~Akara
Vaia is merciless, shoving us into carriages, three security guards squeezing in next to us, giving us no chance to escape.
Evolet's gaze is trained directly onto the floor the entire journey there, lost in her thoughts. Strangely, I don't fear my imminent doom. I'm more concerned about Tai's fate, once I drink from the river and die. And what about Marek? For all I know, he could have already been killed, or worse...Captured by Vaia to be tortured.
It takes over an hour for us to make it to the river. There's only one way in, through a parting in the dense forest. People are usually prohibited in this area, although it seems this part of the P
Four Months Since the Rebel Overthrow.Irritated, I stare down upon my hands, silently cursing the stain so deeply embedded into the cotton, no amount of scrubbing will remove it.Blowing a stray curl from my face, I let the yellow bar of soap glide from my grip and i
The keys rattle in the lock as I press my palm against the heavy wooden door, heaving it open.Buttery warm light greets me as I step into the cabin, kicking off my boots at the door. The warmth from the fire greets my
I shiver, knowing the dress beneath my coat isn’t made for this weather.Tai was successful in compelling me into coming to this staff party tonight, noting that we have both been refusing offers to go out for too long
The brittle cold greets me as I stalk outside, Marek following me.
I didn't wait a moment longer, grabbing my coat before running all the way home.
Tai and I stand on the beach, looking out at the water.
The sun warms my skin, glistening atop the waves nearby.
It only took a few more days for me to find a job.