Chapter 26: A lover from the past

Kahlan POV

Eric shook his head slowly. "I don't."

I turned away slowly. So, it was right. Eric wasn't the main culprit but I've been treating him badly all this while.

"Kahlan," Eric called softly.

I swallowed harder and closed my eyes against the tears that threatened to seep from my eyes. I couldn't blot out my parents' images from my mind. I could still see them, in their blood.

This is all my fault. If I hadn't left that day if only I wasn't that angry. But there's no point in regretting, was there?

I've lost everyone and I've done something wrong to my mate, thinking he was the one that killed my pack.

"I believe you," I said softly but even my voice sounded unlike mine.

How was I supposed to face Eric despite all I had done to him? Would he be able to forgive me?

I felt weak suddenly. Before I knew it, I was in Eric's arms. I must have lost my balance and he must have caught me.

"I'm sorry, Eric. I'm sorry," I stuttered as I felt emotions cloud my mind.

I couldn't eve