house. At least the news that she no longer had her abilities might
be correct. Maddox was counting on that fact. That, together with her lack of
memory, was vital to this plan.
A
green M&M followed the red one as Nate continued his surveillance. I
really need to bring better snacks if this is going to last much longer.
A
good hour later, Nate was about to give up. His shift was almost over and his
replacement would arrive any minute. Suddenly, he caught the flash of lamplight
softly glinting off golden blonde hair as someone passed by a window. Nate’s pulse
jumped. He waited, staring intently until she suddenly reappeared at another
window. But her back was to him now. She stood there for a little while, but he
couldn’t tell what she was doing.
“Come
on, sweetheart, just give me a little glimpse,” he muttered. And then she
walked away. Nate quickly checked all the windows he could see, but after a
good ten minutes, he gave up on seeing her face.
“Dang
it!” He fought the urge to get up and kick the tree. With his mood he’d
probably misjudge the force and bring the entire thing crashing to the ground.
His frustration was doubled this evening. He’d had the dream again.
Just
a dream, dude. Any tears Adelaide Jenner may have actually shed were all a
show.
Nate
debated his next move. After four days he was considering looking in the
windows at closer range to verify it was she. It would be a risk. But according
to their spies within the Vyusher, Adelaide’s memory had been wiped clean. He’d
have to reveal his presence to her eventually. But first, he needed to know the
person in there was indeed Adelaide.
Yes.
He’d take the risk.
Nate
felt a surge of anticipation and welcomed the feeling of purpose that came with
it. He hopped up and dropped his book into the backpack he’d brought that
contained gear fit for a cross-country trekker. It was part of his cover story in
case he got caught before he was ready to meet her on his terms. He started by
circling the property, slinking from bush to bush. But before he’d moved far,
the sound of the door to the house opening grabbed his full attention. He
watched as the woman came out. But her back was to him as she fiddled with the
handle. He still couldn’t see her face.
Suddenly,
she turned.
Gotcha !
Nate
felt a rush of satisfaction. Their intel had been correct. Adelaide Jenner was
staying at this cabin. And he’d seen absolutely no sign of anyone else.
Then
he stiffened slightly and held his breath as she moved into the clearing and
walked straight toward him. Had she seen him ? He hadn’t been
annihilated yet, but that didn’t necessarily mean anything. He held very still.
As she continued to walk in his direction, Nate very slowly started backing up.
While
he retreated, he looked over the point of his focus and took stock. Although
she barely looked nineteen, he knew her to be closer to a hundred thirty years,
like him.
If
he thought about it impartially, he’d have to admit she was really quite
beautiful even in her plain outfit of jeans and a t-shirt. Nate frowned at his
own thoughts. So unlike him to notice a girl’s outside beauty. He was more of a
personality man. But, of course, saying she was pretty was just an observation.
She
stopped suddenly and looked up to the sky. Nate glanced at his watch. Dave
should be here soon.
Looking
back at Adelaide, he watched as she closed her eyes and just stood there. He
frowned. What’s she doing? Then it occurred to him to try to keep his
own inner monologue silent. She was supposed to have telepathy. Maybe she was
listening. She could be playing him for a fool right now.
After
a few minutes, she opened her eyes and sighed. She wrinkled her nose in an
adorable expression of frustration. Not adorable, he corrected himself, fake .
Then she jumped into the air only to land with a grunt and stumble a bit. She
jumped a few more times, even flapping her arms like a bird once.
Nate
raised his
be correct. Maddox was counting on that fact. That, together with her lack of
memory, was vital to this plan.
A
green M&M followed the red one as Nate continued his surveillance. I
really need to bring better snacks if this is going to last much longer.
A
good hour later, Nate was about to give up. His shift was almost over and his
replacement would arrive any minute. Suddenly, he caught the flash of lamplight
softly glinting off golden blonde hair as someone passed by a window. Nate’s pulse
jumped. He waited, staring intently until she suddenly reappeared at another
window. But her back was to him now. She stood there for a little while, but he
couldn’t tell what she was doing.
“Come
on, sweetheart, just give me a little glimpse,” he muttered. And then she
walked away. Nate quickly checked all the windows he could see, but after a
good ten minutes, he gave up on seeing her face.
“Dang
it!” He fought the urge to get up and kick the tree. With his mood he’d
probably misjudge the force and bring the entire thing crashing to the ground.
His frustration was doubled this evening. He’d had the dream again.
Just
a dream, dude. Any tears Adelaide Jenner may have actually shed were all a
show.
Nate
debated his next move. After four days he was considering looking in the
windows at closer range to verify it was she. It would be a risk. But according
to their spies within the Vyusher, Adelaide’s memory had been wiped clean. He’d
have to reveal his presence to her eventually. But first, he needed to know the
person in there was indeed Adelaide.
Yes.
He’d take the risk.
Nate
felt a surge of anticipation and welcomed the feeling of purpose that came with
it. He hopped up and dropped his book into the backpack he’d brought that
contained gear fit for a cross-country trekker. It was part of his cover story in
case he got caught before he was ready to meet her on his terms. He started by
circling the property, slinking from bush to bush. But before he’d moved far,
the sound of the door to the house opening grabbed his full attention. He
watched as the woman came out. But her back was to him as she fiddled with the
handle. He still couldn’t see her face.
Suddenly,
she turned.
Gotcha !
Nate
felt a rush of satisfaction. Their intel had been correct. Adelaide Jenner was
staying at this cabin. And he’d seen absolutely no sign of anyone else.
Then
he stiffened slightly and held his breath as she moved into the clearing and
walked straight toward him. Had she seen him ? He hadn’t been
annihilated yet, but that didn’t necessarily mean anything. He held very still.
As she continued to walk in his direction, Nate very slowly started backing up.
While
he retreated, he looked over the point of his focus and took stock. Although
she barely looked nineteen, he knew her to be closer to a hundred thirty years,
like him.
If
he thought about it impartially, he’d have to admit she was really quite
beautiful even in her plain outfit of jeans and a t-shirt. Nate frowned at his
own thoughts. So unlike him to notice a girl’s outside beauty. He was more of a
personality man. But, of course, saying she was pretty was just an observation.
She
stopped suddenly and looked up to the sky. Nate glanced at his watch. Dave
should be here soon.
Looking
back at Adelaide, he watched as she closed her eyes and just stood there. He
frowned. What’s she doing? Then it occurred to him to try to keep his
own inner monologue silent. She was supposed to have telepathy. Maybe she was
listening. She could be playing him for a fool right now.
After
a few minutes, she opened her eyes and sighed. She wrinkled her nose in an
adorable expression of frustration. Not adorable, he corrected himself, fake .
Then she jumped into the air only to land with a grunt and stumble a bit. She
jumped a few more times, even flapping her arms like a bird once.
Nate
raised his
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