Chapter 11 – Figuring Me Out

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 at my stupidity and leaning back, dragging my palms down my face, I remember exactly what set me off in the first place.

Fucking Oliver. I loathed that piece of shit. The very thought of him had my nerves sp