The Midnight Trilogy by L.M. Hatchell

Author:L.M. Hatchell [Hatchell, L.M.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: ALX Publishing

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The morning sun was splitting the sky as Phoenix navigated the winding coastal road, finally en route to their destination after a long night laying diversions. The clear blue sky formed a surreal juxtaposition to the erratic thunderstorms of recent days and she raised her face, relishing the warmth of the sun as it beamed through the car’s windscreen. Rolling sandy beaches followed their path on the left, and jagged cliffs covered in lush green foliage bordered them to the right.

In the bright light of day it seemed almost idyllic. Yet there was an energy to the place that she couldn’t quite explain. She’d felt it as soon as they’d reached Portrush, and it had only grown stronger as they drew near their meeting point. It made all of her senses tingle, like a feather whispering across her skin. There was something both foreign and strangely familiar that called to her and pulled her in.

She debated asking Ethan if he felt the same thing, but an awkward silence had settled between them once he’d regained consciousness. There were so many things unsaid from their disagreement the night before, and they’d only increased in significance after her run-in with Darius.

Arguments played over and over in her head, but she knew that voicing them again was a waste of time. It was okay though, because very soon she’d confront Shade herself and prove the truth to Ethan. And didn’t that thought just make her gut twist painfully.

Beside her, now slumped in the passenger seat, Ethan gave a low whistle. She looked over at him, and her jaw dropped as they crested the hill and she was awarded a clear view of the ancient ruins that had caught his attention.

Dunluce Castle stood proud and imposing on the edge of the cliff. The sea was calm behind it, but an image filled her mind: waves crashing against the rocks as lightning split the sky. A shiver of anticipation ran through her.

Craning her head for a better look, she slowed the car as they neared the entrance. Coaches were parked along the grass verge and tourists milled about with cameras. They all seemed suitably impressed with the historic site, pointing and posing at random locations around the grounds. Were any of them aware of the immense power vibrating from the place? It was almost impossible to think that even the most mundane of humans could be oblivious to it.

“You feel it?” Ethan asked, his eyes glued to the castle as he sat up a little straighter.

She nodded even though he wasn’t looking at her; she was too in awe to speak.

A car horn blared and she was snapped from her trance. At some point she’d slowed the car to a complete stop, and they were now blocking the narrow road with an irate driver making angry gestures behind them.

Ethan glanced at the car and gave her a somewhat dazed smile. “We better go meet the others. We can come back and explore later.”

The rest of the drive was a blur.

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