Another Short story

Wow, So I get home from work and Crystal has started another Short Story!  What am I gonna do with her?  It's like she goes from one idea to the next like that(snap my fingers).

Oh well I love her anyway.  And another good read for you all.

Really?  Ok so this is Crystal and I got home an Liz had started the story!!!!!!  

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Swept Away: The First Bloodline { Hope this helps you feel better Crystal}

5.0 out of 5 stars 50 shades vamp style, 23 July 2013

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This is the 1st Paranormal book I've read and am so glad I did. Reminds me a bit of 50 shades. Can't wait for for book 2 only dissapointment is can't seem to find author any where to contact to find out when book 2 will be realeased

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5.0 out of 5 stars Good book, 3 Jun 2013

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Couldn't put this book down can't wait to see what happens next. The story was brilliant well written hope there's a 2nd book soon

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     The sound of the splash caused Trinket to turn and look out over side of the boat.  The water was calmly splashing the side of the boat as it sat offshore.  The waves soothingly, making their way to the beach before returning out to sea.  There was nothing to be seen.  If ever there was a place for peace, this was it.

     Rubbing her arms she made her way back to her chair and pulled her light shawl back around her shoulders. The night air blowing off the water was definitely getting cooler.  It wouldn’t be long and she would have to make her way back in.  Relaxing back in her reclining chair, she closed her eyes and breathed in the cool air. 

     She had been coming out here for the past month.  The only time she didn’t feel like screaming her head off was when she was on the water.  Away from all the well-meaning people.  She could only take so many of their pitiful looks.  Could only choke down so many casseroles.  She was afraid if she didn’t stay away; someone would be wearing one of the numerous green bean or chicken pans.

     Why did it happen to me? Why did it happen at all?

      Pulling her legs up in the chair, she wrapped her arms around her knees and rocked herself. The silent tears ran down her face as she watched the sun finish making its way down to meet the waters’ edge.  The sky had no right to have such beautiful colors streaking across it, while she was full of dark insignia, clear through to her soul.

     There it was again, the splash that always seemed to signal it was time to go in.  Time to return to the lonely cottage.  The little cottage where the start of a wonderful life had been.  Where there was supposed to be bonfires in the summer and Christmas lights in the winter.  Where the sound of laughter was so frequent it was embedded in the walls.  Walls, where pictures of the beautiful little family hung.

     It was not such a cheery place to go to now.  She dreaded walking up the path now.  Opening the door of the cool dark home.  The silence was unbearable at times.  There was no one there to greet her, no one for her to tuck into bed at night and give a little kiss too before singing to sleep.  No one for her to curl up to in front of a roaring fire.

     Making her way over the side of the boat, she clamored down and waded to the sand covered beach.  As always, she turned back to look one last time out across the water.  Her mind had stopped seeing, the little hand popping out of the water for her, but she couldn’t stop herself from looking.

     She stood there for what seemed like forever before finishing the walk that would take her back to her suffering.  Back into what once was the home of her dreams.

     After pulling on her warm flannel pajamas, and drinking a cup of tea she climbed onto her side of the queen size bed, tucking the pillows from the other side against her, she lay back and waited.  Waited for the endless night to pass and prayed for a dreamless night.

*****

     Laughter filled the air as the little girl ran down the beach to meet her father.  Her long blonde hair flowing out in the wind behind her.  Her cheeks pink from spending the morning outside waiting and watching the sky.  She knew Daddy was coming home today and she wanted to be the first one to see him.

     Strolling behind her, the beautiful young woman laughed with her.  She had long ago given up trying to keep up with her daughter, once she set eyes on the little two seater plane that was bringing Daddy home.  It seemed like from the time she could walk she was always running for her daddy. 

     He always made it look easy, landing the plane on the water and coasting it to the beach.  Jumping out of the cockpit he reached in and grabbed his overnight bag, then with the other arm pulled the apple of his eye up and carried her to meet the love of his life.

     Her heart always jumped in her throat whenever she saw him.  His masculine good looks and boyish charm had claimed her love five years ago.  She could hear his laughter mixing with their daughters, as she tried to con him into telling her what present he had brought home for her this time.  

     As always before they made it to the door of their home Mandy was playing with her new toys.  Her parents, smiling at her as she ran off to her room to show her new treasures to her dolls.

     “If I didn’t know better I would think that you brought that home for her to bribe her into leaving us alone for five minutes.” She giggled as he pulled her towards him. Enveloping her with his arms.

     “And sometimes I would think You, were right.” He smiled as his mouth closed in on hers.  Claiming her lips in a breathtaking kiss that made the pit of her stomach tighten.  Turning them, he pressed her up against the wall.  Imprinting her body with his.  Making his way down her neck nibbling as he went .

     Suddenly the sound of little giggles was breaking them apart as two little arms pried her way in between them.

     “Daddy why do you always have to kiss mommy for so long?” Grabbing each of their hands she pulled them into the living room and pushed them down on the couch.  Climbing up onto his lap she snuggled her head into his chest. “ You are going to stay a long time now.  Right?”

     “I’m going to stay as long as I can.  What kind of plans do we have for tonight?”  Avoiding her questions seemed to be getting harder and harder as she got older.  Rubbing her hair he looked over her head and gave a half-hearted smile to the woman he loved.

     “Mandy, why don’t you show your father the new birds’ nest we found.  I’ll get some supper together.”  Trinket new by the look on his face; he wasn’t going to be staying long and she wanted to be able to enjoy every second of it.  She watched out the window as the two people, she loved more than life itself, stood admiring the three unhatched birds’ eggs.

     After preparing a quick supper of sandwiches and chips with sweet tea to wash it down, they all sat down together.

      Holding hands around the table while Mandy said grace, Trinket knew her life could never get any better than it was at this moment.  She watched as Mandy yawned from the tiring day.  Trinket had intended on an early night, and had made sure that Mandy had stayed busy so when night came, it would be easy getting her to sleep.

     After tucking Mandy into bed for the second time they cuddled together on the couch.   Each knowing how the other felt and each knowing that this was to be a short visit.  But soon they would be able to spend all their time together.

     Sam curled his fingers through hers, “You know this is not going to be forever. Right?  It won’t be much longer and these trips will be finished.  Brett is going to be taking them back on as soon as his leg heals.”

     “I know.  I just don’t understand why it had to be you.  There are two other pilots.” She knew she was being unreasonable.  One of the pilots’ wife was fixing to have a baby and the others mother was very ill. Brett normally took this route but he had an accident and broke his leg.

     Leaning over her, he placed a hand on either side of her head.  “I think I can make you feel better. How about if I give you something to remember me by?”  Moving his mouth over hers softly, he knew just what she needed and he would see to it she got it.

     Closing her eyes as she felt his lips against her lashes she gasped.  He could always make her feel better.  And she was sure she would remember this night  in the days to come. Giggling and grabbing his hand she pulled him off the couch and they ran down the hall together. Falling into their bed.

*****

      Trinket woke with a start.  Rubbing her head from yet another migraine she had a tendency to get when she dreamed of what used to be.  Standing she made her way to the bathroom, reaching for the bottle of Fiorcet the doctor had given her.  After downing a pill, she wet a wash cloth.  She returned to her bed and lay the wash cloth over her eyes.  Knowing that when the medicine kicked in, she would be out.

*****

      “Noooooo!  Help them you have to help them.  You have to keep looking for them.  You haven’t found them. They are out there waiting for you to come get them.  Maybe they are floating around on some driftwood wondering why no one is looking for them.”  She turned screaming looking from one set of saddened eyes to the next. “You can’t just give up!  You have to find them, you have too.” Collapsing to the floor Trinket continued sobbing and pounding her fist into the floor.

*****

     Suddenly she sat up in the bed, drenched with her own sweat and her eyes swollen from crying.  Brushing her tousled hair from her eyes she looked around.  As always he wasn’t there.  She was alone.  The only sound was from the cuckoo clock Sam had bought her on their honeymoon.  So long ago.  She grabbed his pillow and curled up in the bed to spend the rest of the night reliving the most horrible night of her life.

     Mandy begged and begged Sam to take her for a ride before he had to leave.  Of course he gave in.  He was the best pilot around.  The weather was good.  What would be the harm? 

     Fastening her seatbelt around her, Trinket could remember those big beautiful blue eyes smiling up at her.  So full of life and excitement.  Kissing her daughter on the head she backed away from the plane. 

     Sam powered up the plane and they coasted out till they were far enough that he took off. Slowly at first.  He knew there would be hell to pay if Trinket thought he was being irresponsible with her pride and joy on board.  They circled around a few times waving at Trinket when they got close enough.  Then with a big smile on his face he pointed up and took off.  Trinket stood there holding her breath. “I’m gonna kill him as soon as he lands that plane safely.”  She smiled because she knew they were laughing at her.  They were so much alike.

     Suddenly she heard it.  The loud roar of the plane as it began its decent way to fast.  She knew something was wrong.  She froze as she stared out across the water.  Watching silently as her whole life ended right in front of her. 

     Then it was over. In a flash. The coast guard had searched for days.  Friends and family was with her through it all.  But she really just wanted them to go away.  To leave her alone. To leave her with her memories.

     Now  she spent her days out on the water.  Hoping that somehow she would find them.  Deep down she knew that was never going to happen but she couldn’t give up hope.  It was all she had left and no one could take it from her.

     As soon as the clock struck Six a.m. she was out of bed.  She made the bed, turned on the coffee and jumped in the shower. By six thirty she was walking down the path with a thermos of coffee in one hand and a good book to read in the other.

     Climbing on board the boat she settled into her lounge chair, to watch the sun come up.  She felt closer to them on the water.  Sometimes she thought she could hear their laughter whenever a plane would fly over.

     The occasional splash of water always made her smile.  Maybe it was them saying good morning to her. 

     She smiled as she picked up her book.  Why did she choose this one?  She didn’t really like westerns. That was more Sam’s style.  He used to tease her about all her romance books.  Oh well maybe it was time to try something new.  Turning the first page she soon found herself engrossed in it. 

     “Cowboys and horses?  Who would of thought  I would get wrapped up in that”  She smiled to herself.  Rising from her chair she realized she had been sitting there so long every bone in her body was stiff and sore.

     It wasn’t long and five chapters later, she laid the book down giving her eyes a rest.  The light breeze blew against her skin.  It was times like this that she imagined the touch of the wind, was Sam’s caress.  She closed her eyes, soaking in his imagined touch.

*****

     “Trinket, what are you doing?”  Sam’s voice echoed around her.

      “Taking a nap.”  She whispered.

     “No, Trinket, what are you doing?”  His voice turned stern.

     She opened her eyes to find Sam standing in front of her.  “Enjoying the warm breeze.”

     “Trinket, you were never good at lying to me.  You have to move on honey.  Your killing yourself.  Look at you.  You have dark circles under your eyes.”

     She felt anger hit her.  “No, I didn’t kill anyone.  You killed you and Mandy!  You should have taken me with you damn it.  You wanna know why I have dark circles around my eyes, it’s because I can’t sleep.  You want to know why, because you and that damn plane took my life away from me and left me here to suffer.”

     She watched as a sadness washed over his face.  “I didn’t know.  If I had known I wouldn’t have taken her.  I swear.”

     “Yeah, well think about that before you try to tell me what I’m doing to myself.”  She felt the tears trying to swell from her eyes.

     “There is nothing we can do.  What is done is done.  Now, you need to wipe your face and pull yourself together.  Someone has been patiently waiting to see you.”

     She felt her body tense.  Quickly her hands came to her eyes, wiping away evidence of her upset.

     “Mommy!  I missed you.”  She looked up to her baby, her Mandy running towards her.  Her feet kissing the top of the water as she made her way across it.  Trinket stood.  She couldn’t believe her eyes.  It had been so long.  Quickly she wrapped her arms around Mandy, pulling her up and into her chest.

     “Oh baby I have missed you.”  She felt the tears falling uncontrollably now and there was nothing she could do to stop them.

     “Why are you crying Mommy?  You are supposed to be happy.  I didn’t mean to make you sad again.”

     “I’m not sad honey, Mommy is very happy right now.”

     Mandy pulled her head from Trinket’s shoulder.  She looked into her eyes, “Your sad all the time Mommy.  I see you cry always.”

     “What do you mean, you see me cry?”

     “Daddy said we can’t go to our new home until you stop crying.  We watch you sometimes.”

     “You’ve been watching me.”

     “Yep.  When you come out here to talk to us, we hear you.  We hear you when you lay in bed to.”

     “Mandy, why don’t you go play for a while, I need to talk to Mommy.”

     Mandy crawled down out of her arms and ran back to shore.  Trinket watched as Mandy ran along, kicking the sand with her toes.  The little blue dress she had worn that day, flapping in the wind.

     “You have to move on Trinket.  Sell this place, go somewhere and be the Trinket that we both know and love.”

     She didn’t take her eyes away from Mandy.  “That’s easier said than done.”

     “Ok, do you want us to keep floating around out here?  I can’t move on, we can’t move on, until we know you are happy.”

     “I will never be happy again.”

      “Then Mandy and I will be stuck here forever.”

     “Is that such a bad thing?  At least here we are together again.”

     “Only when you dream.  Do this for me.  Do this for us.  Let go.”  His voice fell to a whisper.  She watched as Mandy quit playing looking back at her, she smiled.  Her little hand began waving goodbye in the air.  Trinket stood quickly, diving into the water.  She swam as fast as she could back to shore, but slowly Mandy disappeared.  That smiling face was no longer there. 

                                                                                  *****

      Trinket woke with a start, tumbling over into the water.  She broke the surface with a gasp.  She felt a knot in her chest.  She lay back in the warmth of the water and began floating.  She didn’t care where to.  She didn’t need anything but her family back.

     Her family that was stuck or so he had said.  It was then in that moment, that she made up her mind.

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Together Forever Sneak Peak!

Chapter One

    “Thirty minutes?  Why would it give us a head start?”  She turned to face Conner and Ryan.  “I don’t understand.”

     “It’s playing with us.  It’s a game.  Take us out first and the rest of mankind will be easy.”  Moving around Conner began gathering together everything that could be stuffed into a military style backpack, before tossing one to each of them.  “Gather as much survival equipment as you can.  Extra MRE’s are buried in the various hiding places we showed you.  But you still need to have some with you in case we get separated.”

     They moved through the cave quickly and efficiently.  Gathering weapons, matches, flashlights, extra batteries and radios in case they aren’t able to meet at predetermined points in time.

     Meeting and standing for a moment at the entrance they looked at each other one last time; before taking off at a quick speed, careful not to leave any evidence of which direction they went.  Chance kept up without any problem as they were all still in their human form.   

     Trees and underbrush flew by as they continued on their hunt. She could hear the sounds of the rabbits and squirrels scurrying out of the way.  It might of given them thirty minutes, but they sure as hell were not given it a chance to catch them off guard again.

     Knowing that the entity could change its form was going to make it hard for them.  It almost seemed to know how to get in their heads.  How to gain their trust.  Danger was everywhere.  No one could be trusted.  Not even each other.

     The moon was high in the sky when they finally stopped for the night.  Keira was exhausted, the brief stop they had made at noon to eat seemed like days ago.  There was no way she could have kept up with them before her training had begun.  Sure, she was irritated at the time, because they had almost mocked her.  Treated her like a child.  She didn’t need training- training, because she could do anything she wanted with her mind.  Wasn’t that the entire point of her being here to start with?

     “Keira, there is a stream just a short walk from here, could you take the canteens down for a refill while I set up camp?  Ryan is going to scout the surrounding area to make sure we haven’t been followed.” 

     “Wait.  I don’t get it.  I thought we were going to find the entity.  Shouldn’t we want the entity to be following us?”

     “No.  It’s going to be dark soon; I for one don’t want to fight it in the dark.”  He turned quickly away from her.  She took his almost abrupt change in body language as the conversation was over.

     Conner began gathering piles of brush and leaves to make their makeshift beds a little softer.  Thankfully it was a clear night so they would sleep under the stars and not have to worry about finding shelter.

     Nodding her head, she gathered up the canteens and headed down to the stream.   The slower pace was just what she needed to calm her nerves anyways.  She wasn’t exactly happy with the feeling she was getting from the silent hint of them running, but she could stand the quiet, alone time.   Chance as always, by her side.

     Connor began thinking about all the possibilities of what  was to come.  The possibilities of losing her.  His mate.  He knew that at times he wasn’t clear with what he wanted to say to her.  It was hard for him to admit his feelings.  He wondered and kept waiting for her to tell him she no longer wanted to be with him.

     He had a fear of living a life like Ryan’s.  He watched Ryan’s marriage to Ali, fall apart.  Connor had envied them for their relationship.  He never knew that behind closed doors the two of them had issues.  He watched Ryan mope around, hurting for over a year before he began acting somewhat normal again.  He didn’t want to see that, much less experience for himself.  His only way of coping with it was by keeping the brutal honesty of his feelings inside him.

      Reaching the stream she stood on the bank for a moment just to take in the beautiful scenery before her.   The moon put out just enough light for her to be able to see the cool water trickling over the rocks by the bank, the little crawfish that ducked under the rocks, then peeking out before continuing their journey across the stream.   She could see the little circles of bubbles in the middle of the creek, where the fish made their presence known.  She almost felt sorry for them, knowing that later some of them would be her supper.

     After she filled the canteens she leaned back on her heels.   She gasped softly when looking across the stream, eyeing a beautiful brown and white doe.   It looked up for a moment then continued to eat from the bushes, greener at the edge of the water.  She wished she had the freedom the doe had.  Nothing to worry about.  Nothing pushing her to do this or do that.  No fear. 

     Boy what I wouldn’t give to be able to jump in right now and wipe the days grime off me.  I can smell the stench on myself.   Looking around, she was so tempted to just strip off and dive in.  Surely it is safe here. That lovely doe would not just be standing there.  Right?  Feeling eyes on her, she looked to her side and saw Chance looking at her as if to tell her it was not a good idea.  “What can happen?  You’re here and no one else is around.   And we have not seen any sign of evil.”  Chance just looked at her and with a shake of his head he laid down and placed his head on his paws, as if he knew this wouldn’t end well.

     After a few minutes of arguing with herself, her vanity won out and before she had time to change her mind she stripped her clothes and dove in.

     The feeling of the cool water washing over her seemed to revive her.  Swimming out to the middle she splashed her face and ducked her hair under the water scrubbing at her head till it felt clean again.   After swimming for a while she turned to her back and floated.

     Just lying there looking up at the sky, letting the water wash her fears away felt good.  She closed her eyes and as always her mind began to drift to Conner and the last time he had spanked her.  Then her imagination went wild as she began to imagine what else she longed for him to do to her.

                                                                           ****

     “Keira, you have been a naughty girl.  Naughty girls get punished.”  His hand came down on her ass as she fought to keep counting.

     “Fifteen, Sir.”  The fire on her bottom was nothing compared to the fire growing inside of her.

     “Ryan, take over.  See if you can get her to make some noise.”

      “Keira, who is in control of your body now?”

     “You are.”

     “I am what?”  The sting of something on her bottom, biting into her flesh sent a further rush of fluid straight to her loins.  She could feel the warm gush sliding down her legs.  She chewed on her bottom lip, keeping her scream at bay.

     “You are in control of my body, Master Ryan.”

     “I told you, she doesn’t scream.”  Connor chuckled.

     “Let’s see if this will help.”  She grew nervous at both men, when they erupted into laughter.  Her hands were being pulled behind her back, the feel of leather binding her wrists together was like the strike of the match, getting ready to ignite her. 

     With a violent pull, she stood being led.  Within seconds, her arms were unbound then rebound to a tree.  The rough bark almost bit into her nipples.  She found herself moving against the wood, taking the tender bites.

     “Keira, don’t move.”  Ryan spoke.  “What are your words?”

     “Red, yellow, and definitely green.”

     “Good girl.”  The bite against her thighs tempted a scream from her.  The tender caress from his fingers over the burning skin forced a welcomed moan.  “That’s my girl.”

     Again her skin felt the objects viscous bite.  Across her thighs, her ass, her lower back, then between her shoulder blades.  Her body began to crave each bite.  Long for it.  Want more of it.

      The tickle of lips against her neck, then his whisper.  “You will scream before I am done.  Connor has a soft spot for you.  Mine however is different.”

     Bite after bite threatened to break her silence and did.  She felt herself falling over the edge.  The next bite was aimed directly for her clit, pushing her over the ecstasy cliff; she thankfully fell from as she screamed.  Releasing all of the built up emotions.

…..

     Suddenly she felt a pull at her feet and then darkness as she was pulled under the water by an unseen force. “Chance, go get Conner and Ryan! Hurry!”  She sure hoped this telepathic stuff was working now.  It always worked in practice but now with her actually being under attack she had her doubts.

     Struggling to swim to the surface, she could feel panic setting in.  Blackness overcoming her as she succumbed to the lack of oxygen.   Looking around, all she could see was the beautiful fields of wildflowers, the heat from the sun shining down on her as she ran carefree. 

     “Keira, come with me baby girl, finally we can be a family again.”  She heard her mothers’ voice calling to her.  She turned, looking for her.   The scenery was changing on its own.  It was growing darker again.

     “Momma, where are you?  I don’t see you.   Help me Momma.”  She cried out to her.   She felt her way through the fog that surrounded her.  There was a little light that seemed to go in and out.  “Momma is that you?”

     “Come to me Keira, you belong with me.”

     The light was fading, getting further away.  “Hurry, Keira! Come with me.  Hurry before it is too late.”

     “I’m trying Momma, it is getting so hard I can’t see you.”  Stretching her hand out she reached for the hand she could make out in the distance. 

     Struggling to fight the voice calling to her, franticly she looked around, searching for her mother.   Turning in circles she cried out, “Don’t leave me Mommma!”

     “Keira wake up!  Damn it you are not gonna die on me!  You are not gonna let it win!”

    “Nooooo leave me alone!”  Keira screamed in her head as she suddenly choked and water gushed from her mouth.   Turning her to her side, Conner felt such a feeling of relief, as he held her as she vomited what seemed to be half the creek.                                                                  

     Rolling her over to her back he wiped her face before gathering her into his arms.   Lifting her, he carried her further up the bank and laid her down on the soft moss.  Holding her head in his lap, he rocked her as feelings unknown to him washed over him. Feelings he was not ready to feel.  This was not the time.   Silent tears slid down his cheek as he tried to pull himself together.   Holding her close he could feel her breathing return to normal.

     He glanced to the silent hero at his side, “Thank you Chance, this would have been so different right now if you hadn’t come to get me.”  Chance looked into Conner’s eyes as if to say you’re welcome, and then resumed his guard stance.

      Pulling himself together, Conner felt anger coming over him.   Anger because he could have lost her in the blink of an eye.  Anger because she was so irresponsible!   Anger because all of mankind could have been changed.

     Struggling to sit up, Keira could only blame herself.  She knew she should not have thought only of herself, of how good the water looked.  She knew the danger was always there.   Turning to look at Conner she braced herself for the verbal dressing down she was sure to come.   And she knew it wouldn’t be long before he did.  Maybe I should have specified for Ryan to come help.

     “What were you thinking?  Swimming?  Really? This is not the time for you to take a swim!  If Chance hadn’t returned to the campsite without you when he did, it might have been too late.  You have got to stop being so careless.  There is more at stake than what you want.”    

      As soon as Chance had showed up at camp, he went running straight to Conner almost knocking him down in his rush.  Quickly placing his hand on Conner, he felt as well as saw the danger she was in.  Turning and running from camp he fought his fear down.  Following Chance  down the path she had taken, he cursed himself.  He should have known things were going to smooth. 

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Together In Lust Sneak Peak!

Chapter One

     After training for the past two weeks Keira was beginning to be able to hold her own against Connor and Ryan.  Keira was thankful when Ryan had returned a week after he had left.  She had a lot of questions about being part wolf that she had found answers to through Ryan.

     Connor and Ryan had worked diligently with Keira with basic self-defense moves but more importantly learning her abilities and controlling them.  The negative energy that Keira had put off was now blocked easily by her controlling it.

     Keira’s ability to blast powerful energy from her body was now being controlled and she could use it at will.  Learning the trigger to it was easy.  All she needed to do was picture someone close to her in danger and concentrate on what she wanted to do.

     She learned that she had the ability of moving objects with her mind, or simply thinking of them would produce the object directly in front of her, suspended in the air.   She also understood that more powers may appear as she progresses with her training.

     Unknown to Conner and Ryan, Keira had practiced her ability to pick up items and direct them at a target.  She had even thrown Ryan across the yard after one to many smart ass comments.  Ryan and Keira had become best friends.  She felt like she could talk to him about anything and no question was stupid.  Chance was off limits. There was no way she was going to even acknowledge her feelings about him.

     The latest ability that she had learned was that of seeing into the future which had been what her dreams had been telling her.  Now, they no longer had to come during sleep.  She needed only to think about it and she could see the outcome of whatever she wished. 

     She grew increasingly aggravated when she tried to think of her and Conner.  Everything was a blur.  She could see Chance and she could make out the form of a man but the face was always blurry. 

     Ryan had gone home 2 days ago and Keira was relaxing at the stream not far from their hideaway. Leaning back against a tree with her eyes closed she thought of Conner.  He was never far from her thoughts.  She never had a problem picturing him in her imagination. 

     She had slept alone ever since their night together.  Feeling as though she had done something wrong she tried to keep her distance from him.  Only together during meals and training.   Their only communication had to do with her training.   Chance was always by her side and she knew that Conner knew her feelings through him which made her progressively tense when they were close. 

     Exhausted she drifted off knowing with Chance nearby she was safe.  So far they had seen no evidence that the evil entity knew their whereabouts.

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Together By Chance Sneak Peak

Chapter 1

     On a late and un-spring like bitterly cold evening in April, Keira woke from yet another nightmare.  Drenched in sweat, her body still trembled from the dream that remained deep within.  Blinking her eyes several times to adjust to the bright light, she found herself in yet another strange place. 

     Her eyes traveled her surroundings.  Once again she had laid down for a nap and then woken up in a place that didn't belong to her.  Panicking she jumped from the bed and ran for the door carefully turning the knob to peek out to the hallway.  After making sure the coast was clear she ran down the hall to the nearest door with the exit sign above it.  A fire escape.  Stepping outside she quickly but cautiously made her way down the rickety steps.

     Finally finding herself safely on the ground, she walked with no destination in mind.   Now realizing she wore nothing more than a hoody a pair of jeans and her well-worn sneakers, she was freezing.  She placed her hands into her jean pockets in an attempt to warm her hands.

     Her mind raced a mile a minute as she went over the nightmare she had just had.  Over the past few years she had begun to live the nightmares almost right after she had dreamed them.  This was a nightmare she was not looking forward to and hoping it stayed a nightmare forever.  Shivering she wasn’t sure if the chill racing through her body was from the weather or from the dream.

     She passed an alley and with the sudden de ja vu feeling hitting her she stopped.  She looked down the alley to the busy street at the other end.  Nothing looked out of sorts.  Not like in her dream. 

     The wind began to pick up as she stepped down the darken path in front of her.  She stopped.  Hesitating she took a deep breath and then turned to look over her shoulder.  There just like in her nightmare was the thing that was after her.  Black smoke with no shape was beginning to close in on her.  Swirling faster and faster as it came closer to her.  She stood there almost frozen in place willing her legs to move.  The smell of death and decay abruptly took over all of Keira’s senses and the feeling she would vomit was close. 

     Fighting the urge to throw up, she heard a loud drumming that sounded very close.  Then she took note that the drumming was in perfect rhythm with the thumping felt in her chest.  It wasn’t drums at all, but her heart beating fast and hard enough for her to hear.  

     Suddenly the eerie feeling in the still alley was gone and being replaced with violent winds tossing debris and dirt into the air that began to cloud her vision.  She began to run frantically down the alley, making out the outline of a body lying beside a dumpster.  As she neared she saw that the body was a man and he appeared to be watching the scene unfold in front of him causing her to feel even more uneasy because his eyes seemed familiar to her.

     For a moment she was lost in the sad, lost, deep grey eyes of this stranger that seemed to be tugging at her inner will to stop and question where she had seen him before or if she knew him from somewhere.  But the survival instinct sent a surge of adrenaline to keep running for her life. 

     The screeching sound coming from the inside of black entity that was now flying through the air chasing her down the alley was her warning that if caught it would eat the life from her.  Swallowing the scream that was threatening to burst out of her she seen the end of the alley that seemed to be moving further away from her. 

     Squashing the feeling that she would never make it to the end she seemed to get a surge of energy from deep inside her and her feet began to move even more quickly.  Almost like they were not even touching the ground. 

     Suddenly another form took shape at the end of the alley glowing with a bright, calm aura surrounding it.  The debris and dirt swirling in the air blocked a clear view of the object that was now sprinting towards her.  A ferocious growl filled the air causing goose bumps to erupt across her body.  It leapt through the air past her growling even louder and she turned watching this object charge at the black smoke that had been chasing her. 

     The smoke quickly flew up into the air and over the building out of sight and the alley returned to as before.  Calm, no wind, clear view, but remaining eerie.  She continued to stare up at the building tops, waiting for the black entity to return when a touch to her hand caught her attention. 

     The form that has just saved her life was now clear to her.  She was startled at the form at first. But the coolness of a pit bull’s nose nuzzled her hand as if saying it was okay now making her feel more at ease.  A white muscular shape with patches of black and brindle across the body with gentle blue eyes and a wagging tale gave her hope he was not a threat to her.

     “Chance.”  Called a deep voice from the end of the alley.  There stood a tall male figure with wavy shoulder length light brown hair, welcoming shimmering bright blue eyes, a stubble showing evidence he had not shaven in a day or two.  Wearing a brown trench coat left open showing evidence of a muscular form.  His long legs covered by tight levis ending in pair of brown cowboy boots matching his trench.

     Slowly she felt a pull, tugging her towards him.  She wanted to be cautious and yet her movement was against her will.  The only comfort she had was that the dog that the stranger had called Chance was by her side matching her step for step.  Gazing up at her as if again silently saying you are safe with me.

     She looked back down the alley at the stranger and as she locked eyes with him her body began to calm itself.  Her breathing slowed, her heart rate became normal, but her mind remained suspicious.    “Please God, if this is a dream, be a good one.”  She whispered as she hadn’t the strength to fight anymore today.

     As her approach to the stranger grew nearer she was thankful that at least she now had an ally in her new friend, Chance, taking each step with her.  The stranger however could be anyone or anything for that matter.  In her other nightmares the black form that had just chased her had taken other forms before.  However, she had the feeling that she could trust this man because Chance was leading her to him and something told her Chance wouldn’t lead her into harm’s way.

     She stopped just a foot in front of him.  Without saying a word, he held out his hand and she could feel the magnetic pull as her hand touched his.  She breathed in the feeling of warmth that enveloped her.  Spreading through her veins as if it simply mixed with her blood being pushed through her veins with every beat of her heart.

     “My name is Connor.  For now, you will have to trust me and come with me.”  His voice deep, full of mystery, yet soothing.

     “Do I have a choice?”  She already knew the answer to the question she asked.

     “No.”  Was the only word he spoke as he turned leading them out into the open street.  Chance just as before remained at her side.  She stared at Connors hand wrapping hers and there were so many questions she needed answers to.  She opened her mouth to ask the first one but he stopped turning around and spoke quietly to her.

     “Not here.  In private.”  Then he began to leading her again.  Guiding her swiftly through the crowd of people that just a few minutes ago weren’t anywhere in view.  She was surprised when they walked into a local coffee shop.  He waited for her to take a seat and then sat opposite her in the booth.  It was only then Keira noticed Chance was not at her side.  She looked around anxiously trying to find him.  She looked back at Connor, and reading her mind, he gestured with his finger to the window and there he was.  Chance.  Sitting outside the window by the booth waiting for them to come back.

     She felt herself relax again just knowing he was close.  Standing guard over her.  When the waitress came up and asked for their order she didn’t have a chance to order.  Connor simply ordered for them both.  Coffee with cream and sugar for her and black for him.  When the waitress left, Connor was the first to speak.

     “I know you have a lot of question Keira but they have to wait for now.  After you regain your bearing I need to get you somewhere safe.”

     Her brows tightened.  “How do you know me, my name?”

    “I, well we, Chance and I are your protectors.  We have known you your entire life.  It is only now that you need protection.”

     “Protection from what?”  She felt her heart begin to race again.  Is he crazy?  Her mind argued with her, if he’s crazy then what did that make her?  Constantly seeing things that couldn’t possibly be real.  Deciding to hear his explanation, she sat still waiting for him to answer her.

     “Not here.”  With the words just leaving his mouth the waitress was back.

     They finished their coffee in silence.  She watched him leave a twenty on the table and then just as before he held his hand out to her.  She took hold again feeling his heat enter her as he led her from the coffee shop.  Chance rejoined her side immediately rubbing against her leg.

     Connor kept his fingers wrapped with hers until they reached his car.  She was shocked.  It was an older model black car.  Decked out to the T.   Chrome wheels and door handles shined bright as the sun reflected off of them.  Black tinted windows blocking out a view to the inside.

     Connor opened the car door waiting for her to get in.  She felt hesitant until Chance made his way into the back seat sitting, staring at her as if again telling her she was safe.  She had no choice but to get in the car and go with them.  After all she wanted answers and she hadn’t felt safe in all the years of her adult life.  Not the way she felt next to Chance.

     When Connor made his way around and got in, she watched as he turned the key and the roar of the engine came to life.

     “Where are we going?”  Keira asked.

     “To your place to pack you a bag.  We can’t stay there, it’s not a safe place.”

     “How do you know where I live?”  The words stuttered out of her mouth in a whisper.

     “The same as you.  I am able to see what you see through Chance.  Chance is linked with you and I am linked with him.”

     “What do you mean linked?  How is that even possible?”

     “Have you ever wondered why you go to sleep in one place and wake up in a totally different place?  Or why your dreams seem to come true almost the moment your eyes open?”

     “How do you know about that?  Have you been watching me?”

     “Easy, through Chance.  Everything you do Chance can see and feel.  Everything he sees and feels, I see and feel.  When you are hurt, sad, scared, or in danger, Chance knows and all I need to do is touch him and I see and feel what he does.”

     “How do you know when he knows something?”

     “He comes to me.”

     Glancing at the dog, she swallowed the lump in her throat.  If she hadn’t already experienced so much, she would of felt the need to call for the guys in the little white jackets. Instead she turned and watched out the window as the scenery went by.

     They pulled up to the apartment building she had ran from.  Quickly he opened her door and they made their way to the apartment.  He didn’t ask any questions when he grabbed a bag that had been sitting in a chair next to the bed.  He went to the dresser and began shoving her belongings into the bag.  Watching him rush around gave her the sense of urgency that was behind getting them to somewhere safe.  But then she wondered what was she really running from to begin with and where was she running too? How could she trust someone she just met?  He did seem to make her feel safer than she had in a long time. Things surely couldn’t get any worse.

     She walked over to the bedside table and grabbed her IPOD sitting on the bedside table and when she turned back he was by the door waiting for her.  She looked around at the apartment one last time and then followed him out the door.

     Back inside the car she again took note of the urgency that was involved when she noticed him speeding through traffic leaving town.  Looking in the rearview mirror every few minutes to make sure they were not being followed.  Again chills swept through her as she watched him handle the car like he was part of it. 

     He swept her a quick glance and she quickly looked away wondering what was happening to her.  Her body began to stir.  Heat even.  She began to feel as if she were on fire.  She looked down at her breast and then back out the window as she crossed her arms over her chest.  Why would just a look from him cause her nipples to harden?  Feeling the heat rise to her cheeks she tried to concentrate on  watching the trees fly by.  Always seemed like she was watching her life pass her by.

     “Where are you taking me?”  She needed to know something.  After all she was in a car with a complete stranger and the only comfort she had was a sense of safety that almost radiated from Chance to her.  His ears perked as he stared out the window almost as if he were watching out for signs of danger.

     “Some place safe.  I can’t answer all your questions right now and I know you must have them.  I need to concentrate on getting us out of here and keeping a connection with Chance.”  Those were the only words he spoke to her before reaching over and gripping her hand.  Immediately she felt the tension leave her body as if he were sucking it from her. 

     Suddenly the feeling of exhaustion overwhelmed her senses and the need to sleep was the only thing she now thought of.  She leaned her head back against the seat, closing her eyes in hopes of catching a nap while they made their way to wherever it was he was taking her.

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