Whispers From the Past by L. S. O'Dea

Author:L. S. O'Dea
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Dystopian, urban fantasy, Young Adult, Mutant, Dark Fantasy, YA dark fantasy, ya horror, epic fantasy, Paranormal, myths and legends, paranormal romance, shifter
Publisher: L. S. O'Dea
Published: 2017-11-06T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 35: TRINITY

THE NEXT MORNING, Trinity found herself at the opposite side of their group from Hugh. He’d shaved and now only had the stubble that she loved. She yearned to run her fingers across his cheek, but she couldn’t do that anymore. She slipped her hands into her pockets. She was once again dressed in slacks and a shirt. She kind of missed the dress. It’d made her feel feminine and pretty and she could use a little confidence right now. She and Hugh had seemed to come to an unspoken understanding to not talk to one another, but she couldn’t stop her eyes from drifting toward him again and again. His shoulders were slumped as if something weighed heavy on his mind and there were blue circles under his eyes. He needed to take better care of himself.

Verly said her goodbyes to Gaar and Mirra, both Tracker and Handler gruff in their gratitude for her help. She turned to Travis. “You, my boy, may visit me whenever you like.”

“Thank you.” Travis hugged her. “And thank you for saving us.”

Verly patted his cheek. “Take care of yourself.” She moved on to Hugh, wrapping her arms around him.

Exactly, what had gone on in that cabin last night? She’d stayed in the barn and Hugh had never joined them. It wouldn’t surprise her if he’d crawled into bed with the Forest Witch. He’d bedded Meesus, why not the witch?

“And you, our troubled hero.” Verly glanced at Trinity and then kissed Hugh’s cheek. “Remember, a good leader surrounds himself with those he can trust and those people must be free to question his decisions.”

“That was your vision for him?” Gaar’s eyes lighted with amusement. “That’s not fair. His was easy.”

Verly touched Gaar’s arm, a fleeting movement. “That was advice. I told him his vision last night.”

“Tell us,” prodded Gaar. “I told you mine on the trip over here.”

“She said I’d be betrayed.” Hugh’s eyes landed on Trinity.

She looked down at her hands.

“Oh...ahhh...well...then,” stuttered Gaar.

“That wasn’t the entire vision, Hugh Truent,” said Verly. “You forgot the important part.”

She glanced up. Hugh was looking at the Forest Witch and he wasn’t happy.

“I thought that was the important part.”

Verly’s eyes narrowed and the wind picked up.

“I’d suggest not making her angry,” said Gaar. “We have a long way to row and don’t need the winds against us.”

“Fine,” said Hugh. “The rest of my vision is that I have to learn to love.”

He didn’t look toward her at all this time and that hurt even more.

“Love completely. Without conditions.” Verly took his hand. “That’s the important part.”

His body tensed, trembling slightly as he stared into her eyes.

“Do not let this story repeat itself. Listen to your heart not your hurt.” Verly dropped his hand and he blinked several times and glanced around as if unsure where he was.

Verly moved toward her. She struggled not to run and hide behind Gaar.

“My dear, Trinity.” Verly hugged her and then pulled back, grabbing both of her hands. “I have watched you for so long and I’m glad we finally met.

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