Chapter 17-Red Jacket Holders
Helanie:
"Take your bag and leave," my mother said, shoving it into my hands before folding her arms across her chest.
The storm had just subsided after two days, and though the rain hadn’t completely stopped, my mother was already telling me to go. I didn’t even get to share a meal with them after eating like a savage at dinner the other night.
At least, that’s what Charlotte had said—that’s why I wasn’t allowed to join them.
"Go!" my mother repeated, refusing to look at me. She had woken me up early, demanding I leave.
It was freezing, and I had nothing but the old pink sweater I was wearing. I didn’t have socks or gloves either, and my slender fingers were already numb from the cold. The light drizzle of rain would soon soak me if I didn’t find shelter.
"Fine!" After staring at her for a moment, I turned around to leave.
"And tell your father I’m so happy with the best mate ever," she called out bitterly, her words biting even though I had my back to her. I kept walking, gripping the small bag in my hands. She really thought I would go back home. I couldn’t blame her, though—I hadn’t told her anything because she hadn’t asked.
Once I was a little further from the mansion, I realized I’d have to climb the mountain, then descend again to even get away from their territory. They had secured a large stretch of land, including the mountains where the academy stood and the area behind it where the mansion was located. It was a massive piece of land. So, when they said I needed to leave, they meant I had to get far away from their territory.