A Matter of Time: Book 4 of The Thistle & Hive Series by Jennae Vale

Author:Jennae Vale [Vale, Jennae]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Publisher: Jennae Vale
Published: 2015-11-19T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 17

With only a few more days before the tournament, Richard made his rounds from group to group, making sure everyone was prepared. He kept a watchful eye on Angelina, as did Nick. She wasn’t happy about it, but had agreed to go along with their wishes until they could figure out who had been following her. They were all aware of the sensation of being watched now. Whoever it was, they were quite stealthy, because so far they’d been unable to catch even a glimpse. Angelina had told Estella that she would be staying in the city until after the competition ended. She hadn’t wanted to worry the elderly woman about being followed, but Richard insisted it was best to warn Estella and Harry that someone had been spotted on Angelina’s property, so they could protect themselves if need be. He knew Harry was an ex-Marine, and that despite his age, he was very capable of handling an intruder if it came to that. Harry reassured Richard that he had weapons, and he knew how to use them.

Students were coming by the warehouse to collect their medieval costumes and to do some last minute parrying practice, in anticipation of the upcoming exhibitions they would participate in. Those taking part in the tournament had been there almost constantly and had gained the confidence they would need in order to defeat Granger’s team. Richard and Nick were quite confident about their chances, but everyone continued to work long hours to achieve their goal. Where it had once been personal for only Nick, the others had all developed a deep sense of pride in their team and their abilities. They understood that Granger believed his team would defeat them easily and they were determined to prove him wrong.

They all took turns working with the children, who were adorable in their medieval costumes. Angelina had worked hard, alongside the team moms, to design authentic costumes for everyone. To keep anxiety levels to a minimum, Nick and Richard tried to keep things lighthearted and fun, encouraging the others to think only of the present and let the future take care of itself. A party atmosphere overtook the warehouse, when a dozen pizzas were delivered, along with salads, drinks and dessert. The children changed out of their costumes and everyone sat around on the floor with paper plates full of food. Laughter and excited chatter filled the large space, echoing off the rafters.

“You should be quite proud of your accomplishments,” Richard said, glancing around the room at the happy faces of Nick’s students. “Not many would be able to come to a strange place and find a way to fit in so seamlessly.”

Nick appeared suitably humble. “You haven’t done so badly yourself.”

“I’ve had you to help me. I’m hopeful that once this competition is finished, we will be able to return home.”

“You’ve heard from Edna then?” Nick asked.

“No. It’s just a feeling I’ve had of late. I don’t know where it’s coming from, but I believe it.

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