All Chapters of Gateway Trilogy Complete-Book 1,2,3: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

As Mandy and I were heading to the fairgrounds, I was really quiet. I guess Amanda felt my mood and had not spoken to me or asked me what was wrong like she normally would have. I wouldn’t tell her anyway, I am not to tell anyone, and I intend to honor my word. And for now, I just have so much to think about now.A princess, wow, and to find out my father who I already believed was dead is… Dead now.I wish that I knew of him sooner and had gotten to know him. But I can’t blame my mother as she said it was to keep us safe from an evil ruler.Other worlds? A Gateway portal to other worlds?Suddenly I didn’t feel like riding anymore. “Hey Mandy, I am sorry I have a lot going on right now. I feel I need to be home. You go ahead and take Star and meet the others. Tell them I received some bad news and I will talk to you all Monday at school. Be sure to put Star away when through riding.”“Are you sure?” Amanda asked as I was turning Eazy around.“Yeah, I am sure. See you all Monday.” I sa

After school Galen was there to pick us up. Kieran ran to the car and with much excitement began to tell Galen about the incident as she climbed into the car.“Galen, it was as if she were standing there invisible. I was able to see through her.” She looked over at me from the back seat as I got into the front seat next to Galen. “She says she saw and heard her mom.”Galen looked over at me, “You saw your mom?”“It was as if I was there with her. I never had anything happen like that before.” I glanced his way then looked down at my hands on my lap.“Galen, I think Rayna has begun to develop her gift.” Kieran sounded so excited over that fact.“So, what is this gift thing you keep speaking of?” I asked.“Well, my gift is speed and strength. I just am not allowed to use it in this world.” Kieran answered.“Speed and strength?”“Yeah, I can run-up to ten times faster than any human, and stronger too.”“Oh, I see.” I turned to ask Galen, “And what about you Galen, what is your gift?”He

The next morning after a restless night I took a lingering shower. I just couldn’t get that kiss out of my mind. I dried off and dressed then left the bathroom. Tomorrow was another school day, and I still have homework to do. So, I sat at the table in my room with my books and began to study. I must have been in there for hours when a knock sounded at the door. “Come in,” I said as the door was already opening.Kieran peeked around the corner. “Are you going to stay in here all day and not eat?”“What time is it?” I asked closing the books that I barely read.“Past one in the afternoon. We all were beginning to wonder where you were.”“All of you?”“Well, all except Galen, he took off before sunrise and had not returned.”“I’m sorry I concerned you all. I was doing my studies.” I stood up and followed Kieran out the door.“Mom has an excellent lunch warming for you.” I smiled at her and walked into the kitchen.“Afternoon, Rayana. You missed breakfast, so I made something special for

Back at the school I saw Galen roaming and looking for us. He looked fit to be tied as the saying goes. I took a deep breath as he noticed us walking across the field and began to walk our direction.“Well, I guess we will see you two tomorrow,” I said to Sara and Amanda.“Yeah, see you tomorrow.”Kieran and I walked to meet up with Galen. “Galen, I am sorry, I had Kieran with me for protection,” I said as we approached him.“Where did you all go?” He demanded.“I was concerned about Jason. He wasn't in school today and wanted to make sure nothing bad had happened to him, we just found out he is out of town. His mother in Washington is pretty sick according to his dad, so he is with his mom.” I saw Galen's expression soften.“I am sorry to hear. But you need to let me know anytime you decide to venture out like this. It is too dangerous.” He led us toward his car.“I will I promise.”As we pulled in and near the front door Galen spoke to Kieran, “Can you give us a bit of time alone Ki

As the weeks went by, I kept myself busy to keep my mind from thinking about Galen, my painful heartache, and the marriage to a complete stranger. Kieran was learning how to handle a horse really fast and was enjoying herself. The school was nearing Thanksgiving break and we planned on doing a celebration of the holiday here on earth.No one heard anything from Galen nor did anyone talk about him...at least not in front of me. And I did everything to keep my thoughts away from him it was too painful. Nighttime was another thing altogether when I am alone with my thoughts and pain. And it wasn't getting better only worse with nightmare screams that would wake everyone in the house.Thoughts of Galen then the thoughts of a total stranger, I am to marry plague my mind. Everyone was getting concerned about me, but I just blew it off and told them I was fine. They never pressed further. But it was only getting worse and realized I need to talk to someone. So, I finally sat down privately o