CHAPTER 40

KAHLAN

I pulled into a driveway, eyes stuck on the blue home that was in front of me. At first, I was scared. My home and happy memories seemed to be ruined. Still, when I thought hard enough, I could push past all the bad and see a light. That light held the moments in life that I treasured. A smile came upon my face. It still looked exactly the same. The light blue paint still looked fresh with the white boarding around the windows and doors. I got out of my beat down red vehicle, taking notice in the FOR SALE sign that was posted up. I was talked into selling the house, though I wasn't sure if I truly wanted to or not. I still had a key. The locks had never been changed, just for this reason, if I wanted to come back someday. The house was lit up brighter than usual because of the rising sun. In a way I felt like I was being invited in. With a deep breath, I made my way to the door.

I don't know how long I just stood on the front porch, staring at the bare blue door to my childho