KELLEN
Accidentally hitting Tala and hurting her, knocked some sense into me.
With languid strides, I find myself in the Northside gardens. The furthest place away from mine and Tala’s room. But not too far.
Slumping onto a bench that faces the tree line of thick forest, I cover my face with my hands. The imagery of what just happened replayed in my head.
I feel a push on at the front of my brain and half expect to receive a mind link. But nothing comes. I realize it’s Lamia searching me out. She could feel my emotions. Instead of blocking her, I let her probe away. I wanted her to feel the shame and guilt that was running amuck inside me.
In a sick sadistic way, I hoped she would come find me and kick my ass. Or at least send Mathias to do the job. I deserved it.
Groaning out loud a
