Was there something worse than thinking about the possibility the one’s beloved person was
The morning Rania came to inform her they only had one week to decide which manor they chose to join was the only answer Ayla had to her constant questions about Ler’s disappearance.
As the maids led her to the east wind, the difference in status when she and Rania moved to the Chevalier Manor couldn’t be more evident.“I think there’s a mistake. Lord Chevalier told you this is to be my room?”
There was no blood, no visible injury, but why when she tried to stand up her body didn’t cooperate?“It’s useless, we’ve both drained. Just stay still and rest.”
"Please forgive me."Her apology just tortured him more. He didn't want to hear it, yet...
It could only be unrequited for so long, before love turned into hatred.The man halted his steps at a prudent distance from the high rock throne.
This was a lifetime happening only she’d have the opportunity to see: Nox Chevalier doing the thought work in a warehouse.There wasn’t much progress with her memories and spiritual energy after her staying in the hospital, but her physical strength was improving day by day, and it was clea
Why?She had constantly needed to remind herself the reason she was doing this. After all, her master was the one to rescue her in her darkest hour.
The knowledge that it was a long time missing guardian, Adon, and one of Aldrich’s subordinates who conspired against the Cloud City was a slap in the face for those who’d claimed to want Ler Aldrich’s head if he ever came back looking for a fight.“There’s only one way to
This was a person she used to consider a fool, someone who did not live with his feet on the ground, but never a bad person.Lena and Adon had known each other since they were just kids, and they had been friends ever since. Then, perhaps because it was what happened when people like them gave in to th
Today, the boy was accompanying his father to work. His mother was busy too, and it wasn’t good to stay with the teachers and the maids every day, she said. Being only five years old, he was excited anytime he’d get to see his parents working. After all, no other child in Cloud City was in
Ayla finished braiding her hair and stared at her reflection in the mirror.“There’s no reason for you to be nervous.”
“Miles, Lila. You two need to be at Master Rabi’s manor at noon, he requested people for a reckoning and healing assignment. But, when you come back, remember to report to me first.”“Yes, my lady.” The guardians said in unison before exiting the room.
As it should be, now that she had regained her spiritual powers, when Ayla stopped in front of Sussy's place. Ler, who stood silently next to her, was still taking in the surroundings.“I just want to check on her to know she is okay.”
“Oh, I missed this so much.”With things slowly going back to normal, Pinky Cloud opened again, and for the first time in months they were sitting at their usual spot in the shop.
Lyra left the tenth manor the next morning.“Someone has to clean up that place, no one will do it for me, and the flowers will die if I don’t take care of them.”
The never-ending stroll through the night-blooming garden was a dream, Ayla was sure of it.Because the person who was walking by her side was no other than Adon, and when he suggested to take a detour inside the forest, she agreed without any apprehension.
When the rain stopped and all the fallen had been retrieved, the masters informed that the Cloud City won with ‘only one hundred and seventeen victims’ during those fatidic hours. The number got stuck in her head before she left the facilities of the second manor. That’s what he was to the living. Just one of one hundred and seventeen.
Ler staggered when he released her from his embrace and walked towards the door.“You and your sister stay here. I still have something to do.”