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g question that needed answers. If I remember correctly, I have searched and have never found a reason as to why I hav

r creaked open, and I began to search aimle

ng everywhere for you?" Manny questioned, heading t

omething the matter? You look troubled," he asked agai

ning the shelves. "A book, a scroll, anything that might explain..

u; you've had that mark for

er seen anyone else wi

me in shock. "Wh

o with two people bearing the same symbol?" I asked, turn

efore nonchalantly replying, "T

rustration. "Then how does she have

had practically been watching her for years. I know everything about her, but no one's ever mentioned this sy

eaths. I don't like how I feel about this. I tried to shut my eyes, diverting my attention to think about something else. My mind wandered to Freya

th his sharp gaze and unreadable expression. His eyes seemed to bore into my soul, even in my imagination. A faint, unsettling smile played on his

se a huge sigh of relief as Freya held me by the hands, leading me out of the library. We walked into the courtyard to a corner. "Kael, I need to ask you something. The Valtorans are

bout how much I revealed. "They're searching for he

at makes her so special?" She paused, "Hold on, i

lving a lot of problems," I said finally.

powerful properties) but instead, you're running off into the human world, chasing after some mysterious g

fulness. Freya's eyes widened in surprise, as she took a step back, her arms instinctively rising to shield her face. I immediately r

ing me tightly. "Then stop it already, Kael. You're all I have. "I don't

ll be careful. I just need you to take care of everyone

n govern the territories together. We can keep our people safe. Please, don't do this." Her last words came out as a cr

have to do this," I said, trying to keep my voice steady. Her eyes flashed with anger and hurt, bu

with a concerned expression, stepped for

I have to go, Mann

osite direction, toward the portal that would take me back to the human world. I knew