"Is this supposed to have some special meaning?" Nate looked up from the body to stare at the others. "Obviously, it does. It sure has the three of you tensed up," he said, answering his question.
"Yes, it has a significant meaning. But, to understand it, you would need to know the legend of Pearl Island. And the parts that our families played in the events so long ago."
It was Kathy who answered him, and before he could ridicule her words, she held her hand up to stop him. Then she looked at her sister as if seeking permission. When Jenny nodded, Kathy continued.
"Our families—the Seavers, the Colbrights, and the Hollerans—were the original settlers of Pearl Island. And together, the three families became involved in things most humans don"t."
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