I know it has been a while and I would hate myself for taking this long, but here is the ending. FINALLY. I think you will like it. I know it is short, but I rewrote it like ten times, and it is just tying up loose ends. Enjoy and PM me if you have any ideas for my next FanFic that I WILL update frequently.
I awoke the next morning without the usual unbearable weight on my shoulders. Light filtered though the green leaves, gently scattering shades of light and dork across the forest floor, and warming the leather against my back. A warm breeze caressed my cheek, carrying with it a hint of mint. My head was propped on the warm shoulder of a dark soldier.
Adam's blue eyes watched me intensely, sparking my curiosity, "Why are you looking at me like that?"
A sly, but incredibly attractive, grin brightened his fierce features, "I was just waiting for you to pull away from me again. I think this is the longest you have last."
Adam's face was light and humorous, but his eyes were darkened with fear. He was afraid I was going to run away again. To be honest it was a surprise to me that I didn't feel the urge to push him away anymore.
"You just seem to come back anyway." I replied coyly, then truthfully, "And you remind me of someone. When you're not being annoying."
"Let me guess… his name was Leo Daines." He said, the fear still in his eyes.
Now I could feel the urge to push away. I could feel the desperation build up in my chest, threatening to overwhelm me. My chin quivered.
Adam sat up, softly pushing me onto my knees, and held my face in his large hands, "I knew him too. I wondered if that was the man you called out to on the battlefield, but I couldn't be sure. Until you said I reminded you of him I was unsure. I was told that a lot."
I closed my eyes at this, wrapping my hands around his wrists and trying to pull them away from me.
"No look at me Cara. I loved Leo like my own brother. And I morn his death too."
As I looked into those beautiful blue eyes, I saw all the misery and pain that I had carried for so long. Adam really did know how I felt. Burying my head in his chest, I finally let out everything. Adam held me through it all, stroking my hair. In the safety of those strong arms I finally let Leo go, though he would always have a corner of my heart.
"Cara? Adam?"
Looking behind me I saw Richard staring at us with uncovered surprise. Kahlan and Zedd were not far behind, though they seemed a little less surprised about finding us. Zedd even seemed slightly smug.
Finally fed up with having no idea what was going on Richard released his fury, "What is going on? I command you to tell me."
My fist clenched around Adam's arm. But I had to answer. I stood up, pulling Adam with me.
"While you were with the Sisters of the light we had to find a new Seeker."
"Yes I know that, but-"
With a glare that could make a grown man shake I silenced him, "While you were away I grew to have feelings for the man. In the short time we were together I loved him, I lied to him, and I lost him. The nightmares were because I could have saved him, but I was to slow.
"Then Rahl tried to use Leo's death to his advantage and force me to give up one of you in return for him. And I almost did." At this part I lost my voice, I had to confess my near betrayal.
When I looked up at Richard he had a face of pure understanding. Slowly he glanced at Kahlan, who was watching his reaction. A small, sad, smile pulled the corners of his mouth up. When he glanced back at me, his gaze traveled from my tear stained face to Adam behind me.
It was Kahlan who first spoke, "Why don't we have some breakfast back at the camp?" she asked sweetly.
Richard nodded, and Zedd made some bad joke about eating a bear. I started to fallow as they left, but I warm hand held me back. I was afraid to turn around and look into his eyes. I didn't want him to see how weak I was right then.
"Cara, I thought we were done running away, look at me." he whispered softly in my ear.
Trying not to view that as a challenge I turned around. One look into his eyes and I knew it wasn't a challenge. It was a plead. His face was so open, so easy to read. There was only one thing that could quiet his fears. Only one thing that could tell him how much he already meant to me.
So I wrapped my arms around his neck and kissed him deeply. And he kissed me back in a way I've only felt one other person kiss me like. And even as he made me think of Leo, I could tell he was a completely different person.
All I wanted was more. This time I wouldn't waste what ever time we had.
"Adam," I murmured, pulling away slightly.
"Yes?" he asked anxiously.
"I didn't tell this to Leo when I had him, so I refuse to make that mistake again. I have feelings for you." I answered, then kissed him again.
Who said a Mord-Sith always had to be independent? Sometimes we are stronger with a little help.