I Call Her Envy

"Silindra, it is me. I know I am usually melancholy. But you are in my home, in my garden, my most favorite place in all the world." Devoran smiled, and I noticed the tiny wrinkles feathering near his eyes. "Can I show you around?" he asked, rising.

I nodded, feeling out of sorts, but stood as well. The sooner we finished with pleasantries, the sooner I could be on my way.

"Good." He looked at Veb. "You are excused," he barked.

"Thank you, sire." Veb bowed and left.

Once the water curtain resettled itself and Veb was gone, Devoran smiled. "I know why you've come."

I wanted to respond, but the girl inside my mind tried to break free at that moment, pushing against my mind, and I found my consciousness floating like a cloud back to her time. It was apparent she missed a boy named Gabe. I found it interesting her love's name was the same as mine.

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