"Kayleb!" I cry joyfully as I fling myself at him.
"Kyra!" he laughs before wincing slightly.
"Oh, sorry. I'm just glad you're alright." I say sheepishly and release him from my tight hug.
"You were worrying? You were the one fighting on the frontlines! I was scared you'd get yourself killed!" he exclaims, relief filling his features.
"I told you I wouldn't throw my life away and I always keep my word." I reply seriously.
"You'll be okay." Kayleb says softly as concern fills his face.
"You know, for the first time I think I will be. It'll just take me some time."I give him a sad smile, "I miss them."
"Me too."
I pull him into a comforting hug. He's always had to be the strong one, sometimes I forget he misses them the same as me. This time it's my turn to be there for him. Kayleb's always been the one that kept me human, stopped me from going over the edge.
"Thank you." I whisper in his ear, "for keeping me from becoming him."
"There's nothing to thank. You're my sister, I'll always be here for you but somehow I think I'll be sharing that job with someone. I don't think you're going to need me as much anymore" a cheeky grin forms as he releases me.
Playfully I smack his arm.
"It's true, don't deny it!" he laughs.
Our serious mood evaporates and we find ourselves joking and laughing. Something I had always faked but now I find myself genuinely enjoying every second of it.
YOU ARE READING
Discovering Freedom
Fantasía12 year Tamarack has conquered and ruled the country with an iron fist. For 12 years Kyra has hidden. Now she's had enough of his terrible reign. She leaves the stone hallways within the mountains and embarks on her fight for freedom for her country...
