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"You mean she can't tell what you're thinking."
"Not unless I want her to."
"Then keep me away from her and the rest of them. The less they see of me, the easier it will be to
disappear."
"I'd like to keep you with me forever, but that doesn't seem to be what you wish. In the short time you've
been here, I've grown to care a great deal for you. Perhaps, in time, you may even learn to like me a
little."
As the Temple of Dawn loomed up before them, Trisha suddenly smiled and her face lit up like her
Terrestrial Sun. She looked at Kan evenly, laughed capriciously and said, And I thought you could read
minds."
Chapter 10
Myaculi was in the Dining area waiting impatiently for Kan and Trisha to return. As the time went on, her
irritation mounted considerably. She bristled when they finally arrived and saw them walking in holding
hands. A dark look covered her face.
"Well I trust you two have enjoyed yourselves, she said glaring at them. And from where I stand it
certainly looks that way!"
Myaculi's words cut Kan's and Trisha's laughter short, but Kan would not let go of Trisha's hand.
"Myaculi, must you?"
"Irritated even more so by Kan's words, all she could think of to say at the time was, I'm sorry, Kan, I'll
leave. Myaculi's hurt and anger manifested itself as she turned and hurried out of the room before Kan
could stop her.
"If looks could kill, Trisha couldn't help blurting out. Turning to Kan she asked, What's she so upset
about, Kan. Why did she leave in such a hurry?"
"For the first time in her life, everything isn't going her way, and she's jealous."
"Jealous? Why should she be jealous?"
"You have to understand, Trisha, we have been promised to one another since childhood and naturally,
she expects us to marry. After all, it has been a way of life for us for Centuries. A High Priestess is
chosen for the High Priest at birth, so that the traditions may continue. And up to now, no one has ever
challenged that. At least, no one who had the courage to do so."
"You never mentioned that before, no wonder she's upset. Is that what you want to do as well? Marry
Myaculi?"
Kan held Trisha at arms length and smiled. What I want, Trisha, only you can give. Besides, Myaculi
was not of my choosing. It was the ruling authorities decision, not mine. After all, I was only a baby at
the time."
Trisha nodded, wondering what she should say next. I'm not sure I should be asking you this, but what
is it you want from me?"
"I want you, your love and, your willingness, to spend your life here, with me, in my homeland."
"I didn't know you cared that much for me. I had hopes but when you refused to help me get out of here
... ,"
Kan drew Trisha into his arms, and held her close to him. You know I can't do that, Trisha. Not even
for you and certainly not for anyone else."
"If you really cared, Kan, you would. No one has to know."
"What about you Trisha? If you really cared, you'd stay. And as far as anyone not knowing ... how long
do you think it would take for someone to realize you were no longer here? No one disappears for very
long in our small world."
Kan released Trisha and crossed the room to the window. Trisha followed behind him. Seconds later
they were both staring out at the landscape.
* * * *
Inside her chambers, in a distant part of the Temple, Myaculi telepathically interrupted Kan's thoughts.
"She's going to bring you a lot of trouble, Kan ... Especially if she carries out her threat. Oh yes,
Kan, that was quite a conversation you two had today."
Myaculi had been stuffing her face with exotic foods, as she lounged on her couch, in her chambers
listening in on the conversation taking place between Kan and Trisha. Her terrified handmaidens scurried
to cater to her wishes. She smirked as Kan's thoughts shot back at her.
"Eavesdropping again?"
Kan looked down at Trisha. Deep in her own thoughts Trisha was totally unaware of the telepathic
conversation taking place between Kan and Myaculi, and from two very different areas of the Temple.
He could sense trouble brewing ... trouble that would involve Trisha, if Myaculi had anything to say about
it. Myaculi's thoughts interrupted his.
"Only when it serves my purpose," she shot back.
Their thoughts flew back and forth between the Dining Room area, where Kan was standing, and
Myaculi's chambers, where she was reposing, as their telepathic conversation continued unabated.
"Apparently it always suits your purpose to interfere into areas that are none of your business ...
sort of sticking your nose into places where it doesn't belong. Isn't that so, Myaculi?"
"You'd better watch what you're saying to me, if you know what's good for you!" she shot back
angrier than she had been.
"Really! Why should I? I'll say anything I want to you, or completely ignore you if I so choose. Who
are you to tell me how to speak? And if it bothers you so much, you don't have to listen. Besides,
what could you possibly do about it?"
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