chapter 53

Marabella The manor is vast and surrounded by forest. I briefly feel bad for the mower man who maintains the well-manicured lawns and the gardens. We walk to the tree line up to a path that leads into the trees. The shade of the trees cast a shadow on the beaten track which is rather narrow, and I pause at the edge of it. The forest looks dark and gloomy; making me hesitate. The energy radiating out of it is like a throbbing pulse and makes goosebumps rise on my arms. Jonah also stops while Kyan disappears into the trees, yet a shiver runs up my spine, and I find myself frozen. Something is telling me not to go in there, I can't explain it but it's there, silently warning me. My heart is thudding loudly and only when Jonah speaks and I pull away the odd energy of the forest. “Come on, let's go. It’s going to be okay.” Jonah holds his hand out to me, nodding toward Kyan, who has disappeared entirely. I take his hand, knowing I am probably being silly, and have spooked myself. Jonah tugs