Do Not Go Gentle

All the King's Horses

Dearest Readers,

Thanks (again) for all of your support! I wouldn't be able to do this without you! Well, I probably could, but it would suck and I wouldn't really want to get through the tough writers blocks like I do now. However, back to the story! This part is only seeing around 10 chapters left, and then there will be a break before the next part starts up again so I can focus on other works.

Let me know if you have any questions, concerns, or are bored and just want to chat.

Ally Layne.

WARNING: MENTIONS OF RAPE AND MOLESTATION IN THIS CHAPTER!

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After waking up, Elrond was quick to get me out of the healing halls. I had a feeling he was doing his best to keep me from freaking out at the healers who kept coming by, but that would be implying that he thought I was a nuisance and we all know that Elrond loves me to pieces.

He placed me into the custody of Glorfindel because apparently I wasn't well enough to be let out on my own or whatever. It probably could be because the last time I was left alone I was attacked, but with these elves, it would be years if I could get something like that out of them.

Glorfindel took me right to my rooms and told me to get dressed for riding before leaving me in the loving company of Gerda.

As he walked away, I was well aware that I could have been drooling at the sight of his nice, supple glutes, and wore that drool without shame.

"I suppose the two of you have made up?" Gerda asked, grabbing my riding clothes from the wardrobe swiftly.

I raised an eyebrow at her tone. "What's wrong?"

Gerda let out a sigh and laid out a new vest and tunic for me to wear. The tunic was maroon and felt like silk at the touch, where the vest was leathery and rugged- perfect to store some weapons amidst if needed. "He continues to hurt you, Persephone, and as your friend, it bothers me that you keep going back to him every time he apologizes."

"Have you and Alma been talking about me again?"

"We are not the only ones who are concerned, Persephone."

I let out a sigh and took a seat on the edge of my bed. Looking down at my hands, I started, "Just because you guys are seeing one thing doesn't mean something else entirely different isn't happening at the same time."

She sat at my side. "What do you mean?"

"I have not been as kind to him as what you all are seeing," I admitted. "Goldilocks, as honorable and kind as he really is, has been placed into hard positions because of things I have said and done. And yes, I've been a little childish and selfish, but I'm only human. I need to stop thinking I'm more than what I actually am, and not expect to be perfect."

Gerda let out a breath, reaching out a hand to pat my arm comfortingly. "For what it is worth, Persephone, I do believe the two of you would be a handsome couple."

I felt a blush come over my cheeks.

"Also, you should not think any lesser of yourself. You are indeed human, albeit partially, and you should be willing to make mistakes as none of us are perfect here."

I looked over at Gerda, who was smiling softly with eyes slightly glazed over while looking at something I would never be able to see. "You are truly a wise elleth, Gerds."

She giggled, and looked back at me conspiratorially, "If anyone ever found out I would be forced to deal with the likes of Lord Macalster and Lady Heliel far too much for my liking."