A Paranormal World
ing sun streamed through her bedroom window, casting golden rays that illuminated the scattered clothes and books strewn acros
d to her reflection, "and still no closer to
air into a fluff that framed her face, nodding in sa
andmother's voice echoed from downstairs. "Nala! Brea
her grandmother, was both a force of nature and a sou
h the air, mixing with the robust aroma of freshly brewed coffee. Sh
grandmother. He had a blend of features that hinted at his biracial heritage-dark skin wi
r eyes twinkling as she motioned for Nala to sit.
ad been poured over her. "Excuse me, what?" she stammered, her v
her tone brooking no argument
g as Zion cleared his throat, his deep voice smo
nd toward her, the gesture both charming and unner
tly kissed the back of her palm. "Um, wow, well, this is a lot," she said, pulling her hand back
d again, her eyes glinting with a
antly. "So, Zion, what do you think of being thrust int
at the corners of his lips. "I think
she scoffed. "You
this is tradition. Our family has upheld
the twenty-first century! Can't I
eel a flutter of irritation mixed with something else she couldn't qu
ng," she shot bac
, her voice soothing. "Just think of i
ner? Great!" Nala groaned
wedding," Zion said, his tone shifting to something more serio
ing a hostage situation," she mutter
d, her voice sharp. "You wil
scraping against the floor with a loud scr
Zion called after her, b
e crisp morning air hit her like a splash of cold water, refreshing yet sho
scratch behind Coco's ears. "I need y
ead as if understa
little caffeine therap
ping in the passenger seat as they
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her as she entered the cafe. A few of her colleagues were gat
one of them whispered, her eyes wide with excitement
ke, half African and half Mexican
How do you ev
counter, feigning nonchal
s if she were sharing a secret. "He's been seen all ov
swooning slightly. "Like he just walk
ed, her voice barely above a whisper. "
this look. Like he could be in a movie or something. And
h twisted. "An
oo," the second girl added. "I heard h
her eyes. "Just what I need-a fitness
lucky to snag a guy like t
t bigger problems. Like being married off to a strang
kled softly, petting her furry friend. "At least I have yo
om the back, wiping his hands on a towe
hand dismissively. "You know, being thrus
across his face. "What? You? A marriage?
ot like I have a ch
leaning against the counter. "Start a new life. B
behind? They'd hunt me d
" he chuckled. "But serious
him as a young customer kn
cried, her cheek
ng to help. "I guess I can save m
y he had looked at her, the confidence he exuded-it unsettled her. What if
alled, pulling her out of her though
back of her mind, the nagging thought remained: Zion was not just a
o idea how to
e morning. But every time she thought of Zion, her pulse qui
trotting happily beside her. The sky was painted in hues of orange
deal with this mess. Maybe I'll find a way to e
d toward home, the shadows lengthening around them
f arranged marriages and traditions was about to collide with a real
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