Whispers (Argent Springs) by Stark Cindy

Author:Stark, Cindy [Stark, Cindy]
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Published: 2014-03-31T23:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twelve

The skeleton’s face on the card immediately caught Erin’s attention, shocking her. Her breath froze in her throat. “Annabelle?”

“No, no, no. Death doesn’t necessarily mean a person dies. In fact, it usually doesn’t. More often, it means the death of something, and that something can be the end of a job—retirement, a person gets fired or leaves. Could be the end of a marriage. Anything like that. It’s the end of something, but also the opportunity for a new beginning and greater things.”

Erin exhaled a laugh. “That’s a relief.” Maybe it meant she should quit her job and move to Argent Springs.

Livia flipped the next one. “Eight of Pentacles.”

“Which means?”

“Pentacles typically represent money or resources.”

“More money would be awesome.” Erin’s thoughts immediately turned to her current lack of monetary resources.

“The Eight of Pentacles in particular means that you are looking toward and preparing for a better future, but it also cautions that you should take time to enjoy where you are currently.” She met Erin’s gaze. “Don’t forget that riches could also come in another form.”

“Like love?”

“Absolutely.” Her friend’s grin blossomed on her full lips. “Anyone particular in mind?”

An image of Rick popped into her head, and she quickly dismissed that as utterly ridiculous. “No. Just…it might be nice to fall in love again…someday. Not now.”

“Why not now?”

“It’s too soon.”

Her friend gave her a commiserating look. “I see. Sometimes it takes a couple of months before a heart can move forward.”

Erin didn’t respond. She didn’t want to admit and defend the fact that it had been much longer for her.

“How long were you married?” Livia’s hand hovered over the last unturned card.

“Nine months.” Nine long, miserable months.

“That’s good, then. It’s not like you’ve spent a lifetime together, and it should be much easier to get over.”

She sighed and closed her eyes. Not only was she a failure at marriage, but she failed at divorce, too.

“What?” Livia asked with concern in her voice.

Erin slowly lifted her lids. “My divorce was final two years ago.”

Her friend blinked a few times, but thankfully held the judgment from her gaze. “I see.”

“I’m glad one of us does.”

“Girlfriend, this might seem harsh to say, but I feel like someone needs to say it. It’s time to get on with your life. What are you waiting for?”

Sadness welled inside, and she lifted a shoulder and let it drop. “For my heart to say it’s okay, I guess.”

“Your heart has to toughen up, missy. Life can be a cruel, hard mistress, but death is more of a bitch. You don’t want to take your last breaths regretting that you never lived, do you?”

She blinked back her feelings and shook her head.

“You’re just scared. That’s all. And it’s okay. We’re all scared sometimes. But who does your life belong to? You or your fear?”

“You make so much sense.” A stressed laugh slipped from her lips, and she sniffed. “But I’m not ready to take that first step, yet.”

“Well, we’re getting you ready. If I were you, I’d be practicing on that sexy beast living under the same roof as you.

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