Consequences

    The men offered Imara a boat for crossing over the river but she rejected the offer, requesting for a horse in place. She was weak now and she couldn't sprint the way she had been doing before falling totally outta place. Being considerate, one of the men got her a horse. Imara rode the horse in a hurry, the wind blowing her hair back as she made her way towards the forest. According to the king, sahe had to find Casey before the eight days were up, or else she would face the wrath of the king. She knew the consequences of failing the king, and she did not want to imagine what would happen to her if she did not bring Casey back in time. No matter what her decision was, in one way or the other, she would be hurt.

    As she rode deeper into the forest, Imara thought about the last time she saw Aidan. They talked about Casey and also how she would come to instigate Casey against Johannes but not for once did they