The Messenger by Dumond Pamela

Author:Dumond, Pamela [Dumond, Pamela]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Young Adult, Historical, Romance, Science Fiction, Multicultural, Paranormal & Fantasy, Multicultural & Interracial, time travel, Paranormal, Fantasy, Teen & Young Adult
Amazon: B007T07YU8
Goodreads: 51498384
Publisher: Pamela DuMond Media
Published: 2012-04-10T07:00:00+00:00

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We walked silently through a lush, dark, pine forest, while the sounds of cascading water drummed close by. Mist sifted through the canopy of pine needles above us. The occasional ray of sunlight danced on the forest’s floor illuminating acorns, fallen branches, and leaves that looked like jewels.

“What happened to your parents?” I asked.

“The woman who gave birth to me was shipped back to England soon after I was born,” Samuel said. “Her family did not approve that she had relations with a Native man.”

“So, did your dad raise you?”

“For a while.” He frowned. “But he was killed in a hunting accident when I was young.”

“I’m sorry. My mama disappeared when I was young, too.” On the outside Samuel and I couldn’t be more different. But in some ways, we were very much alike. Why couldn’t I have met him in my real life? Why did I have to meet him in this weird time travel thing?

I tripped, and my legs flew out from beneath me. I saw the ground rise up under my eyes. “Oh.” I reached my hand forward to break my fall.

But Samuel grabbed my shoulder and spun me around. He caught me and pulled me close to him. My heart beat quicker, and I was dizzy for a moment as my face pressed into his shoulder.

“Thank you.”

“I need to teach you how to walk on this land.” He released me. “Each step you make is an imprint. Choose where you step, as well as how hard your body weight comes down.”

I practiced choosing my steps until we approached, and stood too close to a cliff that overlooked a wide expanse of air. The view across it was another treacherous overhang with a choppy, white-watered river that lay hundreds of feet below.

I flashed to Mama’s head smacking the windshield as we dangled between earth and sky. “You go ahead. I’ll stay here,” I said. No way was I moving an inch further onto that cliff.

“Angeni said that if you made it this far, you could make it all the way. Scrape the bark from the tree next to the river, while I find the plants she wants.”

“I’m happy to scrape the bark from any of those trees over there.” I pointed in the opposite direction of the cliff.

“But…” He frowned.

“I am not stepping one foot closer to that drop-off,” I said. “Heights are scary. People can fall and get seriously hurt.”

“You just fell and I caught you.”

“Not from a fall like that.” I pointed to the cliff’s precipice. “People lose their lives if they fall from that kind of height.” I backpedaled. “Don’t you get it? We’re not all strong and invincible. We are flesh and blood. People can disappear for good, forever. People you love will never be seen again. You will never share a meal, laugh about something silly, touch someone’s face, or even have a chance to tell them goodbye,” I said. “I’m not getting anywhere near that cliff.”

“Whatever you say, Madeline. Whatever you want.

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