BLOOD LEGACIES
Chapter 210: Clangorous Thoughts

Chapter 210: Clangorous Thoughts

EMMA

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Dace didn’t really mean that, right? I mean there was no way he would go that far... his words still plunged my very brain. Heads rolling? That’s way too far! But who am I to doubt it? This is Dace and I know him but I still don’t wanna believe it. But each time I recalled his eyes, the anger, and the sadness... I was constantly reminded that he meant that threat.

I have been thinking a lot since that day and I’m frequently having a headache because of it. Dace has been awfully quiet too, I wonder if it’s because he’s still angry but I couldn’t pinpoint it either. Dace’s words that day took me by surprise and the realization he struck into me about me doubting myself.

I bit my bottom, I have always been timid and never considered anything good about myself, not until I met Dace, I learned to be blunt and speak my mind and do things I wasn’t so sure I had the courage to do. Only a fool will not believe what he told me, I knew it perfectly well and I still doubt myself, because I thought I was just a shy timid girl who moved into town but yet I got plunged into the world of the supernatural and became one myself, one that was not fully accepted by everyone, I think that’s what killed my spirit now.

But that was the least of my concern, because I was only worried about Dace’s quiet actions since then, I mean I knew he needed time and maybe space to heal and I happily gave him that but the gravity of that day still laid I could feel it, I think his silence was the best course of action because I don’t know what to say when I finally speak with him, the distance and the silence were killing me to the point I felt like breaking but I endured because it felt like it was best for now... my head is still loud from thinking and I needed to silence it and hopefully be able to talk to Dace rather than bringing back what happened that day.

I sighed deeply, so here I am in school... hoping I could let things go but it still shook my brain like a switch, fuck will my head ever stay silent? Maybe coming to school was a bad idea. Or is it because Dace wasn’t here right now... I’m so used to his presence and I declined when he told me to come to school without him.

The talk was mostly one sided because the tense air was biting on us, he told me to go to school so that I won’t miss out on my studies, I wanted to tell him that I didn’t want to, that I want to stay and take care of him but my mouth wouldn’t move and all I could do was say ’Okay’ and that’s it. Right now I really wish I said something because I miss him now and felt like a part of me was missing, maybe I will call him later and check on him, yes I will do that, maybe that will ease my worry a bit.

"Emma!"

I stopped in my tracks when I heard my name from behind. I gripped the handle of my bag tightly because I could recognize that voice from anywhere and I knew who it belonged to. I wasn’t so sure silence was an option right now... I better well face it.

I exhaled sharply leisurely turning to Owen before me, I forced a smile hoping it would hold up because I don’t know what else to do right now.

"Hi Owen" even my voice was an excuse and I hated my voice sounded that way but I couldn’t help it, it was an impulse.

"Look I know you hate me right now and you have every right to" he started off right off the bat. Here I was hoping to forget about the reminder of that day only to relive it again.

"I made a mistake, many"

I felt my chest sting at his words and it caused me to look at him with sad eyes. Owen may be annoying sometimes but he will always be one of my first friends, he was the first to talk to him and make me feel welcome.

"I don’t hate you Owen" it was nothing but the truth because I would never hate Owen, he’s someone I care about, we may have our differences and disagreements sometimes but that will never change.

A small smile found his lips. "I’m glad you don’t, really," he said almost like a relief but I could still feel the uneasiness.

"Look I never wanted to place any blame on you"

"The barrier, the Manticore" I listed, nodding my head.

"Look Emma I was a fool okay? No, I’m such a fool for thinking that way, it’s just..."

"Because I’m a half-witch, I understand but..." I sighed heavily. "That doesn’t mean I’m an enemy"

"I know... I know that trust me, it was my mistake... I would have found a way to stop my dad and for that I’m sorry, I’m gonna get to the bottom of this I promise"

"Owen-" I stopped the moment my eyes caught a movement.

"Emma?"

"See you in class okay?" I said rushing past him before he could speak.

"Emma!" He called in the busy hall but I was already where I needed to be.

"Grayson!"

He stopped just at the first line of the stairs. I drew on my breath sharply trying to calm my beating heart from the small run I did.

Grayson remained still before looking over his shoulder and his forest green eyes pinned me down. "I was hoping you would see me" he pivoted and I gulped. "Your eyes are always on me"

I opened my mouth to speak but nothing came from me and it was finally when my brain processed my actions, what the heck am I doing? Why did I follow him?

He gave me one more look before walking up the stairs, I didn’t need anyone to tell me that was a sign to follow him.