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Chapter 11 Aurelio’s Beginning Aurelio found in the forest Bonito was glad to be following Oliver. It had seemed unnecessary when they were still on the paved road, but here in the D’Angular National Park, on this road restricted to four wheel drive only, it was a relief to him. They had come up from the city into the park, but … Read more
Chapter 10 Reality The egg sack: The lump grew and stretched her skin, and as it grew she could see that in the center there was a hole like where one has had an ear pierced . Under the skin she could see a rough dark mass that could be pushed back and forth, and felt fluttery to her fingers. Looking … Read more
Chapter 9 The Eating and the Eaten “You may go tonight,” he said. “May I?” “Yes, the night is right. Don’t forget that I am always here for you. Waiting for you. I will watch over you. Here wear this.” He pulled out a tight pair of jeans, heals, and a cropped shirt. “No bra,” he said as he watched her … Read more
Printable Version Chapter 8 The Job Description Lorelei gives Cecelia a tour Lorelei shook Cecelia awake, “Mona, Your training begins today.” “Where have you been? I haven’t seen you in days, over a week.” “I’ve been scouting. I’ve needed to look and prepare. You’re to be trained today. It’s a special honor. It was my honor, but I’m used up … Read more
Printable Version Chapter 7 Getting Ready The Love Letter Jordi mailed Cecelia a hand written letter on fine parchment: My Dearest Cecelia, Our first meeting was resplendent like an early morning moon rise in the spring. I am so happy to be betrothed to you, and desire to tell you of how our first meeting has deeply affected … Read more
Printable Version Chapter 6 The Meeting and First Parting Jordi perched on the edge of the chair like a bird trying to steady itself on a branch blown by the wind. He was trying to appear relaxed, but he also wanted to be ready to spring up and greet Cecelia properly. He tried focusing on the mosaic floor, the end of … Read more
Chapter 4, Who’s Who and Why Printable Version Chapter 5 How Not to Run Away She runs the first time Boldness and overconfidence were Cecelia’s downfall. Cecelia had been planning for all these years, trying to memorize the streets as she was driven to this place or that. She memorized the routes to school, the mall, the mosque. Now that she … Read more
Falling In Printable Version He Takes Possession Aurelio stood next to Cecelia as she slept in her hammock, with a woven silk pillow that she had found surprisingly comfortable. She had fallen asleep nestled into the pillow, with the hammock pulled over her. Now that she knew who Aurelio was, she had to push aside the thoughts of what she was … Read more
Chapter 4, Who’s Who and Why Printable Version Discovering her true identity Although Auntie’s hugs were the best melty type of hugs, warm and soft, Cecelia couldn’t help but notice that she usually turned her head away. “Why do you do that?” Cecelia asked, “Why do you turn your head? Do I stink?” “No, dear, you don’t stink,” she brushed Cecelia’s … Read more
Printable Version A New Home “Yes, I think you’ll like her very much,” came a whispered voice from the other room. Cecelia was just regaining consciousness from the deep untroubled sleep that had been forced on her, and she was uncertain what these words could mean. “Hello,” she called out weakly. “Shhh, finish this strand, sticky on the end. Now I … Read more