195\u2013Dealing With The Sickness\u00a0<\/p>\n
Madeline:\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cKids, why don\u2019t you go to your room and finish your meal there?\u201d I told them, stepping toward them and picking up their plates.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I could tell they were not comfortable around anyone now.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Elgin had ruined their confidence. They obeyed without arguing, which showed me how shaken they were.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Once they disappeared into their room, I carried the plates in and placed them on the bed.\u00a0<\/p>\n
They never ate on their beds, but this time I made an exception.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I left them there and walked back into the living room, folding my arms across my chest while trying to stay stern yet calm.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Graham stood near the doorway, the tension in his shoulders obvious.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cCan I come in?\u201d he asked in a calmer tone, not stepping past the door.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cFine, come in,\u201d I replied.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He wandered into the living room, and I moved back to the couch.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I sat down with my hands on my knees, trying to stay composed, while Graham stood for a moment before lowering himself into a chair across from me.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m sorry for everything,\u201d he started. \u201cI also heard what Elgin did. He is an idiot for treating a child like that.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI do not want to talk about him, Graham. I do not want to hear about him anymore either,\u201d I replied quickly, not giving Elgin the power to disturb my peace again.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI understand,\u201d Graham answered, shifting toward the edge of the seat and then leaning back. He seemed anxious. He rested his hands together and stared at the floor for a moment before lifting his eyes again. \u201cI actually came to talk about Elara\u2019s sickness.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The minute he said that, my posture changed. The sternness faded, replaced by worry.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYes, you said you know how to help her. Tell me, how can we help her?\u201d I asked, clearing my throat and feeling useless for coming here for the sickness and doing everything except helping the children with it.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cDo you remember the well where Elara pushed Bodhi and Gina?\u201d he questioned.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I nodded right away. I remembered it vividly. That was where most of the chaos began.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYes,\u201d I replied, unsure what he meant to tell me.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI heard that the well carries healing properties. I went looking for answers. There is an old mountain, and inside it is a hidden ancient library. Not many people go there. They keep records of old stories from faraway lands and healing herbs. Some of the books mention places like that well.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
As he explained, I stared at him, surprised he had put so much effort into something for my child.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cHow did you even learn about it?\u201d I asked, meaning the library.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI was doing everything I could because I really wanted to help her,\u201d he stated.\u00a0<\/p>\n
1\/3\u00a0<\/p>\n
145 Being With the Seekness\u00a0<\/p>\n
+25 Bonus\u00a0<\/p>\n
The fact that Elara was Elgin\u2019s daughter and Elgin had done nothing to help her, while Graham had gone this far, changed my perspective for a moment.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I was already going to marry him to keep my children with me, but this made it easier to breathe. At least he was sensible.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cSo when can we do this?\u201d I asked, curious.\u00a0<\/p>\n
If I could help Elara, half of my burden would already be lifted.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Then I could focus on finding out about my wolf, marry Graham, and later ask for a divorce.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cTonight,\u201d he replied. \u201cThe well has its strongest healing effect during the full moon. We should start packing soon and leave in case there is any problem along the way.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He nodded, and I started nodding too, anxiously rubbing my palms together.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAll right,\u201d I replied. \u201cWe will all get ready quickly.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
After agreeing to leave with him, I stood up from the couch and rubbed my hands together, unsure where to begin.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI will pack the children\u2019s bags,\u201d I told him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Graham nodded, noticing how overwhelmed I was.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cCall me if you need my help,\u201d he whispered.\u00a0<\/p>\n
It felt strange that just yesterday Elgin had been here. It made me realize that maybe I put my trust in people too quickly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I stepped into the room and told my children we were going somewhere.\u00a0<\/p>\n
They asked me all sorts of questions about where we were going, and I told them we were going to help Elara like we had promised.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAre we going to a doctor?\u201d Bodhi asked.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cSomething like that,\u201d I answered. \u201cBut it will not be scary. We will all be together.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Then Elara looked at me with worried eyes.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWill it stop me from being a killer\u2019s child?\u201d she asked.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The way she said it made my heart ache.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She had been hearing that from others, but I knew it had affected her the most when the man who was supposed to be her father had yelled it at me the other night.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYou are not a killer child. But yes, It will help you,\u201d I told Elara, pulling her into a gentle hug.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After we had our moment, I helped them pack their clothes, small blankets, and the toys they refused to sleep without.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Once everything was in their bags, we walked out of the living room,\u00a0<\/p>\n
Graham stood near the door with his hands folded behind his back.\u00a0<\/p>\n
A warrior brought out his own bag. When he saw the children, he shifted awkwardly and gave them a brief nod.\u00a0<\/p>\n
2\/3\u00a0<\/p>\n
195\u2013Dealing With The Sickness\u00a0<\/p>\n
+25 Bonus\u00a0<\/p>\n
The kids followed after me as we stepped outside the house.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The evening had already arrived.\u00a0<\/p>\n
When we settled into Graham\u2019s car, he helped the children into their seats in the back while I sat in the passenger seat beside him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Then the journey began. At this point, I had mixed feelings. What if it did not work? Then what?\u00a0<\/p>\n
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