Gifted by John R. Sankovich

Author:John R. Sankovich [John R. Sankovich]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: John R. Sankovich
Published: 2022-07-14T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO

After a night of dreamless sleep, Rebecca woke to her alarm’s blare. Gray light filtered through the blinds as she rolled over. After the scare last night, she kicked her feet out of bed and headed for the shower. After the hot shower, she felt better and dressed for school before she joined her father at the dining room table. “Dad, have you heard from Alex or Yasmine?”

“Yeah, they made it safely.”

“What did you say about this?”

“Nothing.” He sipped his coffee. “They are safe and I want to keep it that way.”

“Good. That’s for the best.” She hated keeping her brother in the dark, but it was the best way for him to move on.

Breakfast comprised eggs, bacon, and toast. Zoey nibbled on her food, Jester dipped his toast in the yolk of his eggs, and Blink sat without touching his food. He stared out the window as the light flickered between the fast-moving clouds. Not a single person mentioned last night’s scare, which relieved Rebecca. They trusted she was feeling better, not like they could stop her, anyway.

“Blink, are you okay?” A piece of bacon crunched in her mouth.

He shifted his gaze to her. “I wonder what Natilee would have done.”

Guilt tightened Rebecca’s chest as she watched Blink mindlessly pick at his nail. “She would have suggested the same thing. Find who at the school is behind this.”

Blink nodded and took a sip of his milk. “I wish she was here to help.”

“Me too.” Rebecca patted his hand. “She sacrificed herself for us to keep going, so we can’t stop now.”

“I know.” Blink finished his milk. “We better get ready. School is starting soon and I have a feeling you coming back is going to cause a scene.” He stood.

Rebecca dipped her last piece of bacon in her left over egg yolk and ate it. “Jester, you ready?”

Jester tossed the last bit of toast into his mouth. “Now I am. Do you want me to change now or after?”

“Better wait. I’m not sure how your animal form will handle the teleport,” Blink said.

“You’re the expert.” Jester went down the hall. “Be right back.”

Zoey picked at her toast as she stared at her plate. There was no way to bring her to the school. She looked at Rebecca. “I know. I’ve got your dad covered. No one will get close enough to him to do anything.” She twisted her purple ponytail around her finger as she pushed her full plate away.

“Be careful. I’m more worried they are after you.”

“They could try.” Zoey clenched her fists. “Actually, I hope they try. I have some payback to get.” She stomped to the couch and threw herself down.

Rebecca looked at her father for help. He nodded and picked up the plates around the table. “We have errands to run. I’ll keep an eye on her and have a chat.”

“Thank you.” Rebecca brought the glasses to the sink for her father. “I’ll have my cell if anything happens. Blink can get me here immediately.

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