put my head down and looked at the wooden floor until I heard the door close. I could hear them talking, but it was too muffled to understand any words. I twisted my watch on my wrist, debating whether I should just hurry down the stairs and away. The muffled voices became louder briefly, tempting me to run for the stairs, but I heard the metallic sound of the knob again.

Gabriel stuck his head out the door and smiled a subdued smile. “He’s a little annoyed with me,” I heard a snort from somewhere behind him, and Gabriel rolled his eyes, “but it will all be fine. Please come in.”

I slowly approached the door, not sure what would be on the other side. Gabriel stepped back to let me enter, and left the door open once I was inside. I couldn’t help but think it was for my benefit, so I wouldn’t feel trapped.

It was the library. There were bookcases, floor to ceiling, completely filled with books. A desk sat in one corner, and the angle reminded me of the one I saw in the mirror, only it was a different desk. I couldn’t help but see the similarities, though. A chair, a globe, books stacked on the desk. Even the way the light fell into the room gave it a jarringly similar feel.

Mr. Knight sat behind the desk, silently watching my reactions. My eyes scanned the room as I slowly turned. In the corner, to the right of the door, stood a full-length cheval mirror. The dark oak frame had a bowed top, supported on a scrolled platform base.

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