Free Truth Is Found by Morgan Kelley Page B

sure you’re safe. It’s kind of my job, you know?”
    “I understand. I’ll check in every day, okay?”
    The girl smiled. “Thank you.”
    “Now, is that all?” she asked. “I have a bit of a problem here at the winery, and I don’t have time to visit. As soon as this whole thing is over, I’ll make sure you don’t feel neglected.”
    This was insane. She was trying to appease a ghost in her head. What the hell happened to her normal, military and FBI life? It all seemed to be going crazy.
    Bethany snapped her fingers, and she was across the room and in front of the window looking out. “You have more than a bit of a problem, Tori. You have another huge one.”
    She watched the dead woman. “And it would be?”
    “There are dead here, and they need your help. That’s also why I’ve been trying to get your attention. They’re not happy, and you’re the only one who can help them.”
    She stared at her.
    Surely, she was joking.
    “What?” Tori knew there were some ghosts haunting the winery, but she didn't think it was going to be this bad. Why the hell did they need her help? There weren’t any other mediums lying around?
    Seriously?
    “They know about you,” she stated. “There’s a spirit roaming around telling everyone that you’re special. He’s drumming up business for you and that sexy man of yours.”
    Tori didn't really want to hear this.
    Once Julian heard this, he’d flip out.
    “Why? Who is it?”
    Bethany shrugged her young girl shoulders. “I have no clue. All I can tell you is that he whips around and is angry. I can’t get close enough to him. The others, well, they’re doing it because they can communicate with you. This isn't common. Most of the time, people might feel us watching, but they don’t see or hear us. You do both. Once they know you’re able to communicate, they’re going to come for you.”
    Well, holy shit!
    That little detail should have been given to her in a manual when she got this crazy gift.
    “Why does that sound bad? Why does that make me want to freak out?”
    Bethany shrugged. “It’s probably because you’re human. You don’t have to worry, Victoria. I won’t let them hurt you. I promised you that, didn't I?”
    She did, and Tori was hoping the woman meant it.
    “Who’s here now?” she asked, feeling them before she actually saw them.
    Bethany didn't even flinch.
    “The energy in the room just changed. I know we’re not alone.”
    It had gone from light and familiar to dark, creepy, and heavy. Bethany had been right.
    This wasn’t going to be fun.
    Tori said a little prayer and hoped that she made it back to Julian.
    “They aren’t pretty, Tori. Are you sure you want to see them?” she asked, moving to stand in front of her. “I’m keeping them away from you, but if you need to see what’s haunting this place, I can make them show themselves.”
    “What choice do I have? You said yourself that they know about me. If I leave, will they follow?”
    They both knew the answer to that.
    If they found her, Tori had no choice but to help them. If she refused, they’d have angry spirits on their hands.
    Who knew what would happen then?
    This was getting worse and worse.
    “They don’t have a lot of energy, and I can’t keep them here for long, so it’ll be fast. I’ll talk to them and try to get them to come through to you later, one at a time. Then you’ll have more time. They’re moving around together. Whatever happened to them, the three of them have found a common bond. That makes them dangerous. When one’s mad, they’re all angry.”
    She wanted to laugh and cry.
    Boy, she missed good old PTSD days where she’d just have a panic attack and pass out. This was more than she ever thought she could handle.
    “Okay.”
    “She’ll see you now, but no touching!” Bethany called to them, right before placing her body protectively in front of Tori and the baby. All the sudden the room exploded with screams, energy, and barely