The warrior queen emily r king5/23/2023 ![]() ![]() Deven clings to me, dreading the same burden of time. Sunrise will soon reach the golden domes of the palace and sleepy Vanhi. “For you,” Deven says, his muscles relaxing around me. Promise me you’ll keep coming.” I could not bear for him to disappear. I haven’t seen anyone, but I’ve felt them.” “You cannot feel what I feel.” His tormented gaze climbs to mine. I sit on his lap and pull his wooden arms around me. His inner light is dimming, like the reflection of the moon compared to the glory of the sun. All day long I pray for the gods to free Deven. ![]() “We have to accept our fate.”Īt my lowest moments, I have almost succumbed to the same despondency. He must fill up, but his appetite has been decreasing. “You cannot be certain.” Deven sets the unfinished plate aside. We’ll find something soon.” None of us know whether our research will lead to a solution, yet I have faith. Ashwin and I are still searching every book in the city. Nor can I enter the labyrinth of shadows with him.ĭeven does not need to hear about my mundane days. ![]() I have tried to send rations and a lantern, but they disappear once he leaves. He does not have access to food or water in the under realm. He wipes his hands clean on the napery and eats the aromatic rice. I dare not shut my eyes or I will lose my ability to think. “Yes.” He nuzzles the tender spot beneath my chin. He is thinner and sallower than even yesterday. I assume he does not want them to see him this way. He has not asked for his family in many days. ![]()
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