A tale of love and betrayal (2)

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Lena's POV

"I believe the fact that you are still alive means you have a purpose, Lyla," I said.

"Purpose?" Lyla laughed bitterly, "What purpose could I possibly have left when I failed to destroy the one causing chaos in my town?"

"Lyla, the fact that you woke up inside of me must mean something; our destinies must be intertwined; we just don't know it yet."

Lyla fell silent, seemingly digesting my words.

"I know there's a greater purpose for us being together. We have both been betrayed by love. For me, I have been betrayed twice now."

"What do you think is my purpose?" she asked.

"Maybe for revenge, redemption, or to save. Whatever it is, I know you are going to figure it out," I replied.

"So you have been inside me for how long now?" I asked.

"I have been here all your life," she said.

"So you were there when I was going through all those pains. Why didn't you come forth then?"

"I was weak; I didn't quite understand why I was inside you; I