19

~Tove

Rubbing my eyes, I wander from my bedroom, trying not to yawn.

It's been six weeks. I'm home, in my apartment, trying to get back to my normal life.

When I left, I didn't expect for there to be a looming shadow over my life. Everything is so peaceful, but it's a dark kind of quiet that is unnerving.

I haven't heard from Keo. I knew I wouldn't, but it still hurts.

It was me, who made the decision to leave. Each night I'm kept up with that thought, wondering if I made the right decision. Giving up a mate, regardless of who they are, is not easy.

But seeing Mary, perfectly healthy and healed of her horrific disease makes this all worth it.

“How are you feeling this morning?” she asks me as I walk into the kitchen

Mary has been sleeping in my apartment over the last few weeks. I don't want to be alone, or to be away from her. All is forgiven between us...

All she knows is that Keo was the one who saved her. She doesn't know why, or how, but she trusts me. That's what matters.

“I’m o