Betrayal (The Descendants) by Michel Mayandree

Author:Michel, Mayandree [Michel, Mayandree]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Mayandree Michel
Published: 2011-03-27T13:00:00+00:00

Twenty

Meetings

On my way up to my bedroom, I decided to see what Bethany was up to. When I got to her room, I rapped on her double doors a couple of times but there was no answer. Did she know that it was me and didn’t want my company? I stood in the hallway for a moment before deciding to try the doorknobs. The doors were unlocked, to my surprise for a girl who kept secrets so I stepped into the elegantly decorated sitting room and bedroom. The lavender and cream-colored rooms, which were nearly identical to my own except for the choice in the colors, were empty. Bethany was nowhere in sight. For some unknown reason, I wasn't surprised that she wasn't there.

I left her room and decided to search for her around the house. I did something I couldn’t resist. I sat on the railing of the long staircase, slid and descended in one quick swoop. I felt like a kid. Sun Paw met me at the foot of the stairs. I wasn't expecting her, or anyone to be there. We both looked at each other shocked for a second and then she giggled. Her laugh was infectious and I couldn’t help but join her. She had caught me being normal and I think she appreciated it.

“Dinner is in an hour, Miss Cordelia. Shall I draw you a bath?” She asked, trying to stifle her giggle.

“Oh…yes, please. I will be right up in a moment.”

I planned to continue looking for Bethany. Sun Paw nodded and headed up the stairs. I resumed my search the moment Sun Paw was at the top of the stairs. I walked into each room. In the kitchen I found Moon Rose and her mother preparing dinner. It smelled delicious. I realized then that I was actually very hungry.

The children had already eaten and were already stowed away in their bedrooms. I knew that Thaddeus and Alexandria were upstairs preparing for an evening out. They will be dining with another couple who were also elders, powerless. I shook my head and thought how unfortunate they were.

I found Evan in the library but I didn't allow him to see me. He was talking to someone in a hushed tone. It was probably Nikolas. Nikolas must be telling him about the trip into town. This was my chance to find out as much as I could. I stood behind the slightly cracked doorway and strained to eavesdrop on their conversation. A bad habit I’d developed but what was a girl to do when she was left in the dark. I mean really, how the hell was I ever going to uncover anything that may lead me to the truth, or jog my memory?

“I couldn’t petition Ares, since he is unwilling to punish one of his own descendants. But we have his word that he won’t come to Victor’s aide if Victor calls upon him to fortify his strength.” Nikolas said.

“Ares has great respect for his father, which I hope will overpower his desire to see bloodshed.

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