Dark Rising Trilogy by DeAnna Browne

Author:DeAnna Browne [Browne, DeAnna]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781948884280
Publisher: Celtic Moon Press
Published: 2020-03-31T22:00:00+00:00

Becca stood in line for dinner, achy and tired from a long day of training. The pale-colored soup up ahead meant clam chowder again. They’d had it every day for the past three days. At least it was hot, and fresh. She’d swear it had snowed, but it was the ice cold water that slammed against the cave’s walls. Even with two pairs of socks, leggings under her pants, and a few layers on top, the cold seeped through to her core.

Caleb joined her in line for food. “Wondered if I’d catch you here.” They both had been busy with training.

He’d been a little distant with her since the incident with Elizabeth. She called it an incident; he’d said she tried to kill herself. He was hurt. She understood to some degree.

“Grabbing dinner to take down to Liz at the med unit.” Becca had been able to wake her long enough to eat a few bites.

“Care if I join you?” He sounded chipper. Maybe he’d forgiven her.

“Sure.” With this long line, she’d love the company.

“How’s our pyro? What’s he been up to?”

She mentally cringed. Not her favorite subject, especially with Caleb. “Doing something for Andre, I assume. Not sure. He stays pretty busy with Andre.”

Her best friend stared at her, seeing more than she wanted him to. “Things not going great? I thought once I left our crowded living space, you’d work stuff out.”

Becca kept her gaze on the neck of the man in front of her. “I’m not sure what’s happening between us, but I don’t feel like talking about it here.”

Caleb laughed quietly. “I bet everyone in here knows more than you do about it. These caves are only so big.”

“What?” Becca flashed him a worried look.

“Don’t worry about it.” He gave her a quick side hug. “It’s obvious how the two of you feel about each other. I used to think it had to do with your magic, some type of connection I couldn’t compete with. Just don’t be an idiot.”

Becca choked in surprise and covered it with a cough. “Thanks for that bit of sage advice. I’ll try not to be an idiot.” She was happy for Caleb’s support, even if she had her own doubts.

Navina popped up behind her. “Mind if I cut in?”

Grateful for the distraction, Becca ignored the glare of the woman behind her. “Go ahead. How’s training with Joshua going?”

Navina rolled her eyes. “He’s a pushover. Easier than you on your first day.”

“Ya’ never know. Give him a chance to catch up.”

The young girl grabbed a couple bowls. “Mom’s working late. I gotta take some food down to the nursery.”

“Tell her I said hi.”

“Will do.” Navina balanced the bowls and some rolls on a tray and headed off through the double doors.

Becca and Caleb grabbed their food and headed to the med unit. Liz slept soundly while Nikki cleaned Doc’s desk. He must have already headed down to dinner.

“How’s she been today?” Becca set the food down.

“Good.” Nikki smiled at Caleb before turning back to Becca.

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