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.I was so worried I was frozen to the spot.As soon as I saw Ben pull in the drive I ran out the door just to hold him and the fear lessened.By our fifth year hear I knew the routine.I would read, or sew, or even watch a little TV to keep myself occupied, but the same worry would come back.Not like it did that first night, but it was still there in the background.Tonight felt like that first night.The snow wasn’t as bad, or the wind as fierce.But something was still wrong.Suddenly I saw headlights sweep across the drive and I raced out into the cold to wrap my arms around him again.I jumped at him, but he passed right through me.I had a tendency to forget that I died a year ago.It had been a terrible winter that year.I had been walking down the driveway to get the mail.The ice was hidden underneath the snow.My feet slid out from under me and I smacked my head hard.Needless to say I died on the way to the hospital.Ben had taken it hard, so I stayed and tried to let him know in small ways I was there.Soon he was moving on and dating again.He would bring them home and the ones I didn’t like I scared away.The girls were all blondes and brunettes.He avoided redheads, because they reminded him of me.Tonight was different though.When she stepped from Ben’s car my eyes went wide.Not only was she a redhead, but she had the same shade of blue eyes as I did.Ben went around the car and helped her through the snow.Soon after they entered he started to prepare her dinner.Ben was making my favorite, his stir fry chicken.I listened to them talk all the while circling her, sizing her up.Her name was Zoe and she had just started at the coffee house Ben frequented.I sat next to her on the stool at the breakfast bar.She had really nice skin and perfect teeth.Her nails were sensibly manicured.I jerked up suddenly when I heard ben say my name.He hadn’t said Sheila in a long time.He talked about me with this Zoe, and he NEVER said anything to anyone about me.Ever.I moved over to him and caressed his cheek.He shuddered at my touch and look at where I was standing, but his eyes didn’t find me standing there.“She must have loved you very much,” Zoe commented after a moment.“She did.And I loved her.Still do,” Ben replied.“I know.That kind of love never goes away.I don’t want to replace, Sheila.I just hope that you can find room for me in your heart,” Zoe said quietly.Oh boy did I like this one! All of the others wanted to replace me.I went over to her and touched her hand where it rested on the bar.She jumped as if I’d zapped her.“I think you just got Sheila’s blessing,” Ben said laughing.That she did.I finally felt that if I left, Ben would be in good hands and Zoe would take care of him.But I decided to stick around to see what happened.A few years later I stood off to the side crying, if ghosts can cry that is.I felt joy and pride as Ben said his vows to Zoe.I swallowed hard.They had become man and wife.At the reception I made a silent toast that that one would not leave this world without the other.Ben could not handle loosing another wife.And Zoe deserved to not have to go through that pain as well.It was finally time for me to go.I kissed Ben and Zoe goodbye and walked into the light.The MeetingShe drifted through the night, flitting from shadow to shadow.She had been summoned, as they all had been summoned, for the treaty talks.This was the fifth time they had met.Each member of the Fey council represented each type of Fey creature.The Wolf Pack was encroaching on Fairy territory, and the Phookas were moving in on the Elves.It had become one large mess and if it wasn't straightened out there would be war.This war would be the end of all things.She knew she had to be open minded at the talks, maybe even offering more than she wanted to bargain with.She would do what she had to do to keep her people safe.She had an ace-in-the-hole, so to speak to bargain with if need be.An artifact that was believed to be lost, but her family had hid it for just this reason.Across the river the Wolf Lord waited by the door of the warehouse.The council was set to meet in neutral territory.The Phooka King met him at the door."Zackery, it's always a pleasure.You got the item?""Of course, Gregory, I am not prone to forget," the Wolf Lord answered with a soft growl."Easy there, Zack.This won't work if we are at each other's throats," Gregory replied."Gentleman! Good to see you!" a feminine voice said from behind them."Adelaide, you look stunning as ever," Gregory said as he turned to face the vampire."The years have been most kind to you, Adelaide," Zackery said."You, boys, would not be the reason the uneasy peace between everyone has been disrupted?" Adelaide asked flashing a bit of fang.She had a lot to lose if everyone went to war.Her people depended on the humans in the area for food and if war broke out it was always the humans that were collateral damage."Of course not, Adelaide.We would not dare to incur your wrath.You have built a powerful base, and it would not be wise to go against you," Gregory said smoothly.Adelaide pulled her black closer around her tall frame and said, "If war broke out, you would stand to gain the most, Gregory.Your people are growing in number, and you have little territory left to house them.""It would be in Gregory's best interest indeed," a new voice said from the dark.A figure shimmered close by."Connor, you made it! Lovely to see you darling!" Adelaide said kissing the air close by the ghost's cheek."Adelaide, you are just as beautiful as ever with your pale beauty and your golden locks glistening in the street lamp," Connor said."We best be moving this party inside.Wouldn't want to attract the Unwanted," a melodic voice said as a woman with pointed ears joined the gathering.Zachery held the door open for everyone and they entered one by one.Just when Zachery was going to enter a small twinkling figure flew in the door at almost blinding speed."Trixie, I'm.glad to see you made it," he said as he closed the door behind him."You were hoping I wouldn't come, Zackery.Just admit it," she said as she hovered at eye level."Well, okay.Yes I was hoping you would fail to show up," he said with a wicked grin."I may not be punctual, but I would not miss this meeting for anything! You have hunted in my territory long enough!" she replied in a high pitched tinkling."Let's be seated and get this meeting into order!" the Fey Queen's Grand Visor announced loudly.They all sat in their appointed chairs, with the smallest set on a high dais.Trixie fluttered to her seat.Gregory was to her left and Amon, the Sandman ruler, was to her right."We will now listen to each party," the high Fey Queen Rynessa said."Lady Adelaide will speak first."We each made our case before Queen Rynessa.She listened patiently and commented her thoughts.When it came time for solutions she weighed each concern carefully.Just before she was about to pronounce her judgment both Zachery and Trixie spoke up."Wait your royalness!""Hold on, your majesty!"They had both yelled in unison and then turned to look at each other."Yes, Lady Trixie, you may speak first," Queen Rynessa said looking at her."Queen Rynessa, please forgive me, but I have an item to offer to you if you would please consider not letting the wolves move into my people's territory.They would only terrorize my fairies.I present to you the Ruby of Athellessia! My people had found it and we have kept it safe, my queen," I said holding out the ruby which is said to give the holder the ability to absorb the abilities of others."And you Lord Zackery? Do you have an item to present to me as well to sway my decision?" the queen asked turning to the Wolf Lord."I present to you the Sword of Mantera, my queen," he said holding out a detailed scabbard [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]