37. The Start

XENDAYA.

Agnarr’s parting words still replay in my mind, his behaviour and his attitude angering me.

I try not to look at Callista or Lycus as I lead them inside. I’m angry at him. How dare he attack Lycus like that!

This is what irks me about him. He always acts like he can do anything he wants.

‘Something must have triggered him. He only lashes out if someone disrespects him.’ Shayara replies defensively.

‘Don’t side with him, we both know he does have a temper.’ I frown.

‘I didn’t say he doesn’t. I said Lycus must have done something.’ She sounds displeased. Frowning, I block her out, not wanting to hear her sing Agnarr’s praises.

I’m happy to see them, but I can’t deny that it makes me feel extremely nostalgic and I miss my family more than ever.

“How was everyone when you left?” I asked.

“Well, we left a few hours after you did. So, I can’t really say much.” Lycus replies, smiling gently at me.

“Ah… I see.”

“Come, My Queen, I will find rooms for our…guests,” Hazran says