Chapter 10
I dropped out of school. I joined the Krimson Guard. It was the only way to escape from Tristan. I also joined to get myself ready for when Torn came back for me. I didn't go with him because I knew that I would only slow him down. I couldnt do that to him. Not after everything he did for me.
I cried when the guard cut my hair off to my shoulders. I remember looking at my clean face in the mirror one last time before it was littered with the guards tattoos of shame. My tattoos stretched down my back instead of down my chest. I had to at least keep my chest perfect. The old woman who had tattooed me frowned.
"Don't worry miss. It's not all bad." I smiled at her.
"We all have our hell on earth."
"Aye...that we do."
I finished my training at the top of my class. I was second in command next to Errol. I kept waiting for Torn, but he never showed. Errol used to tease me for waiting, but I trusted Torn. He would show up someday. But talk was spreading. There was a group called 'The Underground' bent on destroying my father and the guards. Not to my surprise, Torn was leading it. At least I knew he was alive. But I was starting to lose faith in him. Tess had dropped out of school to join The Underground. I had heard about her and Torn's little sexual adventures from random chatter in the city. But I didn't care anymore. I was angry at first, but I was able to take care of myself. If Torn didn't come back for me...then he didn't.
"Son of a..." I trailed off as I clutched my hand. I had slammed it in the door of a small metal box attached to the side of a building. My father had us install these devices that projected his voice. I swear that man loved to listen to himself. At least someone had to.
"Nice move." I heard a voice chuckle. I gasped, and turned slowly. The voice belonged to Torn. He smiled at me, and I couldnt help but smile back.
"Torn...why...when..." I couldnt place my words together. He came up, and pulled me into a tight hug.
"I'm sorry I didn't come back for you." he whispered in my ear. I held him and took a deep breath.
"I had given up hope." I closed my eyes, and just fell into his touch.
"I never had a chance to come back. I'm here now though. I wont ever leave again." he held my face in his hands. "You're my girl. And you always will be." I smiled brightly at him. He leaned forward, and shared a long awaited overdue kiss.
~A very short chapter, but I felt that this story needed it. Just as a closer. Hope you enjoyed!~