The Final Word

Elira

The cutting mockery in Liora’s voice instantly sliced through me, but I fiercely refused to give her the satisfaction of seeing me completely break. My chest ached intensely from Kael’s sharp rejection, yet I fiercely forced myself to stand tall and firm. I wiped the streaming tears from my face with the back of my trembling hand, instantly steadying my breath as my heart loudly pounded in my chest.

I tried to walk away quickly, desperate to instantly escape before her ...