Ravaged An End of Days Novel

Chapter 14: Brittany & Vaughn - Circle Of Six

14

Circle of Six

Brittany

The Drive to Vaughn's place was shorter than I recalled, however it was still refreshing since it had been quite some time since I had been here.

During the ride, I was silent, allowing my thoughts to linger, which was potentially dangerous in a situation like this, yet Vaughn and I knew each other well enough that he didn't have to ask. He knew to keep his distance in my moments like this, even if he was worried.

He knew that if I wanted to talk—to vent—that I would. It was how I always was. I never spoke up before I was ready. I never tried to expose myself to more emotional damage than what had already been done.

Still, it didn't stop him from wondering; didn't stop him from wanting to ask questions.

The one thing that I had to take from all this was: were we all ready to face what was in front us? Were we all prepared.

Physically?

Mentally?

Hell, even emotionally.

This cat and mouse chase that was unfolding, was also taxing us on a psychological front as well. I had been affected through my past.

A person I loved. My persona torn to shreds.

And then there was Sam, oh lord, Sam had been torn asunder. No matter how hard she tried, she always seemed to get caught in some sort of double whammy, since it wasn't just her that was taking the hits. Her pain was reflected in that of Kaitlyn.

The dangerous downside of a soul mate bond—the pain inflicted was a two-way street; they could receive and take in the same instance. No matter how much they tried to shove the physical pain aside, it always returned; manifested in another way.

What had Kait suffered and dealt with since we had been separated? How was she holding on? Was she able to hold herself together long enough to survive, wherever she had ended up?

While I had sent the twins to help with her, even they were quick to recognize that they needed to see her quickly as possible.

And then...there was the one I almost forget was a part of our Circle of Six. Lauren. I almost forgot because she was so quiet. Yet, she also was surveying the field.

She knew what was going on. She was aware of the dangers. Otherwise, why would she be apart of this family. A part of the Circle.

"What are you thinking about hon?" Vaughn asked, while having one eye on the road, and one on me. "What are the gears that are turning in your heading, thinking about?"

"Do you remember when I first started getting involved with finding Kaitlyn; taking Sam in, that I had started the Circle of Six?" I said quietly while looking at him, my eyes full of pain.

"Yes, you didn't keep it for long." He replied, recalling the short time I had created it, it had only been four of us at the time, however Six rolled off the tongue better. "But while you had it in effect, nothing got past you. The way you communed with the other women; it was completely different than what we were used to."

"Exactly." I replied plain enough. "Different codes, different signals. We were warriors. We still are." I boldly said, remembering why I had made it initially. "I disbanded it, since life was becoming too stressful; chaotic." I paused, trying to collect my thoughts. And then looking at him. "It's time to resurrect it now. It's time to live by that way of life."