Silent Battles

" Adrian, I feel like I am losing myself every day," Flora rumored, her voice pulsing as she leaned against a cold wave, an essence table in the dimly lit barracks common room." Every night, I fight these internal wars alone, and I wonder if the offerings have been worth it.".

Adrian's eyes, dark with remorse, locked with hers as he spoke in a low, agonized voice," Flora, I know I have burdened you with my guilt and my miscalculations. Every moment piecemeal from you is like an ...