Telluric: Garrick Tavis

Chapter 6

May

The bright sunlight that shone in the room, brought me out of my sleep. I can finally go home today.

Martha being the persuasive woman she is, made me stay another day in order to celebrate my achievement. And I couldn't say no so I stayed, my wounds also needed to recover a bit. This makes three days since the battle but at least I'm rejuvenated enough to go home.

I pack all of my things and head out to see Martha in the kitchen.

"Good morning, dear. I packed you some food and water for your trip. There is even a blanket in here just in case you get cold."

She motions to a large rucksack that looked like it was about to burst at the seams.

"You didn't have to trouble yourself." I try to refuse her kindness once more.

"Nonsense. A woman like you should have everything. These supplies are just a small gift." She waves her hand as if passing it off.

I just smile at her, thanking her for all that she has done.

After breakfast I wished goodbye to her family before walking to the stables. I told Philip that I'm choosing the black mare named Midnight.

And from there, I started my journey across the mountainous border and through the valleys. I'm glad that it's summer, so there isn't much snow.

As I ride I wonder what my mom will think. She will probably ask me why I'm not at the school. I have so much explaining to do. I'll tell her about who I really am as well. I'm done with the lies and secrets, even if she also hates me for it. I'll have the whole world against me if I have to. It feels like I already do.

The wind cuts against my face as Midnight gallops through the forest. He kicks up the dirt on the path with each leap.

I know that if I go further west I'll reach the Iakobos river. My home is between Basgaith and the western mountain range of the Morraine Province, near where the river travels.

It should take me roughly three or four days to reach on horseback. If I was on Ast I would be there in about ten to twelve hours.

I wonder how she is doing. My mark still stings once in a while, so I'm hoping nothing too bad is happening to her. But I couldn't let her stay with me. It's better that she is with her mate than with me. There isn't a time limit to how far away we can stay apart so its better this way.

If I remember correctly today is the day when Violet wakes up and realizes Brennan is alive. I wonder if she is still mad at Xaden for not telling her. I wonder if she is still mad at me. She probably is, she was never a fan of secrets.

She's probably blaming herself for Liam's death or blaming me. I hope its the latter because I don't want her to suffer more than she already has.

And she will continue to suffer in the future and I hate that. But what can I do, I couldn't save Liam, so how am I supposed to help her.

Whatever the answer is I hope I find it soon.

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The view of the Melgren mansion comes into sight. The polished white stone that it is carved from illuminating in the afternoon sun.

It took me about four days to come home from Chakir. I spent the cold nights cuddled next to Midnight as a way of keeping warm. I was so grateful for the blanket that Martha gave me.

Jumping off of Midnight, I leave him to graze on the green lawn in front of the house as I approach the door.

I hold my hand up to knock but hesitate. What if she's going to be mad that I'm back or will she cry that I'm finally here.