Reckless

Chapter 13

    

     I lay awake staring at Elron's sleeping face.  Leaning down I softly placed my hand on his face, gently stroking it along his face.

I let out a soft sigh and rolled onto my back. The dream about John and Kassiana seemed too real. The bloodied house and their lifeless bodies lying on the ground. I shivered just thinking about the scene.

I knew that Christian could have been bluffing, but could I really risk it? If something really had happened to them, I couldn't help but blame myself.

I couldn't take it anymore, I had to go back home.

Getting up quietly, I took out a piece of paper, and a pen. 

Finally deciding what to write, I began: 'Elron, I must head home for a short while, I cannot bare to think something has happened to my family. Please do not fret, I promise I will return, wait for me. I will miss you, dearly. ~ Raelyn'

I hesitantly placed the writing down on the table and gathered some items before heading towards the door. 

I took a fleeting glance behind me and an emptiness swept over me. I closed the door softly behind me before I changed my mind.

I swiftly went down the stairs of the inn.

I asked the innkeeper for directions before heading out for my long journey home.

Had I borrowed one of their horses, I would not have gotten far with my lack of riding skills.

I hopped onto the back of a carriage as it led me as far as it could closer to my home.

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Each night and each day was a long one. The wound on my side was becoming irritated as the carriage rides were the only sense of relief I had. Although they caused me huge back aches sleeping in them.

I prayed day and night for them to be safe, and I prayed for Elron to be alright with my decision. 

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After many days of traveling I finally arrived to my village. I held my side and walked as quickly as I could to the small home and trading post I knew and loved.

I arrived at my home and I knocked on the door. 

Waiting in anticipation for the door to open.

I heard footsteps and I saw the door crack open, the familiar face of John appearing before me.

"Raelyn?" John asked his face pale, "We thought you were dead."

"No, how could I be?" I questioned engulfing him in a hug.

"Kassiana" John called. His eyes tearing up.

Kassiana appeared behind me shocked, she ran up and joined our hug.

"Don't you dare give us a heart attack like that ever again! We didn't have a clue where you were." Kassiana sobbed.

"Have you not received any letters of my whereabouts?" I asked.

"We have not, we only waited day after day for you to return." John replied.

Elron lied to me, my heart dropped. He promised he would notify them, but he didn't. I shook it off, and tried to focus on what was important. It must be a misunderstanding.

"Oh when General Christian arrived and told us you had been attacked by some bandits, my heart almost stopped." Kassiana said taking my hands in hers.