Into the Outwild

Chapter 25 Keyra’s POV

“Elena?” Keyra shouted as she entered the meadow “some short magic lady told me you were looking for me”. She continued. “Are you here?” She was met with overwhelming quiet. Just shy of an eerie silence. The brook babbled and the trees swayed lightly…

Decisions

Chapter 32 Keyra’s POV

“What if we told my father that I came home of my own accord?” Elena asked.

“I don’t think you should go back alone” Keyra said somewhat hesitantly, Someone would probably grab you off the street and– claim– you. she didn’t add that.

Festival

Chapter 35 Elena’s POV

Elena began slowly winding her way up the stairs but her father was watching making sure she actually got out of earshot. Keyra will be fine. Keyra will be fine. This is all going to be fine. Just do what father said. It will be fine. Keyra can hold her own.

Home Again

chapter 37 Elena’s POV

Elena was dead tired three hours ago. She was yawning minutes after the sun dropped below the horizon but there wasn’t a chance in the three realms that she was just going to go home while Keyra was still an option. So long as she was in her arms everything…

Communication

Chapter 29 Keyra’s POV

The fire didn’t burn her. It didn’t burn her in the outwild and it didn’t burn her now as she stood holding Elena’s hand. It was warm with a slight tingling sensation but it didn’t burn.

Foreboding Father

Chapter 34 Umer’s POV

Umer was fuming. Keyra stood there with swindlers eyes, reading him, challenging him. Elena’s steps echoed across the room. He would deal with her later, appearances needed to be kept. He would celebrate her return properly before dealing with…

Together Again

Chapter 27 Keyra’s POV

“I’m so glad I found you. I’ve been looking everywhere. Then there was the glowing thing in the sky and I figured it was you. Everyone else thought I was insane but here you are!” Keyra said. She’s alive! I’m not crazy. Why is she here?

Love?

Chapter 31 Elena’s POV

She followed Keyra as the tears dried on her face. I didn’t kill anyone. Keyra would have gotten hurt if nothing happened. I’m under control. I’ve got this. This will be fine. This isn’t fine. Why does she stick around? I’ve told her half a dozen times that if she…

Reunited

Chapter 26 Elena’s POV

A shape moved out of the corner of her eye. Gray? Maybe brown? Danger, fire. She heard a boom as a large burst of flame exploded between her and the figure as she dashed away. The static cleared slightly and the ringing quieted. She hid in the brush as she…

Travel Sickness

Chapter 28 Elena’s POV

Elena blinked away the bright morning sun. It’s been so long since I’ve seen that. Wow. There was screeching of various animals and birds. She smelled a strange mixture of healthy plants and decay. She staggered out of the puddle and her feet landed…