The Dark Gifts Birthright by Willow Cross

Author:Willow Cross
Language: eng
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Chapter Thirteen

The Dream Child

The encampment was subdued for the next few days. The loss at the fortress had not only injured their bodies, but their spirits as well. Many had lost those connected to them, and grief had driven some to a nearly catatonic state. Those still functioning were working. Stores had to be gathered, blankets, pillows, and things that were required to make the arriving clans comfortable. The old barn behind the house was turned into a dormitory of sorts to house those arriving. Infected with fear, the survivors of the fortress massacre did not want to be left on their own.

The room grew quiet as the waning sun settled in the horizon. Long shadows cast from candlelight flickered and danced along the walls. The council members sat at the rectangular table with Cass at the head. Minerva sat to her right, with Michael and Liz to her left. Soft voices filled the air.

“We’ve been going over this for days and we’re no closer to a solution than we were the first time.” Michael said as his fist slammed against the kitchen table. “While we sit here talking, Monroe is building an even larger army. We are wasting time.”

Gregorio, arms folded across his chest, nodded in agreement, directed his gaze to Cass, and waited for her to speak.

“We are helpless without money.” Cass stood and began pacing the length of the kitchen.

“I don’t understand why it is so important that we find a place to house all of us. Each nest should find their own dwellings. We have an army to reinforce. Not all of those here are capable fighters. I don’t want to get caught with my pants down again.” Tiberius said.

Cass stopped behind Tiberius’ chair, reached out, and ran her index finger down the side of his face. “Don’t you see? This is our army. We can no sooner move ahead without them, than we can crawl under rocks and hide.” Whipping around, her ebony hair flew wildly about before settling neatly against her back as she retraced her steps across the kitchen floor.

Red faced, Tiberius stiffened in his chair.

As they discussed their options, little Jenna worked carefully on a picture she was coloring. She sat on the floor with her knees tucked under her, working away at her drawing, seemingly unaware of the conversation in the room. When the grownups in the room finally quieted, she jumped up and pulled at Cass’ sleeve.

“Mommy, I need scissors.”

“Why?”

“To fix my picture.”

“What are you making love?”

“A present.” Jenna’s face lit up with a smile. She folded her hands behind her back and swiveled back and forth.

“Well show me then.”

“But it won’t look right if I don’t cut them.” The child protested her bottom lip protruding.

Cass sighed, picked her up and placed Jenna on her hip. “Darling, I will help you cut the picture down, if you just show me first.”

Jenna smiled, her eyes wide. “Okay, but close your eyes first ‘cause it’s a surprise.”

Cass closed her eyes tight.

Jenna giggled. “Okay, you can look now.

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