anymore. The only time its difficult is when we are out in public and we have to address ourselves as sist ers. Also there is my Father to consider .” She began speaking in a lectur ing tone without knowing exactly why. “ In my parents era it was common to see an older man with a much younger looking woman, but now it ’ s somewhat frowned upon. It’s a little hard for them because I share many features with my mother and if she were to be seen in an intimate way with Father then…”
“Then it would be seen like incest.” Jenny finished the thoughts perfectly. “Now I finally understand the parental difficulties they’ve been under. Here’s a hypothetical question, could they be seen in public if you weren’t so close?”
Sarah finished the dishes and turned her full attention to Jenny as she sat at the table. “Yes. Most of my kind do t hings like that as long as their children find mates and leave. One day they can do just that as they please , but right now my mother has some abandonment issues and even if I was cruel and left with Connor I wouldn’t have the heart to separate her from her grandchildren, plus I still need guidance because I’m going to be a first time mother .”
They were quiet for a short time until Connor came out. He wore his sleeveless black shirt and pants. His hair was brushed back , showing all of his powerful features. His strong jaw and calm demeanor masked his strength, but his eyes showed just how dangerous and powerful he truly i s. He had the eyes of a predator and if he looks at anyone , he seems to see into their very soul. He can penetrate anything until he finds the unmistakable truth. His authority around others is undeniable and he is mine.
He simply looked at Sarah and her pulse began thrumming behind her ear and goose bumps were showing all over her body. “After we tell everyone the good news we have to start returning to normal. I’ll get my business restarted and you can inform the school that you’re back from the trip.”
“Sounds good to me. A little work is just what we need to fit in again .”
He grinned. “ Alright then. Mom?” She also stood. “Would you like to accompany us to Jillian’s? … Alright, but don’t tell anyone the news until we tell everyone.” She agreed with a grin.
Jenny picked up her basket as Connor and Sarah put on their shoes.
They left the cottage together and slowly made their way through the woods.
While slowly moving through the natural greenery that separated the cottage and the rest of his family’s homes , his mom remained too silent. Sarah moved by his side with a fluid grace that could only be achieved from her skill and advanced age. She only made the most subtle of steps where as his are almost completely silent. Jenny walked on Sarah’s other side while carrying the empty basket that she brought. Connor saw through his mom’s true intentions for the early visit , even if she didn’t realize it herself . The trip she made was for herself and not for Sarah , as she claimed. Jenny test ed herself to see if she could handle being close to them and seeing if they had truly changed. They hadn’t, just her perception. He could see within his mom’s brown ey es it was successful.
H andl ing the situation wouldn’t be too difficult .
Sarah broke the silence about five minutes into their fifteen minute walk. “You ’ r e being awfully quiet, Jenny. What’s on your mind?”
His mom startled at the end of the silence and stumbled a step before composing herself. “You’re a mind reader . C an’t you tell what I’m thinking?”
Sarah’s hand sought Connor’s and their fingers automatically wove together. “I could if I wanted to, but t he mind is a sacred place and I usually try to ask for permission first. Trampling on personal secrets can only lead to a discord among t wo people s relationship . Connor is the same way. We usually only enter someone’s mind without permission if there is