3 Chapter 3: (2/2)

Would it feel painless or painful?

How would I do it?

Mutilate myself or jump off of something?

”I urge you to please reconsider your decision. There are ways to recover from this trauma. The coven-”

”I'm-m in a coven?” I question, immediately feeling my face drop when realizing that I cut her off. ”I am so s-sorry for th-that. I didn't-t mean t-to cut you off-f. I-”

”It's okay, Khole. I promise it is. We won't hurt you because you want to say something. And yes. We are in a coven, many witches and mages reside here and practice their magic freely. You can remain here and join our coven. I a.s.sure you that here, no one would seek any harm against you. You'd be accepted and cared for.” The woman promises me while I trembled with sudden antic.i.p.ation.

Its no wonder I am feeling so awake and that my powers are working so quickly to heal my body. I was curious about where I was when I realized that I wasn't with my master. There seemed to be something about this place that gave her power, but also a strong longing to belong.

”I-I can stay here?” I ask her quietly, unsure if they really wanted me or if they wanted me to lower my guard.

It was probably the latter but the idea of belonging somewhere made me ache in hope that I can finally be accepted for who I am.

Did I want to chance something so valuable as my freedom?

What am I saying?

I've never had the freedom, to begin with, I was brought here against my will and this woman is trying to convince me to stay.

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Why did it matter so much that I have my freedom when all I've known is being tied to a lease and ordered to do things?

All I know is how to obey orders.

”Of course you can. If you wanted, I'm sure a few of us could teach you how to defend yourself, but you have to be able to see and mimic our hand motions. If anyone dares to lay a finger on you I will murder them myself.” The woman suddenly said in a deadly tone making me s.h.i.+ver and gnaw on my lip.

Was it worth it?

To see who I was talking to and what I'd actually be facing. Would it even be worth it all in the end?

Was there nothing I could do to prevent this situation from happening?

Was this even my choice?

”Take a chance, Khole,” Dylan says as a rough hand was placed on my arm making me flinch away and pull my legs more against me. He didn't like the reaction before growling and hitting the ground roughly.

”Dylan get out. Zavier, baby, could you-”

”Yeah. I've got it, Love. Come on, demon.” Zavier said shoving someone hard while there was a snarl from across the room. I listened as the door opened before closing, the room deadly silent making me tighten my grip on my legs.

Did this Zavier remove Dylan because of my fear...?

Were these people truly as nice as I hoped...?

”There's no need to be afraid. The men are out of here.” Another woman finally says on the other side of me while I nodded, feeling a bit more at ease than before.

”Are you afraid of men, Khole?” The softer toned woman asks when I slowly nodded, not wanting to relive the horrors of what I'd witnessed and been through.

”I-I've seen them-m do things-s to other w-women... Only men-n and angry w-women hurt-t me.” I admit to the ladies, feeling they wouldn't hurt me as those mean women did in the past.

It felt... safe here.

Like I could tell them anything and they wouldn't judge me.

It was such a strange and exhilarating feeling to have, but I still wasn't sure whether their intentions were pure or not.

”If it will make you feel safer. You don't have to be around or work with any men until you feel you can handle that.” The woman with more authority said when I nodded thankful for her suggestion.

”Th-That'd be n-nice...” I mumble to myself, s.h.i.+vering at the upcoming memories but tampering them down until I was alone.

”Would you like your vision back so you could take a shower? This room will be yours if you remain to stay here or if you just want to stay here temporarily. You will make this choice, we won't decide for you. Okay, Khole?” The softer toned woman informs me as I nodded and realized I smelled horrible, blus.h.i.+ng because these people saw me like this.

It's no wonder that they want me to have my vision back.

They know I'm uncomfortable at any contact, just imagine them help me take a shower.

At the thought, I hurriedly nodded and let my legs slide down the blankets again as I told them, ”Yes. That would be very lovely if you could. I am sorry for being this dirty.” I apologize, trying not to smell myself once again but proving hard once I realized that I smelt such a way.

”Don't apologize. You've been through an ordeal and helped our own. I'm more than happy to help you.” The soft-toned woman promises as I nodded once again.

I wasn't sure what it was, but this place and the people here made me feel safe. So why not just take a chance and see what everything is around me.

They were able to break down my barrier with just Dylan's one touch.

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