Theora got to the church seconds too late. She heard a woman barking orders from the main entrance, and immediately, she crouched to stay out of sight in the shadow of the building. She wasn't sure what she had run for. To save Lily? She didn't need saving from her own family. To get answers? Most likely. But also out of concern for the young woman. Whoever those people were, Theora wanted to be sure Lily wasn't taken by someone with ill intentions.
She found herself grateful for the few days she'd spent in the village, allowing her to be acquainted enough with their church to know there were a couple of other entry points besides the main one. Quietly, she made her way to a small door on the side, sneaking into what was most likely the local priest's office. She ignored it, rushing to g
