Chapter 97 | Water

Violet

I do as the goddess told me to do and I rush out, determined to make it back home in time. Based on the sympathetic look that she gave me, I don’t think that I have much time left.

I run out onto the bridge and although the longing to dive in seems even stronger this time I do my best to ignore it. But it’s like it whispers to me, I have no followers, no one to stop me, I could jump in and forget all my worries forever.

My wolf, Selene, is the only one to keep me sane, she tells me not to jump. She reminds me of who we have at home waiting for us. And for awhile, I’m able to listen to her.

At some point as I run, I notice the boards beneath my feet seem more unstable, they feel wobbly. They’ve felt solid this entire time, what’s changed?

I have to move slower so that I won’t fall through. I still have at least 100 feet in front of me to get back to the staircase. I look at the bridge, I cannot fall through, but I don’t have time to waste. I can’t go slow and be careful.

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