Page 22 of Separated from My Love
“I don’t know,” he said. “Her journalsneversaid.”
The whole idea of psychic abilities was new to him too. He didn’t have any special gifts. A part of him was glad for that and the other part wished he had something usefulabouthim.
“Maybe I’ll figure it out as she grows. It is enough for me that she is whole and healthy. I’m glad she has a prosperous future ahead of her.” She folded her hands in her lap. “I assume this mirror is the one you need to transport you two back to thefuture.”
“Yes,” he said. “We need the mirror to return home. It’s oval, about six feet tall, and the border is engraved in gold. Do you know whereitis?”
Please let her know what mirror I’m referring to.Trenton wasn’t sure any mirror would do. He wasn’t even certain how the thing worked. Genevieve would have to be the one toactivateit.
“I do,” she said. “However, I have a proposition for you. I know you two are in a hurry to return, but do you think you could stay a night. I’d like to visit with you a little longer and gather as much information about my family as possible.” Her lips tilted upward. “It will give you time to meet my family. You can report back to Regina and tell her about Elizabeth and the twins. She’ll have questions and will be so disappointed you can’tanswerthem.”
She was as good at emotional blackmail as her sister. “It has been a taxing journey.” He turned toward Genevieve. “Do you mind waiting until morning toreturnhome?”
She’d been rather silent for most of the conversation. What was going on in that head of hers? He hoped she wasn’t backpedaling. They’d made a lot of progress on their journey to Weston. He would not be happy if he had to work twice as hard to get them back on track onceagain.
“Of course not,” she said. “At this point,whyrush?”
Why indeed? They had their whole life ahead of them. One more day wouldn’tchangethat.
“Splendid,” Alys said. “I’ll have rooms prepared foryoutwo.”
Trenton wished he could tell her to make it one room. He wouldn’t push Genevieve for something she wasn’t ready for though. She needed time, and he’d ensure she had it. When they returned home they could work through their issues and see if they had what it took to make theirrelationshiplast…
