Mystic sipped on the drink that Alexei made for her. She didn't know what it was, but it was relaxing and soothing. She liked it. She had been in the basement for a while now. Alexei and Serene kept asking her question after question. She’d swear they didn’t want her to leave. But she didn’t mind spending time with them. They were the only two people in the kingdom who didn’t seem to mind her presence, and it felt nice to finally feel welcome. She didn’t think that she would ever be welcomed. Kalan’s people wanted Aria. And by the looks of things, they were going to have her. Kalan didn’t say anything about not marrying her that morning. Mystic bit into her bottom lip as sadness filled her. Mystic looked up to find Serene staring at her.
“You weren’t meant to be together back then. Too m
