Chapter 120

“T-then, who could it be?”

I could feel my heart beating rapidly against my ribcage as I gazed at Blode. Without warning an inexplicable anxiety began to rise within me and the more I stared, the stronger it grew. What was causing this reaction? Why did my pulse start racing? Was it fear, apprehension or something else entirely? It felt like a mix of all three sensations.

“I am not sure yet, princess.” He blurted out the words before breaking away from my gaze. We both allowed the gravity of this moment to take hold, neither of us wanting it to be true.

“Daciana, let’s go.”

I am jolted back to reality when Stoic speaks, his voice reverberating in my ears and quickly capturing my undivided attention. I take a few moments to consider before finally nodding my head in agreement.

I can't help but feel some trepidations, as this was something that needed careful consideration before taking an action. After all, this was a decision that could mean life changing consequences.

It is time to