QUINNI moved back for a second, knowing that if it was the old me, I would have turned away. I would have let the pain consume me but being in prison for some time has taught me something else.Everything I had endured, being abandoned, accused, imprisoned, and forced to heal until I nearly lost myself, had burned away the weak, hopeful part of me. I used my hands to wipe the tears that is threatening to fall from my eyes down to my cheek , the feeling of watching him with my own sister that once rejected him cause he was crippled. I picked up courage.Instead of running, I took a bold step forward and marched towards them.My heart couldn't stop beating on my chest, seeing that they stood close, too close, whispering as if they had secrets worth keeping. I swallowed hard and cleared my throat, trying to make my presence known. I knew this was a wrong step to make as I was supposed to be on the run by now.Noticing my presence, Laila’s eyes widened, and Perrin turned quickly to see
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