Chapter2
Trenton still couldn’t believeAubriella had jumped through the mirror without a thought. Clearly, she’d lost her mind. What had she seen that was so bloody important anyway? Some man whoneededher? Well, he bloody well did too. How was he going to save Genevieve? Regina wasn’t an option, and she wasn’t even sure what her special gift was. Her special gift seemed to be more or less a sensitivity to those thathadthem.
Regina waddled back into the room. Her cheeks were red, and she was breathing heavily. He stopped long enough to make sure she was all right. She didn’t seem to be in any kind of pain… Hell, what did he know about pregnantwomen?
“Have you talked to your mother?” he asked Regina. She’d gone to check in with her parents and gather moreinformation.
“I did,” she replied. “She said she doesn’t have any abilities. It’s my fatherwhodoes.”
“Pardonme?”
Paul Dewitt had psychic abilities? That was…not what he’d expected. How had he not known any of this? It was like he’d awoken in an alternate universe and everything wasbackward.
“He has visions—dreams mostly.” She took a deep breath. “It’s how he found her to begin with. He saw her running and thought she needed help. I don’t know how this time travel thing works, but my mother believes he pulled her through time with him when they returned to the twentiethcentury.”
That was simply amazing. Genevieve had never told him that she had an ability. Did she feel as if she couldn’t share that side of her with him? He wouldn’t have judged her. He’d have willingly let her read his thoughts if it would’ve made her feel more comfortable. Maybe she couldn’t, and that was part of the problem. Aubriella had said Genevieve was telepathic. Maybe her ability was one-sided and listening was her solitary gift? No, that couldn’t be right either—Regina said she’d had conversations with her. Why was he the only one who hadn’t realized the woman he loved was a psychic? Did she not trust him with her secrets? What kind of relationship would they have if they couldn’t share everything with each other? He would have to find her to ask. It was how he could be certain of the truth. Paul might be the key he needed. Trenton didn’t have any abilities and couldn’t work the mirrorhimself.
“Would he be willing to activate themirror?”
That was another thing... Could it beanymirror? The mirror in the Weston study had been in the family’s possession for years, and Bradford was almost certain it was the same one Elizabeth had discovered the ability to go through it. What psychic ability did she have? He had so many questions and no answers to speak of. All he wanted was to find Genevieve and have a shot at happiness. He had to make sure she was all right. He had to stay focused. If need be, he’d fly to the States and convince Paul tohelphim.
Regina shook her head. “He’s not comfortable with it.” She sighed. “He said he can’t in good conscience send you on a path of no return. He can’t go with you on the off chance you don’t findGenevieveor…”
“Don’t you dare say it. She’s alive and I am going tofindher.”
“I’m sorry,” she said. “It’s always a possibility. We’ve not found any more information on her and you might have to accept she may be lost to you forever.” She moved to his side and placed her hand on his arm. “My father wants someone to go with you. He said it would be beneficial in aiding your goal to save Genevieve. Tell me you understand what I’m saying and know he’s right. This isn’t a solomission.”
Damn it to hell and back. Why was everything so difficult? He pulled away from Regina and crossed over to the mirror. He stared at his reflection for several moments glancing at himself and the lack of changes in the mirror. Aubriella had seen smoke or fog. He saw himself—the face of failure. Genevieve was waiting for him. He could feel it deep inhisgut.
“I don’t know who to ask. It’s not as if psychics are lining up tohelpme.”
“I’m sorry to interrupt,” a female said. “The butler let me in and told me I could find Trentoninhere.”
Trenton glanced up at the sound and met Serenity Drake’s gaze. Why was Aubriella’s stepsister at Weston Manor? How was he going to tell her that Aubriella was missing? Would she even care? He had no clue how close theyactuallywere.
“No need to apologize,” Regina said. “Please, come in. Have we metbefore?”
Serenity and her sister Peyton had both been at his wedding to Regina—the one that didn’t last. But, at the time, they hadn’t made a lasting impression. Regina hadn’t been interested in anyone that day, especially women she hadn’t been personally acquainted with. She probably didn’t remember them. Especially after the chaos of Alys going missing at the reception. Serenity’s red mahogany locks were pulled back into a braid that went down to the middle of her back and her blue eyes were almost as light asGenevieve’s.
“Briefly,” Serenity said and glanced at Trenton. “I really need to talk to you. Peyton would’ve come too, but she’stooweak.”
“What’s wrong with her?” Trenton asked. He didn’t like the way she kept staring at him. Something about it made him uneasy, and goosebumps were forming on his arms. A chill spread over his body that he had troubleshakingoff.
“She had one of her visions.” Serenity rushed to his side. “It was about Aubriella. I came as fast as I could, but the drive was nearly two hours. Her phone went directly tovoicemail.”
Was every damned person around him a bloody psychic of some sort? Did Bradford have an ability he was hiding? It was clearly in his bloodline after his ancestor married Alys Dewitt. Did it skip generations? Now he was back to having more questions than answers. That was going to start changing withSerenity.
“Let me guess. She saw her step through yon mirror,” he said sarcastically and gestured toward it. “Do you have some kind of gift too? How is it both you and your sister do? I’d believe it more if you were actually related to Aubriella, but this doesn’t make any damnsense.”
Serenity chewed on her lip. “Actually…”
Yes. Definitely an alternate universe. “Pleaseenlightenme.”
She didn’t say a word and damn near ignored him. Serenity’s presence was getting on his nerves. She had some random vision about Aubriella and rushed to find her. What was she going to say and then decidedagainstit?
“I’ll go request refreshments,” Regina said. Her stomach growled loudly echoing through the room. “I’mstarving.”
Regina left the room and Trenton turned his attention back to Serenity. “You weresaying…”
