CHAPTER 49: The meeting in the restroom

LIORA’S POV

After successfully leaving the house, I got into a bus heading to Vaelothor, it was an hour drive from here. We now lived in a nearby village, safe from Van’s reach, that’s what Anakiyus had said.

But ever since I discovered my connection with Narah, I’ve found myself visiting the woods at the mansion quite often, calling for her with the sound of my music. And today, I decided to go back again.

I had my harmonica in my hoodie’s pocket, and was ready to call her when I arrived, hoping she’d hear and respond quicker this time. I don’t use a cell phone; Anakiyus said it’s against the rules and that we could be tracked down easily.

As I approached the woods, a car drove by with Narah inside. With a mix of relief and anticipation, I hailed a taxi and instructed the driver to follow. The car stopped at a restaurant, and I saw Narah with a man and a woman.

“Can you pay now?” the driver asked as I watched Narah and her companions enter the restaurant.

“Sure,” I replied, reaching