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A soft smile touches my lips. If going to such a place can make Kellan happy, I will go there in a heartbeat.
It's good timing for me too, considering what just happened to me. This trip with Kellan sounds like a perfect treat.
"So, what do you think?" Kellan asks, squeezing my hand on his cheek. "Do you want to go with me?"
I chuckle, feeling warmth in my heart. Another smile forms on my lips. "Of course. I'd love to."
Chapter 36
Layla
I stare out the window as the car brings us to our destination. Stas is driving while Zoe is in the front passenger seat. Kellan and I sit at the back.
It's refreshing to see the town again after being caged in the mansion. My eyes follow the people walking on the sidewalk and the building we pass. It's nice to witness the normal lifestyle again after a long time.
Our journey takes hours, and as time goes by, our surroundings change into somewhere deserted again. Now that we've left the town, my anticipation builds. I have a feeling that we're going to reach our destination soon.
As the car slows down, my gaze darts to a beautiful lake surrounded by forest and hills. I gasp and snap my head toward Kellan.
"Kellan." My voice is filled with excitement, which he only responds with a nod.
A smile creeps onto my lips as my eyes land on a cabin standing next to the lake. To say that this place is beautiful is an understatement. The lake is clear as glass. Thewooden cabin is located next to the outdoor space that features a lawn filled with large vegetation and a fire pit. The beautiful lake is the backyard.
After Stas parks the car, the four of us get out of it. Stas and Zoe help us pull out our luggage and bring it into the cabin.
"Call us if you need anything," Stas says to us, already preparing to leave.
I frown. "Why so soon? Aren't you guys going to join us for a while? We can have a grill near the lake," I say, thinking that it might be the perfect plan for all of us. I'm sure that Stas and Zoe feel tired because of the journey.
Zoe smiles, shaking her head in disagreement.
"Nah, that's okay." Stas pats my shoulder. "We've got work to do. Fenrir just recruited some new members today, and they need us."
My shoulders sag. I can't help but wonder about Fenrir. I haven't met him, but it's clear that most of the members living in the mansion were recruited by him.
"I'll be here again next week to pick you up." He pats Kellan's shoulder.
Kellan just nods, and I watch as they get into the car.
After they leave, Kellan and I step into the cabin. I can't help but travel my eyes around the place with awe.
The living area is equipped with comfortable furniture and a fireplace. I can see why it creates the perfect spot for relaxation for Kellan's family. Even though it's not that spacious, it has enough space to sit the entire family, and if they'd like to dine with a view, they can head to the deck where there's an outdoor area overlooking the lake.
There's also a well-equipped kitchen—I can imagineKellan's mother using it to treat everyone to memorable meals and snacks.
"This place is beautiful," I whisper.
I turn to Kellan, wondering how he feels about this. He can no longer see his surroundings, but I wonder if he can remember the feeling of being here.
He closes his eyes, taking a deep breath. "It still feels the same. The smell of the air, the woods, and the lake," he stops mid-sentence, as if he's reminiscing everything, "the feel of the wooden floor against my feet. Jaxon, Inez, and I used to run around here. I remember Jaxon and I tormenting each other, Inez laughing, and our mother scolding us. My father is not an affectionate person, but he would listen to us all."
There's sadness in his eyes when he opens them. I can't help but hold his hand.
"It's all a memory, but it feels good," Kellan says, causing relief to wash over me. "It feels good to be back here."
"This place doesn't feel abandoned," I mumble.
The cabin is pretty clean despite the fact that it hasn't been used for years.
