The Broken Raven - A Paradox Of Two Worlds Series Book 1

Chapter 48 - Clay

Logan decides to open his stupid mouth. My eyes narrow in his direction, he turns his head, avoiding my gaze. I know what's coming next.

"Can we talk about what happened between you girls and Sloane the other day?" He asks timidly, as he should. He's lucky I'm not kicking his ass right now. Raven responds, much to my amazement.

"Sure, go for it." As she takes a bite of her food.

He gulps; he better watch what he says. "You often laugh and smile with us, so I didn't believe Brie when she said you don't care about feelings, but then I noticed the expression on your face when you grabbed Sloane. You didn't give a damn that she was in pain or that you were inflicting anguish on her. It nearly seemed as though you were a different person. It had no impact on you. I suppose the question I'm asking is, Why?" He finishes.

She glances at him without any emotion. She gives me a look that I've never seen before, preceded by her answer. "It is not that easy. It does not determine my emotions if I have no regard for someone else's. Because I'm me, I'll smile, laugh, and even cry. Brie is the only member of my family, so I respect her feelings. Simply put, since I don't love, I don't care if someone is sad. It doesn't affect me in any way, and I don't worry about other people since I genuinely don't care," He hears from her.

"So why then have regard toward Clay's emotions?" He asks.

"Logan!" I bark.

"It's okay," she says, putting her hand on my leg. "Honestly, I don't know. I think it's because he is the only one who has been able to break through my walls and see me for me, broken inside and out."

I feel like a dagger went through my heart; she's not broken. She's just trying to find herself. "So, all in all, you two are the same person," Logan says.

"What part of that didn't you understand when Brie first explained it to us?" I ask him while leaning back in my chair and crossing my arms. Raven bites her bottom lip as she observes me, and I realise she is focusing on my chest muscles flexing as I cross my arms. Despite Logan and Brie being seated nearby, I pull Raven onto my lap and give her a kiss as soon as she stands up. She takes a breath and smiles.

"Well, I, for one, am thrilled that Raven found someone she loves and loves her back," Brie says as Logan wraps his arms around her. "I feel the same about Clay," Logan chimes in; I look at him. "You needed this. Both of you deserve it." He finishes. I nod, and Raven thanks him.

"So I'm not going to class tomorrow, but I don't expect any of you to stay home again," Raven tells us.

"If you aren't going to school, neither am I," Brie states. "Same," Logan says.

I put my hand under her chin and turn her to face me. "Same with me." I look into her eyes; she kisses my cheek.

"Raven... we," Gesturing to all of us," have something to tell you," Brie says.

Oh, come on, can the girl get one day?

She just sits there and says nothing as we continue to sit around and recount everything Mr. Michaels stated.

"Babe," She looks over at me, "Are you okay?" I ask.

"Yeah, so what do I have to do?" She asks us.

"Nothing, you aren't doing anything alone. We are going to be by your side at all times," Logan tells her.

She looks at Brie. "I believe we should practise using your abilities. Spend some time now trying to grow them." Brie suggests.

Raven nods, "When do we start?"

"Now!" I tell her, kissing her head. She gets up and walks away. I follow as she walks into the powder room. She looks at herself in the mirror and takes a deep breath.