Kalilah’s POV
I sat across from Mara by the dying fire, the night air cool against my skin.
“I don’t think I’ve ever told anyone the whole story,” I began, my voice hoarse.
Mara just smiled.
“You're not going to ask more?”
“I know you’ll tell me.”
“Do you want ot hear some more?”
She nodded.
“Thank you for being so understanding, Mara. I do appreciate it.”
Mara was such a nice old woman. She reminded me of my grandmother, to be honest.
I did miss my grandmother b but to be honest, I missed all of my family. It wasn’t fair that they had been killed by Axel, a man they were supposed to trust.
Mara’s eyes were kind, patient, and waiting. “Then tell me now,” she said softly. “You’re safe here.”
I knew I was safe here. This was one of the few places I felt safe anymore. It was a rel
