Aftermath (Part 1)

-Karen-

“I’m so relieved that you’re alright!” Nathan cried, hugging me tightly. Nathan! I returned the warm hug. You came! “We’ve been trying to get you back since you were taken but Monica put up many different blockades... I finally was able to break that damn specialty seal she put up with Aaron’s help” He cupped my face. “What happened to your hair?” He opened a new portal and pulled me into the safety of the camp.

“It was cut off by Michael… Where’s Conor? Is he okay?” I asked him looking around. All the remaining Mages erupted into loud cheers at the sight of me. “Where’s my baby?” Nathan pulled me into his tent where Joanne was rocking Alexander.

“You’re finally home Kay!” Joanne said happily. “I’m so happy to see you!” I approached her and hugged her tightly. “Your hair… It’s different…” She frowned at me handing over Alexander.

I hugged him tightly trying not to cry as my guilt punched me several times in the chest. I kissed his cheek and then his forehead. “Mama’s sorry f