Finding Love's Light

By Fiona Riplee

Senza Cavanaugh and Trevor Gate are left alone in a world that no longer makes sense. As they uncover the roots of their mysterious power, Trevor discovers their alien ancestry. Is the light part of their DNA or something evil? Their power is uncontrollable and dangerous. With no one to help them, they search for a way to hold onto each other before the light destroys them.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Fiona Riplee
• Release date: Feb 8, 2018
• ISBN: 9780997475623

Fiona Riplee

Fiona Riplee Sci Fi / Paranormal Romance Author I have always been an avid reader of romance and science fiction. I decided to merge my two reading passions together and create my own version of paranormal/science fiction romance. I love creating new worlds where there are endless possibilities for finding love. I grew up in a small town in rural Pennsylvania and I am currently living in Indiana with my hopelessly romantic husband (who would never admit it under torture), the cutest and craziest toddler I’ve ever seen, and two mischievous dogs. While I haven’t sailed around the world I have been to Jamaica where I was married beside the ocean and in a previous career traveled to Germany and Switzerland.

Book preview

Chapter

1

Senza Cavanaugh blinked out of her memory of Trevor Gate. The tall, skinny boy she loved probably hadn’t thought of her in four years. She bit into her protein bar and chewed with deliberate slowness. There wasn’t enough time for daydreams. She rarely skipped lunch, but her project deadline loomed. Yet, all she could focus on was Trevor .

Her phone buzzed.

Was the boss checking on her progress again? With an irritated sigh, she reached across her desk. A glimmer of azure light seeped from the tips of her fingers.

The energy hovered above the electronic device in a swirling blue cloud.

An internal vibration ran up Senza’s arm, and she snatched her

hand

back

.

The phone, suspended an inch from the work surface, followed her movements and fell at her feet with a dull bounce.

Every muscle in Senza’s body tensed. Her telekinesis last flared around Trevor and hadn’t returned. Until now. The psychic power she had her entire life danced along the back of her hand. There was no doubt in her mind he was the caller.

The fragrant chocolate rectangle, disguised as food, went into her mouth. On her hands and knees, she rescued her smart phone from under the desk and turned the

gadget

over

.

Trevor’s number flickered over the screen.

She sank onto the floor crossing her legs Buddha style. The protein bar’s fake aroma slithered into her nostrils, and her stomach churned. Her heart pounded a panicked and tortured drumbeat within her chest. Lunch became dust on her tongue.

The phone pulsated again.

Her breathing hitched. She opened her mouth, and the food fell into the trashcan

beside

her

.

The airy glow from her fingers engulfed her entire palm and curled around the phone in tiny offshoots of white light. Four years apart hadn’t stopped the energy from erupting between Trevor

and

her

.

The buzzing cell paused.

Senza relaxed. Waiting for the voicemail chime, she jumped as the phone rang again. Dread crept over her back in a tingling, cold sensation. She lifted the paper-thin electronic to her ear. Hello?

I love hearing your voice.

Trevor’s deep baritone sent a delicious shiver down her spine. Frantic butterflies wiggled in her gut. Talking to him always created a nervous trembling inside

her

body

.

What could she say? I’ve missed you. Yet, those words would leave her vulnerable.

The silence ticked by. A remembered vision of his brown hair and clear, blue eyes came into her mind. His sexy, lopsided grin always made her smile. The psychic light surrounding her hand bloomed in her peripheral vision.

The flares haven’t disappeared for good. Does the light only glare like a sun in

my

mind

?

Senza ducked further under the desk, better safe than sorry. The musty air under her assigned workspace irritated her eyes and activated a tingling in her nasal cavity. She breathed through her mouth, pinched the end of her nose and cut off the impending sneeze. No one would understand if they saw her. The fear of someone forcing her to explain, what she couldn’t explain herself, overwhelmed her. Aunt Violet warned her to keep her psychic power to herself. Normal people couldn’t fathom a power that incited their panic. They’d

hurt

her

.

The last time the light exploded Trevor’s older brother, Wade,

had

died

.

My hand contains a small bright light, not an explosion. I won’t lose control.

Trevor broke the silence. "I know you never expected a call

from

me

."

Unconscious of the dead air growing between them, a billion thoughts bounced in Senza’s head. Thanks, Mr. Obvious. Four years without a word is an effing long time. Where have

you

been

?

The anger was still fresh. The hurt was still raw inside her. "Why are you

contacting

me

?"

I have bad news. His voice cracked.

Senza’s racing heart jumped to her throat. "Are

you

okay

?"

My grandfather … Your Aunt Violet … Trevor’s fragmented speech was difficult to follow. "

Are

gone

."

Sweat broke out along her skin. Her fingers flew to her mouth and low waves of extrasensory vibration pulsed