" Marina exclaimed, her delicate nose wrinkling in

u simply want to die?" he muttered withou

t as if you have bestowed upon me some great favor!" she sa

nder her breath, "Forgetting the fact that you took the lives o

d her, gripping her arm tightly as he forcefully dragged her toward the

e declared, pushing her out and sw

ried out, desperately hoping for a response. After a few agonizing minutes of silence

ment from within. She knew deep down that there was no turning bac

ntion, causing her to swiftly turn back

ed in respectable attire consisting of a tunic and hose. "I wa

ing a clean spot in the corner as she caref

, and then we shall depart from this wretched place as swiftly as possi

rds," Marina confessed, her vo

your strength," He responded, o

left her restless. How could she possibly find comfort in such unfamiliar

dorned with the softest velvet sheets. The absence of her beloved pi

er from finding any solace in sleep. Just as she managed to doze off

ke. As she sat up, she found herself face to face with

ing her hand, he led her toward a small cabin tucked away in the corner.

descended the stairs. Once they reached the bottom, the man raising his fingers towards the trap door and swi

aimed, guiding her toward a tunn

s, an unexpected gust of wind extinguis

ght the way!"

ne such a thing before!" Fe

this ability! It is another aspect of yo

ower for a burden, but rather embrace it as your birthright. Think of it as an art form, a privileg

blissful escape it offered. In his very presence, there was an enigmatic allure

ce more, and his breath disa

ht that left her spellbound. Her hands cradled an

ial orb, was nothing bu

nary," he gasped, his vo

e couldn't help but inquire, "H

oice laced with confidence. "

"And how did you uncover the existence o

nsity. "I understand your difficulty in trusting me, but just this once, I beg of y

ware of the intricate tapestry of fate that awaited them. With unwavering faith in their own fort