Xade’s pov

The silence in the room was suffocating and thick, curling around us like a wand of steel. Something tight looped around my chest, anxiety, angst, so many emotions at once. The feeling was almost unbearable.

The council was here.

A bitter pill to swallow knowing why they were.

My V……

I run a hand through my hair, tugging at the strands in frustration. “We need to be at the border to welcome them in,” Dad said tightly, his nervous eyes shifting to mine knowing I would not like that kind of news.

if they’ve come here to see if my daughter is worthy

harsh things out with the woman I still see as a second mother despite

him in quick enough. I watch her eyes widen in alarm and shock and

comes to stand beside me, gripping my arm in warning to calm. down.” We have bigger things to worry

with you. I will stay with my daughter,” Fay hissed in disgust but keeps her eyes away from

all have one common enemy and one common person we love dearly.

agreed to come here. I should have protected

grown used to them. Though they pushed at my emotions, mom was right, there was no time for this kind

on my arm grows firm, pressing and warning me to keep my emotions at bay.

to the council, you keep Avery safe Xade,” he squeezed my shoulder one last

the door my whole life was behind. “I

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