~Trust Wary In The Eyes~

ELRICH

Guards appeared almost instantly, surrounding Kian. He didn’t resist as they dragged him out. But before he left, his eyes met mine.

"Decide quickly," he said. "Or she’ll decide for you."

I turned to her immediately "Don’t listen to him," I breathed. "He’s lying. He has to be."

She didn't answer, she simply looked at where the mark burned.

Later on, I paced the council archives, the air was filled with the scent of old parchment. Candlelight ...