Free The Dashing Witch (The Ward Witches) by Lauren McMinn Page B

look at the ticket. But then it was as if Melanie sensed his intrusion and tossed him out of her mind violently. He awoke shaking.
    The first thing he thought to do was call Skylar. Maybe she’d have had a similar occurrence with her own air witch spouse. The line was busy, despite it being the middle of the night. Thinking more rationally, he decided to wait until morning to try to contact her again, but he knew he wasn’t going to be sleeping any more that night.
     
    Melanie woke up with a start. Something had been in her mind. Something, or someone, had invaded her thoughts. She freaked out and sat there, trying to catch her breath. When she came to her senses, she realized that the mental blockades she’d erected would keep anyone out. So it came to her finally that the only way anyone could access her thoughts was if the other person had a strong link to her personally. Upon further thought, she came to the conclusion that the only person who could have done it was Justin.
    She called Skylar immediately. Leo answered Skylar’s cell on the first ring.
    “ What’s going on? I got a weird reading from Justin, even all the way over here, and now you’re calling.” He paused a second. “As is Justin.”
    “ I had passed out from the healer’s visit when I felt something probing around in my head. It was like there was another person in my body, and I barely managed to tear back control before it went too far. The only thing I can think was that it was Justin, in my head. Has that ever happened to you?”
    “ Yes, actually. When particularly emotional, Skylar’s dreams have landed her in my body if the conditions are right.”
    “ How do you stop it?”
    “ Still working on that. Do you know what he found out?”
    “ I know he saw the plane ticket. He tried to grab it, but I don’t think he found out where I was going.”
    “ You do have to tell him, you know. I understand you’re hurt, confused, and somewhat vulnerable. But he does have a right to know he’s having a baby. He came over here, extremely emotional. We didn’t tell him anything, but you should hear him out.”
    “ You’re right. In your opinion should I tell him now while I’m still on the other side of the country or should I wait until I can see him in person again?”
    “ I think he’ll surprise you either way, Melanie. But remember, he does have certain rights. Dymphna hasn’t told you because she likes to act invincible, but she can’t take all of your care on all by herself. He’s your husband. You can’t go on like this.”
    “ You’re right.”
    “ Now sleep. I’ll have Skylar call you in the morning.”
    “ Thank you, Leo.”
    “ Anytime. Now I’ve got to sleep; I’ve got surgery in the morning.”
    Melanie was able to get back to sleep faster than she expected, and she didn’t have any more dreams.
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    The next day, Skylar’s call woke Melanie. They talked for a while, Skylar urging her to call Justin and at least hear his story. By this point, Melanie was feeling like the others were right. Maybe she should talk to him after all. They knew him better than she did, and maybe she should fix that. Melanie knew she still loved Justin, and she really wanted to believe that things would be alright in the end. She promised Skylar that she would talk to Justin, and gave the other woman all the flight details.
    “ So I’ll be there tomorrow, but I’m going to pack things up today, and I’ll send along enough stuff to last me the next nine months.”
    “ Are you going to ship your car?”
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    “ Yes. It should get there soon after I do. I'm breaking my lease today, and all other things tying me to LA.”
    “ Not a problem. I’m getting a call from Leo, so I’ll see you tomorrow at the airport, OK?”
    “ Sounds good.”
    Taking everyone’s advice, Melanie didn’t push it, and she took her time to pack up what she was bringing with