Keefe's POV
Keefe paced back in forth in the Everglen living room. Biana and Dex were talking in hushed whispers on the couch. Linh was with Della in the kitchen, making mallowmelt out of stress, mostly. Fitz was arguing with Mr. Forkle outside, trying to get him to take them to Havenfield to see the damage. Forkle was convinced it was dangerous. "I'm worried about her," Keefe confessed, breaking the awkward silence. "I- she's been through so much that I'm afraid that this might break her."
"We thought the same thing about you once," Dex said. "But look at you now."
"Its- its just that she's lost two families now. Alden and Della are great, but they aren't her human parents or the people she'd grown to love." Keefe sank down to the floor.
Biana's soft voice interjected. "She's strong, Keefe. She'll hold on, for you if nothing else." Keefe blushed and rolled his eyes.
"She likes Fitz," he said, ignoring the wave of sadness that radiated through him at those words. Dex started to shake his head but Biana kicked his heel before he could. Suddenly, Fitz and Mr. Forkle came back in, Mr. Forkle looking exasperated.
"Looks like I'm taking you kids to Havenfield." Keefe looked up, seemingly excited. Biana and Dex rose from the couch and Tam emerged from whatever room he'd been in.
"Should I go get Linh?" Biana asked, her voice slightly shaky. Forkle nodded, sorrow filling his every feature. His head drooped slightly and his steps were slow and unstable. Keefe placed a gentle hand on his shoulder.
"It's not your fault, Forklenator."
"Yours neither, minor annoyance." At this, Keefe smiled weakly as Biana and Linh trodded out of the kitchen. Forkle held up a crystal and they all stepped in, bracing themselves for whatever horror they were about to see.
As they glittered into sight, Keefe whirled around immediately to brace himself. It was only then that he was struck by a horrible thought.
"Where's Sandor?"
hey guys! i'm sorry this one is so short, i just wanted to post something. if you guys have any ideas or ships (other than sophie and keefe) that you'd like to see, please comment them! i'd love to see them. i don't mean to be one to beg, but your guys' reviews and follows really make my day. thank you :)
now time for reading responses!
boookkksss - thank you for the favorite and follow, btw! and i know, i'm mentally beating myself for killing the king and queen
Sofie Foster- RIGHT. like i both hate and love it too-
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Rain and Shadows- i'm throwing a big NO U your way - ur stories are so good and thank you!
KOTLCexpert521- trust me, there was screaming and crying involved. LOL.
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