Regina by Mary Ann Moody Page A

words came out of her mouth.
    “Yes mom, thank you. Mom? Can I talk to you
for a minute?”
    “Can it wait sweetie? Grandpa and I are due
at the funeral home in an hour.”
    “Sure mom.” It was the only reply I could
think of giving. “So, dad? How ‘bout a driving lesson today?”
    Mom and Grandpa disappeared quickly in the
car and down the driveroad. Yikes! That was quick. Mom tapped the
accelerator so hard rocks flew out from the rental car. The clouds
turned grey as dad turned to me with eyes hard as stone. Oh shit!
My evil dad was back!
    The sky was definitely grey now. Thunder
rolled in from the distance. I could smell the rain in the air. I
inhaled the magnificent scent and took a moment to enjoy it for it
only lasted a moment. Daddy’s back hunched forward, his head fell
into his neck slowly and his hands went deep into his designer
pants.
    “Uh, never mind. I think we’re done for the
week.” Turning around quickly on my five hundred dollar heels, I
fled to the house. I ran to the safety of my room for it was the
only room with a lock.
    I need to get out of here! I’m totally going
crazy!
    After I shut my door tight, it felt silly to
lock it, I sat on my bed and tried to Skype Jane. I needed to talk
to someone, but the sensation of someone staring at me sent me into
creped out mode again. I looked around but didn’t see anything out
of the ordinary. My eyes searched the room for any signs of
movement, but I found nothing.
    I waited. I know someone was watching me, I
felt it so strongly.
    But the sensation stopped as quickly as it
came. I waited another minute and went back to my phone. Maybe it’s
time to introduce myself to the boys and girls of Lee.

Chapter Eleven
     
    He picked up his ringing phone, a smile on
his face. It was 7pm sharp.
    “Your Report?” He answered.
    “Regina Ann Roth, Lee Texas,
979-542-1662.”
    The phone on the other end was silent. Though
she knew he was still on the phone, she gave him a moment of
silence and did not speak.
    “You’ve seen her?” He asked, the excitement
bursting.
    “No sir, but I’m on my way. I estimate I will
arrive in Texas before dawn. Marcus will be waiting for me and we
will go to ground in Austin. Physical confirmation in forty-eight
hours, sir.” Sarah answered.
    Lady Sarah Lordview was definitely on her way
to the small town of Lee, Texas. Waiting for a plane to leave from
Kennedy, she sat on the hard airport chair trying to get
comfortable. The airport was crowded with people and lots of
baggage. Sarah hated large crowds but had to endure it in order to
secure a nighttime flight. Sarah did not know what she was looking
for. The girl known as Regina Roth would be easy to spot but how
would Sarah know it was really ‘her’? The task at hand was vital to
the survival of their people, most would not survive another twenty
years or so. The incredible amount of pressure that was on Sarah’s
shoulder was large indeed.
    “Remember Sarah, you are to only identify
her, for now. Once you get confirmation, report back to me. If
Regina really is Anna then we need to form a plan, a backup plan
and a backup to the backup plan. We must be deep in the ground and
away from their territory. Do you understand me?”
    “Yes sir.” She responded.
    The silence was very nice while he thought.
Sarah had been tracking Regina, her cousin, for a very long time
and she was ready to take a nice needed rest. Though she knew if
she located the Princess, rest would never come.
    “Why is she in Texas?” he asked. The question
came with a hint of anger and a lot of disgust.
    “The ‘grandmother’ died. They took her to
Texas for the summer.” Sarah responded.
    “They must know we are close.” He
mumbled.
    “Possibly sir. Though I don’t think it’s the
only reason they took her away.” Sarah took a deep breath and
braced herself. “She will turn sixteen in four months.”
    “Four months, you say.” The Pirate’s voice
came with quiet excitement. Sarah