*Kryzen*

I always hated waiting.

We were supposed to leave the valley that morning, but the elders announced that some preparations still needed to be done, including crafting a weapon specifically for me. I suspected it was likely a dagger similar to the one they had given Briella.

I paced outside the healing center for a few minutes trying to calm my seemingly never-ending nerves.

I paused and forced myself to take a breath and think about the one person ...