Jake Ransom And the Skull King's Shadow (2009)
“They moved like a well-oiled machine: placing bowls on the tables, testing a pitcher of hot chocolate with a finger, cutting a pink melon into slices. Balam whispered in Marika’s ear, drawing a silly grin. She giggled when her father found the chocolate too hot and sucked on his burned finger. They moved with the ease of years of love. It was an effortless and happy dance of the morning, shared by father and daughter.
Jake paused in the middle of the stairs, remembering similar mornings at Rave...nsgate Manor: of his mother helping Aunt Matilda fry eggs and bacon, of his father at the table in his socks and robe, buried in one of his journals. He remembered laughter and hugs and warm smiles.
“Looks like someone’s finally come to join us!”
Jake shook himself and reluctantly pushed aside the ghosts of his parents. He lifted an arm in greeting to Marika’s father and continued down the stairs.
During the night, Jake had put together a plan, plotting it all out in the dark. He steeled himself for the bit of acting necessary to put the first stage of his plan in action.MoreLess
Jake paused in the middle of the stairs, remembering similar mornings at Rave...nsgate Manor: of his mother helping Aunt Matilda fry eggs and bacon, of his father at the table in his socks and robe, buried in one of his journals. He remembered laughter and hugs and warm smiles.
“Looks like someone’s finally come to join us!”
Jake shook himself and reluctantly pushed aside the ghosts of his parents. He lifted an arm in greeting to Marika’s father and continued down the stairs.
During the night, Jake had put together a plan, plotting it all out in the dark. He steeled himself for the bit of acting necessary to put the first stage of his plan in action.MoreLess
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