Chapter 74

Rain took a seat at the dining room table across from Esther, next to Seth, with Peter sitting next to his mother. It was strange but comforting to be sitting there, in the small room, which was more of an extension of the kitchen than it was a designated space. It was homey. A picture of a large rooster hung on the wall behind Esther’s head. Beside it, an oversized fork and spoon apparently awaited a giant or else it was a quaint country way of decorating Rain didn’t quite understand. Since she’d seen no other evidence of mythical creatures since she left Michaelanburg’s borders, she had to believe some of what she’d been taught was true. Giants didn’t exist, but Oklasaw was an unimposing place where people appreciated nature, especially farmland.

A red and white checked tablecloth covered the modest wooden table. The spread looked and smelled delicious. It wasn’t anything fancy, just what looked like sliced tur