Soul Healer by J.A. Culican & H.M. Gooden

Author:J.A. Culican & H.M. Gooden [Culican, J.A.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Dragon Realm Press
Published: 2019-04-23T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 13

We changed directions as soon as we packed up. My village wasn’t too far out of the way from where we were but I rode in the back of the carriage, in case Mother Ofburg tried to contact me again. It would be easier than if I were riding on one of the horses.

As I lay on my back, I stared up at the sky. The bright sun and cloudless blue were a sharp contrast to the inner turmoil I kept quiet from my friends. My fear for my family kept me moving east. Even after the way I left things with my brothers, I’d still give my life to keep them safe. Ironically, the war started with that same devotion I had for them. One they all seemed to have thrown away so easily.

The Helgirth and Gordo chose to walk. Both had been silent bulwarks our entire trip, keeping us safe for such small coin for what they’d done for us. I realized again I knew nothing about either of them. Did they have families? Were they a couple? Why had they agreed to take on this quest with us, knowing their lives would be in constant danger? Even now they kept pace behind the carriage, speaking quietly in their own language and appearing as relaxed as if they were out for a stroll

Astor sat with Iri as he drove the carriage, so I had the back to myself. I’d done my best to pack the hay down, so each bump and hole on the path didn’t send my body flying as much into the air, but my efforts had been only mildly effective.

I closed my eyes and tried to remember what Mother Ofburg had told me. I replayed the dreamwalk over and over, wondering if there was anything I’d missed. The raw desperation in her voice brought tears to my eyes. There was no way it was a trap. Someone was tormenting her, perhaps to get to me, but it had really been her and she needed my help.

I opened my eyes again and took in a few deep breaths to calm myself. There was nothing I could do until we got there. I had to stop reliving that moment, but every time I closed my eyes, I saw her face and the tears as they rolled down her cheeks.

I sat up, and my eyes found Beru and Sade, who rode behind the carriage in front of the giants. They met my gaze and I lay back down on my side, not wanting to talk at that moment.

My thoughts switched to my family. I hoped they were safe and whatever had Mother Ofburg so scared hadn’t hurt any of them. My thoughts drifted to my niece and how much I’d already missed of her growing up. I’d finally get to hold her in my arms.

I wiped tears off my face, which I hadn’t noticed falling. I had to prepare myself to see my family as well. To hear them chastise me again—if they even opened the door when I arrived.

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