15 = Gabriela

GABRIELA

Over the following years, I never forgot that scent as it continued to haunt me in my dreams. Hanna and Mila settled a little however they were a little harder to keep under control and I would have to let Hanna out for a run a lot more often than I used to just to curb the restlessness and extra energy that she seemed to have.

Feeling that same build-up of restlessness and energy I push off of the railing, turning and walking back into and then through my chambers, down through the castle and out into the courtyard. I pull off the sundress I am wearing and shift, running into the forest allowing Hanna to take control.

After returning from the long run I still don’t feel any better and I know that I can’t stay within the castle or kingdom any longer. I am not that much younger than Nathaniel, however, where he managed to leave and travel I have been stuck here. I don’t even know what I want to do with my life.

My thoughts then shift to the smoke, ash and fresh rain scent th