Air by Jennifer Lush

Author:Jennifer Lush
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: supernatural, fantasy, urban fantasy, vampires, werewolves, witches, paranormal, psychics, shapeshifters
Publisher: Jennifer Williams
Published: 2021-10-29T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eleven

Halloween

It was Halloween. Earth would be gathering to celebrate their new year. The preparation had been in the works for days, and Everleigh had even invited Lilah to the celebration much to her Grandma Eloise’s disapproval. Lilah had turned down the offer to be with her family who were growing more and more concerned at Marcus’ absence.

They still hadn’t heard a word from him or Leena since they called the family together. It weighed on everybody’s mind differently. Some like Abby were finding little things to do to keep their hands and minds busy like cleaning an already clean home for the sixth time in a matter of days. Others like her Uncle Joseph were trying desperately to search for them somehow and becoming highly irritated by anyone’s unwillingness to help.

Lilah spent her day talking to Jackson. He was going to be home that night handing out candy to the trick or treaters then possibly going out afterward. He had asked Lilah to spend the evening with him, but she knew better than to even give the idea weight in her mind. It was a very important day for everyone, and not hearing from Marcus only made the day that much more solemn.

It was the day of the Return. It would be the thousandth attempt. The Elements had been down here for a full millennium. No one breathed easy on this day until after the attempt was made because no one knew what would happen when the four Elements finally made it home. Even being unsure of their future, her family always hoped for a completed Return. Balance was steadily growing out of control. They needed to complete the Return before too much more damage was done here.

This year, it was worse for everyone. Usually Marcus communicated some form of well wishes to his family in the event they were successful. Every year when the Return attempt failed, he would let them know he was back for another round. There was nothing from him. No one could be sure if anything had happened to him or even what could have possibly occurred that would keep him silent.

The possibilities were as endless as their imaginations, and their imaginations were rich and colorful. Distraction was the best route to take in Lilah’s mind. She felt bad for those who joined her uncle in trying to find news on Marcus’ whereabouts. She understood, of course, why they had to try, but she would drive herself crazy with worry if she thought about it for too long.

It wasn’t easy trying to come up with a good excuse to not hang out with Jackson tonight. She could only use family matters so many times before she would have to start answering questions about her family that she wasn’t ready to face. She told him she wasn’t feeling well and should stay home and rest.

This made Jackson want to change his plans to care for her. She knew that he often worried he was coming on too strong.

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