Chapter 1
Gemma cupped her hands pouring water over her face and shoulders. Her hair fell in ringlets around her shoulders. The bags under her eyes becoming more pronounced with every passing night, dreams had becoming torture since Kartik…..
She couldn't even make herself think the words. She had grieved for him a thousand times over. She could hardly think about him, let alone the dream they shared in the Cave of Sighs.
After soaking in the last of the warmth from the water, she stood wrapping the towel on the chair beside the tub. She looked down at her feet as she stepped out, but to her surprise she noticed about half way down a slight bulge between her hips. She pulled the towel away, and pushed at the bump noticing how it felt like a rock beneath her fingertips.
With that she jumped out and quickly dressed. Being back at home had brought on a new wave of memories. At that her thoughts trailed back to the Realms.
Knowing she was alone, she created the door and stepped into the Realms. There Gorgon was waiting for her. The creature looked her over before saying.
"Lady Hope there is something different about you. Have you brought someone with you?"
Gemma shook her head.
"Gorgon I have a question….about the dreams that people can have in the Cave of Sighs."
"What is it? Does this have something to do with what's changed about you?"
"Yes. Is it possible for what happened in the dreams people have in the Cave of Sighs effect people in this world?"
"Yes, it is very possible. But only if the person being affected wants the dream to be reality."
Gemma thought back to the dream. She had wanted it more than anything. Shad wanted the touch of his hand, the feel of his lips on her skin, all of it. She sighed realizing what was different and why she had the bulge at her hips.
"Gorgon I know what's different….."