Chapter 89: Take It Or Leave It

Nyx's POV

I heard some mumbling and then shuffling and strained my ears while asleep. Suddenly the sounds died down and the room returned to its silent state.

I snuggled into my pillow intending to fall asleep again when the mumbling sound came again.

My eyes fluttered open, slowly taking in my environment. Narin sat crosslegged on her bed with two sticks of incense smoldering at the end that was lit and releasing fragrant smoke into the atmosphere.

The stick burns slowly, and as it does, the smoke travels up the length of the stick, creating beautiful patterns and swirls in the air. The scent of the incense filled the room, creating a calming and relaxing atmosphere.

A small portrait lay in between the burning sticks and I needed not to be reminded whose picture it is.

I watched Narin as she mumbled words of prayers while twirling a beady bracelet in her hands for some time before climbing down from my bed quietly.

My body ached from the sleeping position I lay in, so I walk