Kira's Reckoning by Sasha Parker Read Free Book Online Page B

warn me that we needed to go back to our roots.  That things were not as they seem."
    Sheela frowned .  "I don't understand."
    "Maybe we should talk to Mamo in the morning .  She may be able to help you figure out the meaning," Erin told Calli.
    Calli looked at each of her sisters then back to Kira .  "She also said something else." Calli seemed to hesitate.
    "Go on, Calli .  What else did she say?" Kira said as she prepared for a message she knew was meant for her by looking into Calli's eyes.
    "She said you were going away soon .  That you needed to be very aware of what is around you.  That there is a traitor in the midst of where you will find yourself.  He is who we seek," Calli said.
    There were a few moments of silence as the sisters let what Calli said sink in .  Then Kira said, "Okay then.  I'm going on a trip.  Anyone know where so I know what to pack?"
    The sisters all began to giggle, which is what Kira had hoped for to alleviate some of the heaviness in the room .  They all began to talk at once about what Calli had seen and heard. 
    "Maybe it means you are going to go with those two gorgeous men waiting outside for you ," Sheela said slyly.
    "We need to talk to Mamo ," Ari said.
    " No, you need to go on your honeymoon.  We will talk to Mamo tomorrow," Erin suggested. 
    Calli had gone quiet and Kira walked over to her where she sat on the bed to sit beside her .  "What is it?" Kira asked softly.
    "I don't know ," Calli said troubled.  "I just wonder..."
    "What?" Kira prompted her.
    Calli sighed and rubbed her face with her hands then looked up at Kira with sadness in her eyes.  "I have been able to speak to several spirits that have crossed over and I can't help but wonder." She took a deep breath.  "Why haven't mom or dad come to me?"
    Kira wrapped her arms around her little sister .  She had noticed that all of her sisters had gone quiet and had obviously heard what Calli had said.  She looked around at all of them and saw that all eyes were like hers, filled with tears.  No matter how long it had been, they still missed their parents desperately.  There had been a lot of love in their family growing up, Mamo had done her best to continue to shower them with love, but nothing beat the true love of a parent. 
    "We all miss them, honey .  Maybe they are trying to let you get a handle on your gift before they come," Kira told Calli.
    As Kira spoke to Calli, their sisters gathered closer to them .  "You think that's really it? That they aren't disappointed in me?" Calli asked in a whisper.
    All of the sisters gave a moan of disbelief, but it was Ari who knelt down in front of Calli and said, "Little girl, don't you ever let me hear you say something like that again.  They are so proud of you and I know they are watching over you.  Kira is right, they are trying to give you time to understand your gift without their interference."
    Erin made a sound of agreement .  "She's right.  They always let us make our own way first."
    Calli frowned .  "I wish I could remember as much as you guys do."
    Sheela ran her hand over Calli's head .  "That's why you have us, so we can remind you and tell you the stories."
    Ari patted Calli's knee and said, "Come on , squirt, let's get you into bed." This was what Ari had always said to Calli before bed when she was little.  Calli gave her a ghost of a smile then stood and got under the covers. 
    The sisters took up the routine of bedtime that they had n’t practiced in years and began to tuck Calli in like she was four again.  Sheela was first, she would always give Calli her favorite stuffed animal, Bobo the raccoon.  Their father had won it for her at a fair when she was two.  Sheela grabbed Bobo and then climbed into bed beside Calli.  She sent a silent message to her sisters that she wasn't going to leave Calli alone.
    Kira stepped up next and handed Calli the cup of water that was on her bedside table .  Calli smiled at her and then took a