Chapter 69

"Evelyn, what are you still doing up there? Aren't you done yet?" Kayden asked me and I nodded my head and signaled him to wait a bit.

It's tucked far away, almost as if someone didn't want anyone to access it and this is what intrigues me more.

"What could be so good about a dusty old book that seems to interest you so much?" Tara questioned.

'I really don't know Tara but I just feel drawn to it. I just have to get that book and find out. If it doesn't meet my expectations, I can just put it back.' I told Tara and she said nothing else.

I reach into the inner shelf and try to grab the book but I'm unable to reach it and I can't stand on my tippy toes since I'm on a ladder, I might fall.

All of a sudden, I feel powerful arms wrap around my waist tightly and lift me up a bit. I look back and see Kayden smiling at me. I give him a worried look and he still smiles at me.

"Please don't give me that look Evelyn, do you really think that I'll drop you? Don't y