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Chapter 14 The Magic of the Stones
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2024-10-29 19:42:56They heard a movement from the shadows and veered their sights towards it.
"Anyone there?" Rana asked.
Julienne came from hiding behind the darkness of the trees wearing a very big teasing smile on her face.
"Wow! Lovers under the moon sky. I couldn't be more wrong timing than ever, Ran."
She said joining the two who were standing close to each other by the banks of the lake. The bright moon was a witness to them while it reflected its own against the silent waters of the lake. Cicadas could be heard with their gritting sounds sometimes joined by croaks of frogs somewhere.
"We're not lovers, Jules."
"Don't be shy about it, Rana."
"I'm not Mother Julienne," said Rana trying to muster her nun-like voice when caught in an awkward situation.
"But you are of age, my child."
Julienne played along with her making her voice deeper and sounding stricter.
"It's not a crime to fall in love, Rana. Better to admit it than deny
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