Impenetrable- Sequel to Arcanum

Chapter 30: Kaliska

I took a deep breath, and stared at Lucas and Harmony, before I explained my story that Aiyana's old friend had told me. Lucas and Harmony stared with shock, and I sighed,

"That's the story." I breathed, and Harmony suddenly had a huge smile on her face,

"You're my half sister then!" She grinned, wrapping me up in a hug. I giggled, and let go of her, looking toward Lucas. The guy smiled at me, and rose to his feet,

"Any child of Aiyana's is mine too." He said, and grabbed me, pulling me into a bear hug. Harmony wrapped her arms around both of us, and we all laughed,

"Group hug!" The three of us let of each other, and I smiled at them,

"We have to go tell your mother then, why don't you come with us?" Lucas suggested, and I let out a sigh,

"I'll meet up with you guys in a bit. My village is currently being rebuilt, as you can see, and I'd like to make sure everyone is well." I said, and the two nodded,

"See you later, sis!" Harmony waved, and I smiled warmly as the two left. I laughed in joy once they left, happy that I had another family, and that, I would finally be able to be with my mom.

My gaze travelled toward the open window, and I remembered Colt had left a while ago. It was embarrassing that my step-father had to see that. I chuckled, and walked to the window, peeking out into the evening sky. When I looked around, I realized Colt had left.

"It's probably for the best." I sighed, and sat down in my desk, pulling out a book. I was in the middle of reading, when I felt arms wrap around me. A scream escaped my lips, and I fell backwards out of the chair. I gazed up to see who had done that, and I blinked in confusion when I saw Colt scratching his neck,

"I didn't mean to scare you." He blushed, and I rose to my feet, and giggled,

"It's okay Colt." The guy smiled,

"Good, you forgive me?"

"Maybe." I teased, and the guy grabbed my waist from behind, and pinned me to the wall, "whatcha doing there?" I asked, and grinned. Colt smirked, and pressed his lips against mine. He let go of me, and looked toward the direction of the window,

"I should get going." He breathed, and walked toward the window. I grumbled to myself, and walked toward him, grabbing his warm hand in mine,

"Why?" I asked,

"I wish I could stay, but it's getting late. My mom will freak."

"That's okay. I won't be staying here for long either."

"Be safe then." He kissed my forehead, and then waved, leaping out the window. I rolled my eyes, and then went to my closet, deciding on what to wear. My hand reached for a nice dress, but then I remembered what Colt had said, and judging that it was night, maybe it was best to dress in something that would not attract attention, and something that would disguise me from Cassidy.

I grabbed a tan baggy shirt, and slipped it on, along with a pair of black pants. Then, I grabbed my cloak, and pulled it over my shoulders. I went over to the mirror, and slipped my hair into a simple bun, and pulled the cloak over my head.

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The night was beautiful. The moon above shined down on the forest, casting an eerie but gorgeous golden glow across the trees and onto the ground. I could hear the quiet sounds of crickets, and the occasional hoot of an owl.

A smile spread on my lips, and I gazed up at the moon, seeing the many stars that surrounded it, and the navy blue sky. Through the forest, I caught a glimpse of a large wood house through the bushes.