33. Chapter 33
Chapter 33
Maci
A t the conclusion of my meeting with Stephanie, she mentions having an appointment somewhere, so I take the opportunity to try to go by Nana’s once more. The timing hasn’t been right since the last time I made an attempt, and I’m eager to make some progress.
I make it to the end of Bluebonnet Cove again, and even manage to drive all the way into the cul-de-sac, as the pressure on my chest strengthens and my breathing becomes heavy. I can’t bring myself to pull up to the driveway though, so I park across the circle.
The trees hide the house and the majority of the yard. A calm breeze blows through and the leaves rustle. Autumn has its own effect here, even if all the trees don’t turn and drop their leaves.
Flashes of Colt making his way to me, seen through the flames of the fire I had going, infiltrate my mind. Closing my eyes does nothing to stop them. I want to push them away. To ignore what’s happened. But the articles I read in the dining room of The Big House said to let the memories wash over me instead of forcing them out.
His angry eyes will live with me forever. And the grunt when the second round fired.
My stomach turns and I will the contents of my stomach to stay put.
When I’ve finally settled my mind and emotions, I make my way back to the Strickland Ranch. At some point, I need to loop in Sutton.