Trapped in Time 1: The Time Takers Read Online Free Page B

will never ignore signals of another’s infidelity. I suspect I will withhold my feelings until I have some proof my next love can be trusted.”
    Linnae smiled, “You should give any new relationship a year.”
    Andy smiled, “Are you saying I should take a year to see about you?”
    “If you are willing to devote that year to really get to know me, yes I am. If you want to look around and make a choice; no. I know I am a very valuable person and, if you take the time to get to know me; you’ll see that I’m right about beauty being more than a face and body. I would never betray your trust and you could always count on me to protect your back. You’ll see my value if you take the time to look.”
    Andy smiled, “And just how would you protect my back?”
    “You’re going to teach me how to shoot that bow you used to kill that creature.” Linnae stared into Andy’s eyes and said, “Besides, you should want to do this.”
    “Why?”
    “I’m approaching you now because I know a large number of women here are starting to plan to see if they can get you to notice them. I see them staring at you when you’re not looking. If you make it known you and I are an item, you won’t be chased by every other female in the cave. It will spare you having to hurt anyone’s feelings. If you need time to heal, by all means, take it. Just take the time to get to know me. I really think you’ll see I’m all you’ll ever want or need in a mate.” Linnae looked out at the people in the cave and turned back to Andy, “You’ll not find anyone with my bravery or loyalty. You and I should be together.”
    Andy started shaking his head, “Linnae, you don’t love me; you don’t really know me. How can you be so sure I’m the one for you?”
    “I’m not sure…yet; however, I really think that once I take the time to really get to know you, I will. Love comes after respect. I’ve seen what’s inside you and I respect what I see. You’re not selfish or pompous; I really think that you are someone I could trust with my feelings and that you would never betray me. No one else in this cave holds any interest for me after I’ve seen you interact with the leaders here.” Linnae paused and smiled, “I thought about approaching you by batting my eyes and touching your arm and flattering you; but you deserve better than that. You deserve honesty without deception; to do less would be dishonest.” Linnae stood up, “Let me know what you decide. We should get started.”
    Andy watched her walk away and was shocked into silence. She was so beautiful…and she didn’t use it to get his attention. She walked right up and asked for it. He still hurt from Loree’s betrayal, but…for the first time since that night he caught Loree and Brian together, his heart beat differently. He watched Linnae walking into the crowd and several men approached her. She smiled and declined their offers. Maybe…just maybe.
    “Andy.”
    Andy was startled and turned around; he saw Joshua and Akira standing behind him. He wondered if they heard the exchange between him and Linnae, “Yes.”
    “The groups have asked for a meeting. We’ve decided what course we want to follow.”
    Andy stood up and smiled, “Lead the way.” Andy followed them to the center of the cave and sat down between two of the groups. Joshua looked at him and said, “Would you mind moving into the center of the circle?”
    Andy looked around and said, “Why?”
    “So that everyone can see and hear what you have to say.” Andy shrugged and moved into the center of the groups. Joshua said, “We’ve discussed the situation we’re in and all of us have reached a consensus. Before we tell you what we decided, would you answer a question for us?”
    “If I can.”
    “Do you honestly think we’ll cause massive harm to the future if we choose to survive?”
    The six interpreters stood up and faced their groups waiting for Andy’s answer. Andy sighed and said, “There is