Shattered Heart

Trudging though the freezing water I smiled as I spotted the small cabin in front of me. Reaching the side bank I quickly dashed towards the cabin, ignoring the burning in my lungs and the stinging pain of my feet. Collapsing onto the porch steps I moaned and turned onto my back and staring up into the darkening sky, my heart beating furiously and my breathing coming out rapidly from exhaustion. Pushing my self up I reached towards the empty plant pot and tilted it to the side, grabbing the spare key under it. Groping the stair rail I slowly pulled myself to my aching feet and shuffled to the door unlocking it and entering. Closing the door behind me and locking it, I sighed in relief and walked towards the kitchen. Opening the cabinet I reached up and grabbed the Thera-flu and the coffee cup, filling it with water and placing it in the microwave. Ripping open the package I pulled open the side drawer and rummaged around until I found one of the spoons, closing the drawer I walked back towards the microwave and turned it off, opening the door and reaching in for the coffee cup, grasping the handle and pulling it out. Placing the cup onto the counter and pouring the powder into the cup stirring it until the powder completely dissolved. Tossing the spoon into the sink I lightly sipped the warm drink and headed down the hallway to my room. Setting the cup down onto the dresser I walked towards one of the suitcases on the bed and opened it pulling out a pair of extra clothes to change in to. Slipping out of the flimsy shirt and undergarments I entered the bathroom and turned the shower on, stepping in to the steaming hot water I moaned in happiness and relief the chill leaving my bones and muscles. Sitting on the edge of the tub I propped my right foot up on my ankle and checked the bottom of my foot wincing at the look of it.

“Looks like I am going to have to wrap them up.” I muttered to myself as I gently scrubbed the dirt off minding the scabs and cuts, doing the same to my other injured foot. Finishing up my shower I wrapped myself in the spare towel and grabbed the fist aid kit. Strolling back into the room I eased myself onto the bed and began treating my injured feet making sure to get everything. Finishing up I slipped on my socks and began dressing into my warm clothes, happy to be dry and clean. Reaching over to the dresser I quickly finished up the Thera-flu, pausing as the sound of footsteps walking down the hallway.

“Sophia, are you in here?”

“I’m in my room.” I replied back sighing in relief

“Some of the pack members are over at your fathers place and some are heading this way, finished getting dressed and let’s get going.” Closing the suitcase I slipped my boots on and glanced around the room making sure I didn’t miss anything, turning around with the suitcases in hand, I strolled out the door and headed out of the small cabin, towards the black pick-up truck. Placing my things into the back of the truck I slid in to the passenger side and stared out the window watching as we pulled away from the cabin, the trees slowly beginning to block my view as we drove further and further away. “Your father will meet up with you as soon as he can get away from the pack.” Nodding my head in response I continued watching as the scenery flew by, sighing as we passed the Wolf Lake sign, leaning back into the seat I looked over and smiled.

“Thank you for everything Tyler.”