Chapter 388 Chapter 388
Nolyn stopped and put both of her hands on her head, she stood that way, looking into the trees. Terah turned to see what she was looking at but could not find anything there. “I had no idea it was that bad.” She dropped her hands and looked at Olanna, “he needs to level with us adults and let us know what’s really going on outside of our,” she waved her hand to the trees, “safe haven.”
Olanna moved her head quickly to agree with her, “yes he does, but right now, let’s get Terah settled at the pond.”
Nolyn jolted and turned to look at her. “I am so glad you survived and are here now.”
The smile on her face was so real that Terah felt it inside her. “I am too.” she smiled at her, “I like it here. I like swimming in the lake and not in a glass tank.”
Olanna gasped loudly again. “Come on, let’s get you in that pond.”
Terah looked in the direction she moved her hand to see a large pond. Beside it was a small house that she thought looked cute sitting beside the pond. It was like her own private pond to swim in and a little home. She’d never really known what having a home was like.
“Go on, strip down and jump in. We’ll put your things in the cabin.” Nolyn held out her hand and it took a moment for Terah to realize she wanted the pants that she wore.
Taking them off quickly, she smiled at Nolyn and then turned and ran to the pond. Using her strength, she pushed off from the bank and dove into it. Immediate relief hit her as the water moved over her. She didn’t know what plants they used or what minerals were, but she hoped they had plenty of them.
Breaking the surface, she looked over to see the women standing beside the little house smiling at her.
“Is that better?” Olanna asked her.
Terah trod the water and moved toward the little dock beside them. “Yes. Thank you for bringing me here.”
“Inside there is a jug to mix the Biotrien in, drink plenty of it.” Olanna grimaced, “the hunger is never-ending, and it helps.”
“Biotrien?” Terah put one hand on the dock, so she could pay attention to what they were telling her.
“The green stuff we drink.” Nolyn smiled.
“Oh, yes, I will.”
“There are fish,” Olanna motioned to the pond, “and we’ll bring fresh stock a few times a day.” She looked amused, “you are going to be hungry like you never have been before.”
“Makes sense though,” Nolyn glanced at her, “your body wanting to stock up for impending conception.”
“I know. I always feel like I’ve gained twenty pounds before the cycle is over.” Olanna laughed, “then I sleep for two days afterward from gorging.”
Terah didn’t know what that was, but after the night of no rest she’d had, she looked forward to it.
Nolyn sat on the dock and looked down at her, “you really are gorgeous in the water.” she motioned to her arm, “I know I don’t shine the way you do.”
Terah looked at her arm, it shone now that it was wet, the many colors reflecting in the light. “It wasn’t like this in the tank.”
“Good.” Olanna was on her knees now next to Nolyn, “they didn’t deserve to see how you really are.”
Terah looked up at her, “I still can’t believe I’m free.” She looked at the pond over her shoulder, “my mother told me what it was like to swim free, but I didn’t think I ever would.”
Olanna put her hand over hers, “you are, and you can be sure that if there are more of ours being held, Konner will find them.”
“Yes.” Terah smiled, “and if there are boys, then I can check them off the list too.”
“The list?” Nolyn smirked at her.
“Yes, to see if they are my mate.” Terah pushed away from the dock and used her legs to keep her head above the water, so she could talk to them. She enjoyed talking to others that were like her.
“Oh.” Nolyn gave Olanna a quick look. “That’s why you’ve been swimming with everyone when Konner forbade it?”
Terah really wished for her tablet, so she could ask it was that word meant. “Yes.”
“You swam with Reeves?”
She studied her eyes when she said his name and wondered why there was worry in them. “Yes. He is not.”
“Okay then.” Nolyn turned to Olanna again before looking back to her, “do you want us to stay and keep you company?”
Terah liked they were here, but knew they had other things they should be doing. “I am fine. I know you need to teach the children.” She smiled at Olanna “and look after your greenhouse.”
Olanna stood up, “okay, we’ll pop by later, is there anything you want us to bring?”
Terah nodded, “can you bring my tablet?” She glanced to the house, “when I am not in the water, I want to ask it words, so I understand.”
“Of course.” Olanna looked at Nolyn and nodded, “we’ll bring it when we stock more fish.”
Terah grinned. The idea of more fish was very welcome. She spun in the water and looked back in the direction they had come. “I hope Raelyn’s babies wait until I can leave the pond.”
Nolyn laughed, “I just hope they wait until Shaelan figures things out.”
“Yes.” Terah wasn’t sure what Shaelan was figuring out, but she was happy she was here.
“Something tells me she’ll be visiting you too.” Olanna nodded, “Shaelan, she’s testing out blood in all circumstances, and your cycle would be good data for her.”
Terah moved her arms and kept her body turning slowly, the water moving over her was soothing. “I would like to help her with her data.” She didn’t quite know what it was but knew that what Shaelan was figuring out had to do with babies.
“I’ll let her know.” Olanna smiled at her. “Enjoy your quiet time.”
“I’ll be back when the kids take a break this afternoon.”
“Yes. Thank you.” Terah watched them turn back to the path and then dove down to the bottom of the water. When she reached the floor of the pond, she stretched out her whole body and floated there looking up at the surface. She could see the light above the water and thought it was the most peaceful thing she had ever seen. The movement distracted her, and she jerked her head to see a few fish swimming fast away from her. Smiling, she righted her body again and started after them.