“I just want to know one thing,” Sarai pressed the matter. “How long do we have with you before he comes breaking down that door and drags you out of here?” “He won’t,” she looked up at her mother, her eyes filled with certainty. “Yes... he will,” Sarai argued. Visenya slammed her spoon down on t
Visenya stood at the foot of the majestic mountains, its peaks stretching high up into the heavens. Her steps were slow and wary, her hair was as untamed as the wild wind, and the crisp mountain air awakened all her senses. As she wandered the vast mountainous landscape, she stumbled upon a myster
"Trust me, mother... It's better for everyone if I keep it to myself," Visenya insisted, her voice tinged with sadness. “You can’t just bottle it all up, that’s not good for you,” Sarai probed. But it was good for everyone around her... it was safer that way. Visenya understood the risks she posed
"You can make a cake?" Synora asked, her curiosity piqued. "I've learned a thing or two," Visenya responded with a wink. "Can we make a chocolate cake?" Synora pleaded, her excitement evident. "With chocolate frosting?!" "Oh dear, that's a lot of chocolate. You'll be bouncing off the walls... Mot
"No..." Visenya's heart sank into the pit of her stomach. "Tell me that you are not saying what I think you are saying, mother!" "It was only a matter of time before he came for you," Sarai explained. "We knew he was just waiting for your first shift. Then, he would take you away from us, setting o
Sarai rushed to Synora’s side, tending to her distressed child who wailed in pain. Visenya remained motionless, overcome with shock, grappling with the shame that arose from the unintentional harm she had caused her beloved sister. Visenya's hand trembled as she reached out to Synora, her tear-strea
Lucian managed to locate the house that Sarai had been occupying. As he walked down the road, the lingering fear of the people was evident, given his formidable reputation. He stood outside the house, his heart pounding with trepidation that this may not turn out the way he hoped. He had treated Vi
“Outside… now.” Caspian demanded. Lucian didn't have the time or energy to bicker with Caspian at that moment; it wasn't what he had come there for. Nevertheless, he decided to indulge him and joined him outside. Lucian took the lead, stepping outside with his back turned to Caspian. He was aware