Chapter 28

I slowly regained consciousness and tried to get up from the ground where I was be toppled by the oncoming fight. I didn't want to break Rhys from his concentration, but I had to know what was going on. I crossed the bridge between our minds and slipped in through the tiny whole he always left for me.

Rhys...

Rhys are you ok

What's wrong Feyre, I'm fine here. Could be better but Cassian and I are holding them at bay.

So, you're not...seeing things?

Feyre what's going on!?

Rhys I can't-

I was pulled out to quickly to call for help again. I clawed at the ground, at anything I could to get a grip on reality again, but my mind turned into itself before I fell into the icy black.

The blinding sunlight was the first thing I saw. I threw up my hand to shield the sun and the scenery around me began to appear. I was laying on the sun chair in our backyard, Gawain playing in the grass, his wings fluttering as he began to get strong enough to use them. He seemed to be playing with the light, bending it but I didn't focus on it for long. I almost lost myself in this illusion, almost climbed down from the chair and played with G, but Rhys was still fresh on my mind, the war, my family, Gawain, safely far away from the war.

I tried to leave the chair, to get up, but dark tendrils wrapped around my wrists and ankles. I screamed at G to run, to go, but it was as he couldn't hear me. He kept playing in the grass, unaware of the black tentacles now reeling for him. I tried to scream again but they covered my mouth and chest, squeezing the air from my lungs. They were suffocating me, but not fast enough before I saw they snap G's neck. The scream that came out of me as animal like. More brutal than the one I let out when Rhys died. It was seconds before my eyes and throat were consumed and filled with a darkness, I did not recognize nor could I control. The feeling of utter helplessness filled me before I was spit back into the battlefield.

FEYRE

FEYRE

I'm here Rhys

Where did you go

I-I don't know

Suddenly I felt strong familiar arms carry me to my feet. And although I could not see his face, I felt our bond connection stronger than I had ever felt it before. I held onto that as I tried to forget what had happened. I didn't even realize I was crying before Rhys wiped the tears form my face, how he knew was beyond me, I couldn't even see my hand in front of my face.

Rhys, I think I'm being pulled into another reality. One where their playing tricks on me. I think to get into my mind, I'm not sure. My wall is secure though.

He didn't say anything, the war raged on around us but from the duller screams and piercing animal cry's, I could tell Rhys put a barrier around us.

We need to get you to safety then, away from here.

No! I need to fight. What type of a leader would I be Rhys if a ran from my people when they needed me most?

I'm not saying to hide Feyre, but if they're personally attacking you because of this-

He placed his hand over my throbbing black scar. So small yet the urge to itch was so large. I didn't let my mind ponder to much about why that might be.

Ok. I'll try to do research and strategize while I'm away. We'll keep communication open through the bond.

My head spun and my legs gave out. Rhys was quick enough to grab me before I hit the floor.

They're trying to take me again. I - I can't hold them off much longer.

Mor is going to escort you out darling. He kissed me on my forehead before handing me over to Mors arms. "Make sure she gets to safety" Rhys said. I felt more than saw the state she gave him. I knew she'd give her life for me if I asked.

And with that we winnowed out into the blinding sun.  

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~I'm literally so sorry I haven't updated. I could blame it on senioritis but it's no excuse. I have the next chapter already almost done so I should actually be updating soon. Sorry loves. Thank you for all the love while I was away. I hope you enjoy where the story is going. Don't worry I won't start to fall far from the original plot, it'll all tie back in. That's all I'm going to say.😏🤫

Much love!-S