"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
"I've already searched every corner of the borders," Caspian informed. "How far could she have gotten on foot?" "What if Lazarus has her?" Sarai panicked. "He hates her. He'll take any opportunity to harm her." "It's still light out," Lucian reminded her. "What about that daughter of his?" Sarai
Caspian and Victoria stood there frozen in their tracks, their eyes widening in disbelief. It was as if time had stood still, only the sound of their pounding hearts breaking the silence. Shock washed over Caspian, his mind racing and struggling to process the sight before him. He blinked rapidly, h