Troubled Mind

Harlyn

I woke up with yesterday at the front of my mind. I hadn’t meant to run and hide for so long; I just needed to get away from Wayne, and when it came to returning, I couldn’t shift back.

It turns out it isn’t like a switch. I had watched people shift all the time, and it seemed easy, but apparently, I was wrong. It’s far more complicated than that.

After showing, I step into the bedroom, and Wayne is waiting.

“We should talk,” he states. I nod at him, knowing he’s right, but right now, I don’t want to.

“Later,” I say. Grabbing my clothes off the bed I walk back through to the bathroom and get ready. After fully dressing, I walk back out, and he’s still there.

“Harlyn, can we talk please?” He sits waiting.

“Later,” I reply and walk to the door. His hand captures mine.

“I forgot what happened back at the kingdom, but yesterday?” He looks at me.

“Nothing happened.” Sighing, my head shakes. “I’m not talking now. Leave it, Wayne,” I say. His eyes widen, but I don’t stop. Instead, I w