Wakeful Echoes (A Sequel to More Time to Dream)
A sequel to More Time to Dream. Wren woke up next to the man who held her heart - or did she? There is a forgotten reality beyond the idyllic world of her dreams. Can she find her way back? Does she want to?
Excerpt:
Now that I knew of my dual existence, I became aware of the parts of this one that were missing, things which had never crossed my mind due to how complete I felt with Nicolai. Family. Friends. Occupation. Perhaps their lack was what caused me to start filling the empty void of my forgotten reality with daydreams. While in the throes of imagination, I would sometimes hear more echoes of those who presumably loved me, even the occasional phantom touch which seemed to tug ever so gently.
Then Nicolai would regain my focus, making me wonder why I had ever been thinking of anything or anyone else but him, and I would ignore their siren call - until the next time my mind would wander.
A light hand on my shoulder startled me out of one such reverie.
“Sorry,” Nicolai murmured, joining me at the little table facing our garden.
We sat listening to cheerful birdsong accompanied by the rhythmic brush of leaves in the breeze, content in each other’s company in spite of the pall caused by my irregular return.
“Nicolai…”
He took hold of my hand in acknowledgment, but avoided my gaze. I think he knew I was finally ready to hear what else he had to tell me.
Author’s Note:
Wren and Nicolai are my third set of characters who have called to me, demanding I share more of their tale. The third out of how many now? Twenty-seven or so? Why do these characters crave more ‘airtime’ when others are content with the time allotted them? Will they be satisfied sharing the limelight for a second time, or will they invade my thoughts again? Only time will tell.
Also found in Mistaken Impressions: Tales of Misconception.
