Letting Go

Izabella nodded softly to the woman who had once saved her life.

"Shanda..." she called to her friend, who stepped towards the door.

"Don't worry," Shanda replied, turning to her side. "I'll be outside in case Aleksander will look for you."

"Thanks," she said, followed by a nod.

"Would you like to go somewhere so we can talk properly?" Karylla suggested when they were alone.

"Okay..."

Karylla approached her and held out her hand, which she accepted. When they put their hands together, they suddenly disappeared, just like what Aleksander used to do.

At the CR exit, Shanda saw Dax approaching her. Their eyes met for a moment.

"Is Izabella with you?"

"Yeah. She's inside talking to Karylla, but don't let Aleks know..."

"But Aleks needs her right now. Would you mind calling her..."

She quietly pouted her lips before quietly turning her back on the man whose eyes followed her away. Only for a moment, and Shanda also came out immediately with a visible crease on her temple.

"I don