The Trinity Ring
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Pink lilies and wildflowers seemed to dance and sparkle around him as he turned, smiling at her, his eyes filled with innocence and love. Those eyes, one amber gold and one crystal ice-blue shined bright up toward her.
“Mommy, did you see that? Can I go get in the water now?” the little boy asked, hugging her tightly. The ocean was calling, not for her, but for their son. Knowing in her heart that he would be like no other in the world. Looking down, she felt Dimitri lace his fingers through hers as they watched their son playing at the water’s edge. Head back, laughing and carefree as he kicked at the water, splashing it into the air. Full of strength and love and powers like no other; she knew he would make the world a better place.
Zara awoke, hit again with the reality that Aaron was gone. A heavy weight settled on her chest as she lay quietly reflecting on the events of yesterday. Her thoughts turned toward her dream. A son, with dark wavy hair and powers like no other had ever known. Sitting up, she suddenly remembered what she had read, about Trinity women often having glimpses of their child’s power during their pregnancies.
With everything in her, she knew her unborn child must be sharing some of his power with her, she was dreaming of future events. No one in the Trinity line had ever held that kind of power, but no one in the Trinity line ever had a son. Tears filled her eyes as her heart swelled. Turning toward Dimitri, shaking his shoulder to wake him she said. “Dimitri, we are going to have a boy.”
Rolling over, trying to wake up and focus, he looked at her in disbelief. “Zara, how could you possibly know that?” Shaking the last bits of sleep away he rubbed his face, noticing the golden twinkle in her eye. His heart skipped a beat at the prospect of a son. Sighing, he pulled her back down to the bed, she must have been dreaming, yet secretly he hoped it was true.
Laying her head on his chest, cradling her soon to be growing stomach she thought about how much her life had changed in the past few months. Reflecting on her childhood, her mother, and her life with Aaron, she sent up a silent prayer, offering gratitude for all she had been given.
Longing for the day she would see her family again she knew it would not be until after she gave birth. Bringing her left hand up to rest on Dimitri’s chest she looked at the Trinity Ring. A warm sensation pulsed from within and she noticed a beautiful golden hue surrounding it. Picturing those crystal ice-blue eyes, she gasped when she saw a slight hint of crystal blue envelop the golden glow of the ring.
Closing her eyes she smiled with the knowledge that the future was going to be what they made it. With Lorcan and Erebus gone along with the other leaders within their organization, she felt in her heart that hope, faith, and love would slowly spread across the world. Suddenly, she opened her eyes as another thought crossed her mind. What if their son was meant to be the prophesized one?
What if all the events of the past had led to this moment, to his creation? She wondered about all the powers he may possess and the effect he could have on the world. He would be the most powerful of the Trinity line that had ever existed. Why would that kind of power be needed? She couldn’t help but notice the small trickle of fear in her heart; it’s not over yet.
THE END
Acknowledgments
Lori, first I want to thank you for your unwavering and unconditional support in all things. I could not go through life without you. Thank you for everything!
Annemarie, thank you for always being you and showing me what fierce determination and bravery looks like. Remember to never let fear hold you back!
Emma, Gina, and Christy thank you for braving the very early versions of Zara Trinity’s adventure and for your open and honest feedback to help make it what it is. Emma your ideas and creativity are amazing!
Bri Mckamey, thank you for taking a chance and doing your first ever book cover art. The original painting is breathtaking!
I began writing as an outlet after many years working in hospice. I thought I would try writing for self care. A few minutes a day journaling became much more than I ever imagined. I sat with this book for many years after completing it and had no plans of publishing until my niece and daughter one day asked why. Why was I not publishing? How did I look them in the eye and tell them I was afraid? That I was letting self doubt make my decision.
So, I decided to research how to self publish a book! I decided to show them what it looks like to still follow your dreams even when you’re afraid. Publishing a book is such a vulnerable experience, more than I imagined. Thank you to all the authors before me!!
Since day one of my decision to move toward publishing I have had unwavering support from author Holly Renee. She is the epitome of authors supporting authors and has provided me with so much guidance and advice! Thank you Holly!! If you have not read her books go look her up now, they are amazing!
I have had so many supporters along the way, but I want to take a moment to also thank Mandy. During some dark times you helped remind me that I still had light in me to shine. You opened my eyes and my heart to my faith that I think I had still not fully found again until then. Thank you for helping me find my confidence!
To everyone out there sitting with ideas, dreams, or goals…go for it!
Shine Your Light!!