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The long skirt drags slightly on the ground while I walk toward the sounds of this festival. Music and laughter hit my ears. The gears of the rides grind with the screams of the Adventurous. My nose catches the scents of many different food items. The one that hits me the most are the deep fried fummel cakes. My mouth waters with the need to consume that particular item.
Adults laugh while their children explore the rides. High school girls in halter tops, boys chasing after them. It makes me smile. This is the first real fair I have ever been to, and I can’t help but take it all in.
I see a tent set up with a fortune teller, and it’s an internal debate whether to go in and get a reading. Stopping at the sign, I contemplate hard. Do I want to know my future?
No, my future is up to me. No one can pred
predict it.
The funnel cake truck has a long line. I read all the items they offer until my eyes focus on
a deep fried peanut butter and jelly sandwich that I have seen on TV with Caleh. He groaned at the thing.
Placing my order, I get that funnel cake, but I also get that deep fried bliss it seems most people are ordering.
Sitting down at the picnic table just outside kiddie rides, I watch the crowd going by.
I’m a people watcher now.
Opening up the middle of the sandwich thatis surrounded by a sweet, deep fried crust; the contents ooze out warm and sticky. Licking the ends of my fingers, I snap a picture, sending it to Caleb with the caption.
Don’t hate.
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Instantly, he sends me a text back.
Caleb: What’s that?
Rya: Deep fried peanut butter and jelly sandwich with a side of funnel cake. The cake has a dusting of powdered sugar that gets all over my face with the first bite. One napkin won’t be
enough.
caleb: Where are you at?
Rya: Some town.
I don’t want to get too specific. I snap a picture of the food truck for him to see. I’m living what he’s been only able to watch on TV, smiling to myself at that thought.
Caleb: I’m jealous.
Rya: I know, that’s why I sent you the pic. Have a good day.
Caleb: You too.
Our conversation ends. Filling my face with sugar and dough, I can’t seem to get enough. I’m actually contemplating going up to get two more.
The smell circles around me, a slightly sour smell. A she–wolf is in the area. Looking around, I spot her looking at the toddler rides. Her eyes hold a certain longing in them. I watch the way she’s gazing at the little ones. The desire to have something she will never have. My heart goes to her because I’ve always looked at them the same way.
A male comes up from behind her, holding her close to his chest. He whispers in her ear before giving her cheek a quick kiss. I watch this intimate moment between mates.
He tucks a stray hair behind her ear. “Are you okay?” His words can only be heard faintly
above the carnival noise.
“Yes.” She tries to smile at him, but it’s just lost in longing.
“I love you.” It’s hard not to get a little emotional with the way he says it
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As if they can tell someone is peeping on them, the eyes of the wolves regard me. I don’t look away. I could help them; I could give them what they desire the most if I wanted to stay for a little while.
The big male approach
y table, hands going on the wood.
“Female, this is my territory. You’re intruding.” He shows a flash of fang, not happy with me.
Fm just passing through, taking in the scenery. I’ll be gone in the morning.” I don’t bend my shoulders but keep them straight.
“Where are you staying at?” His mate comes up beside him, looking at me with eyes that hold years of misery in them. Sadness ages you. It has a way of leaving its mark on your soul, and I can see it inside her.
Looking her in the eyes, I say, “I could help you if you want. I could give you what you want most.” Her eyes dilate, and she breathes in.
The alpha grabs my chin hard in his hands, barely able to control his rage.
“You need to leave now!” He flings my head back as he releases my jaw.
“I’ll leave now.” Getting up, I quickly move away from the beast that is barely able to control his shift. His mate rubs his chest, kissing his mark.
“Don’t leave, wait,” she calls out to me, halting my progress.
“How can you help me?” I need to think fast…I don’t want them to know what I am. Looking at the fortune teller’s sign again, an idea comes to mind.
“I’ve got special tea. It helps females with your problem.”
“Liar.” The Alpha pounds his fist on the table. “We have been to healer after healer–nothing
has worked.”
He looks so upset, and she looks so hopeful, as if maybe this time something might work. He seems as if he’s had his heart broken one too many times, believing in something that just can’t happen.
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