A Day Off

[Elyse]

Elyse nodded, understanding at least what Cade wanted. She still couldn't shake that he was looking for a family member. He wanted some sort of answers Nox could provide. It was a journey that many wouldn't understand. Elyse had lost her family. They had essentially abandoned her when she had told her mother about her wolfkin abilities. It was true that Elyse had made the choice to live her true life instead of hiding as her mother had persisted. A slight sense of guilt came up as she remembered that call. She fought with herself about this often. Her parents had decided not to accept her. This wasn't her fault. Elyse could feel the emotions rising, but she kept it off of her face. Still she wouldn't be able to forever.

"Excuse me," Elyse said, standing up. The slight look of sadness touching her face as she headed to the bathroom to calm down. As she locked the door behind her she looked in the mirror before removing her coat and raising her sleeve to see the tattoo. Elyse had known why it was hard to get rid of it. It was the only thing left of her former life. It was her one tie to her old family.

Elyse knew it was time to let go. Soon, the tattoo would be gone, and Elyse felt the pain of loss rise up in her chest. She didn't hide it - she let the tears come as she mourned this. She knew soon though that she would truly be free. Her new family had taught her she was strong. She could make it through this.