Villere House (Blood of My Blood) by Hussey CD & Fear Leslie

Author:Hussey, CD & Fear, Leslie [Hussey, CD]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2013-11-10T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER TWELVE

Lottie's hand was once again captured by Xavier's warm firm grip as he led her through the interior of the house and into a dark room closed off by large wooden French doors. The gesture was reassuring more than intimate, but she was grateful for his touch, no matter the intent.

Although they might have just been heavily draped, there were no visible windows in the room. But differentiating a window dressing from the yards of fabric adorning the walls would be an impossible task. All that cloth made the room feel closed in and somewhat creepy, which was probably the point. A curving mahogany staircase leading up to more darkness sat on the opposite wall.

The room may have once been used for dining, but she doubted anyone ate in it any more even though there was a round wooden table in the center of the room, and a buffet on the wall closest to her.

A woman in her early fifties—presumably Xavier's mother—with long, wild, curly black hair sat in the chair facing them. Her eyes were closed, hands outstretched palm up and resting on the table. Her lips moved silently.

Before her were a bowl of sand and three unlit pillar candles surrounding a tall, wooden structure. To Lottie's untrained eye, it looked like an animal head totem pole. A single dim light hung from an antique fixture directly above the table, a pair of shriveled up bird talons dangling from it. The room smelled strongly of herbs and earth.

Releasing her hand after giving it a final squeeze, Xavier pulled out a chair and pushed gently across her back, encouraging her to take a seat. He took the chair to her left.

She inhaled deeply in an attempt to calm her chattering heart. She wanted to be here. She wanted answers. But having no idea what to expect made her stomach flutter with anxiety.

Once they were seated, his mother opened her eyes—dark eyes like Xavier and…Laurent. Her smile revealed bright white teeth behind deep red lipstick. "Good evening. I'm Delia Villere. Charlotte correct?"

"Most people call me Lottie."

"Lottie…" Delia made a face. She must not like the nickname. "Hmm. Lottie…" She ran a finger through the sand. "Lottie…" She lit the three candles. "Tell me Lottie, do you see the head of the deer on the energy totem?" She gestured toward the sculpture at the center of the table. Lottie nodded. "The deer is your spirit animal, showing your compassion, gracefulness, femininity, and lust for adventure. She will guide you tonight and protect your spirit from harm." Closing her eyes, she began to chant low, guttural words.

After at least a minute of chanting, her eyes flicked open and focused on Xavier. "And you," she said. "The cougar is your spirit animal. He is one of great leadership, loyalty, courage, responsibility, and foresight. He will guide you and protect you from harm."

Lottie was pretty sure she saw Xavier roll his eyes.

Delia turned back to her. "My Xavier tells me you wish to channel the spirit of a dead relative.

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