Page 159 of Sapphire Flame
That’s not going to happen.
Oh, God, he’s coming. I can hear him.
You’re on the floor, right?
I am.
Stay there for now because here’s what I want you to do.
It took her less than twenty seconds to tell Alexis her plan and in the end Alexis agreed.
When she disconnected her telepathy, she flipped around on the bed to wake Grant up. But his eyes were open as he stared at her intently.
“You’re awake. Good.”
“How could I not be when you’d included me in the telepathic conversation.”
Natalie’s eyes widened. “I did?”
Grant shoved the covers back and headed to the shower. “I’ll make it quick. What do we have, ten minutes?”
“Thereabouts. I’m going to let Agnes know what’s going on.”
“She’s not going to like it.”
Natalie heard the shower running. She wasn’t put off, though. In fact, she smiled.
This time, when she opened her telepathy, she made sure she closed herself off to Grant. They were bonded now, and she suspected this wouldn’t be the first crossover of power she’d have to navigate.
Agnes responded quickly.How’s the cottage? I’ll bet that bed is too small.
Natalie couldn’t help but smile.The bed is perfect.
Spoken like a newlywed.
How did you know? I mean, we’re not married.
But you’re bonded. I felt the earth give a shudder not too long ago. Figured Grant had come to his senses about you.
Wait a minute. You felt our bonding?
Well, yes, but I’m exceptional.
Natalie chuckled.You are at least that. But I’ve contacted you to let you know to keep your guards away from the front of the compound for a few minutes. We’re setting a trap for Kryder.
How?
She explained about Alexis then told her the plan.
Oh, my God. Alexis is alive? I hunted for her in the future for years but couldn’t find her. Still, I had the oddest sense she wasn’t dead. So, how did you locate her?
Natalie heard the shower shut off and turned to watch Grant open the door. Magnificent was too small a word. She had to shift her gaze away from him to stay focused on the conversation.I’m convinced it’s my connection to, and now bonding with, one of the finest men I’ve ever known. I have odd powers and manifestations these days.
Extraordinary. All right, I’ll alert my guards. Let me know if you need back up.
For some reason, a certainty came over Natalie.I can’t explain it, but this needs to happen between Kryder and us. We’ve got this. Besides, I have a ghost helping me out.
Right. Grant’s wife.
