Page 81 of Awakened By Time

“We’re here, Brenna,” he said.

“I’m afraid to look,” she confessed.

He lifted her chin with his finger. “This is your new home, Brenna. Take a look.”

Tentatively at first, she peeked over Zeke’s shoulder and then, eyes wide with wonder, she turned in a complete circle, marveling at all of it.

“What do you think?” he asked.

“I cannae believe me eyes.” She spun again, taking in the buildings, the bay, the bridge. “I dinnae ken what to say.”

“Welcome to San Francisco,” Zeke said.

“There is nae castle,” she observed.

“It’s a city, not a castle,” Zeke explained.

“Many people live here.”

“More than you’ve ever seen.”

“What are those?” she pointed to the cars buzzing by them on the road.

“Cars.”

“Ashley and the others told me about them. They are most unusual. I have so many questions.”

“I’ll answer them all, I promise. Don’t be afraid, Brenna. I’m here with you. You’re going to see a lot of things that you won’t understand. I’ll explain everything to you.”

He took her hand and began the short walk back to his home. Their home.