The Hidden Truth (Shadow Claw Book 7) by Sarah J. Stone

Author:Sarah J. Stone [J. Stone, Sarah]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2017-08-12T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 13

Sienna had retreated to the top level of the factory, passed the offices and up into a tiny attic loft. It had a glassed in roof, and now that the storm had stopped, the sun was shining through. It was as close to nature as they could get on this frozen planet. Her tears were half dried as she titled her face toward the sun, her eyes closed.

Even if her body didn't agree with Nature, her heart longed for it all the time. She felt at peace with the sunshine, the hope of growth and renewal.

Desmond approached quietly, his heart thudding nearly out of his chest as he watched her for a moment. He knew this was the right thing to do, but already he could see the ramifications slammed in his face.

He wished Mariah were here. She had a way with words. She could say anything without upsetting someone and always put a positive spin on things. Desmond would have thought that all the years of diplomacy and negotiation would come in handy for times like this, but he was at a loss.

“Hi,” she said, hearing his footsteps. “I'm sorry. It just…”

“It's all right,” he said quietly. “It's been a hard few days.”

She smiled, wiping away a tear. “But it's not very witch-like.”

“Sienna.” He sighed and looked around. There was a window ledge that was big enough and he gestured for them to both sit. She did without question, leaning against the cool glass. “There is something I've wanted to speak to you about.”

“Mm?” she asked. She was relaxing, her tears drying, and that made it worse.

He never thought he'd have to say the words that tumbled out of his mouth. He had sworn he'd never abandon a Tiro after Reynolds Sienna was his idea, his commitment.

The best course of action was simply to tumble out the facts before his heart took over.

“You and I both know that you will never pass the tests, as hard as you try and as gifted as you are,” he said quietly. “I have long perceived that you would never become a full working witch. Our paths are no longer linked, little one.”

Silence filled the room. Her jaw unhinged.

“I'm sorry?” she asked, hoping she had misunderstood.

“You know this as truth,” he said at last. “And these last few days have shown us both that you have so much talent in other areas. I have to serve Nature, Sienna, and none of us can do that while we remain stagnant.”

The tears welled up again.

“Desmond—” she started. He took her hands but she pulled back. “No. You promised. You said…”

“I know.” He sighed. “I know, and I have tried everything I could to make it work.”

“Is this about the children downstairs? The new potential? The shiny new misfits that you can take?”

“It is about them,” he said, surprising her. “And all the others, around the galaxy. You have a bright future ahead of you, and I can assist you in finding a place to benefit your skills.

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