(Imelda POV)
"You are still afraid of the portal," Aiden said as I looked at him and shook my head.
"No" I lied. I don't want him to think I am weak and no good.
I looked at me before glancing at my hand. It was shivering and I ground my teeth as I moved them behind.
"Imelda, why are you lying?" he asked as my eyes tear up.
"I don't want you to think I am weak," I said as he looked at me in worry.
"I will never think you are weak," he said before he hugged me.
"You are the strongest person I ever know. Inside and out. It is ok to be afraid of a few things" he said as I nod.
"You have to go fast," Mother Vitalia said as we both looked at her and nod.
I looked at the portal and gulp. I don't know why I fear it. I hate the noise.
It's like everything around is been sucked into obli
