CROWN OF VENOM AND VELVET

Unspoken Farewell

Author: Vesper—Elsewhere

Unspoken Farewell

[KAELIA BRYNN HALLOWAY]

I know he wanted me to stay put, but it was in both of our interests that I was doing this. I convince myself as I draw closer to the door, yet I find my feet slowing down of their own accord the closer I get until I simply stare at the door only a few feet away as if under some sort of spell.

Why wasn't I moving?

Why wasn't I leaving?

Something tugs at my heart again. I sl