Anna's POV

"Behold, the Tribrid!"

"Behold, the Tribrid!"

The people in the village are bowing to me and clamouring around me and Ethan. I feel so embarrassed, and uncomfortable with all these people rushing around me. It's all too much. I want to run away and hide. Then suddenly I see Miranda. A calm blanket of tranquillity surrounds me, I feel calm and relaxed. Miranda walks up to me and Ethan. She grabs my hand and leads us through the crowd.

"Tribrid. It's late now. I believe you should get some rest and recover your energy." I nod at her and follow as she leads Ethan and me back to...