I watch as Theo’s ship slowly reaches the horizon. I can still feel the warmth of his embrace, and his words still echo in my heart.

‘No one can take your place, Kaiya.’

I let out a rush of air as I hold back my tears. He’s only been away for a while and I am missing him already.

And so I watch as the ship eventually disappears from my sight. At the same time, Inanna reaches for my hand.

“I heard that you will be doing a ritual today. Just inform me if you need help,” she says and leaves me and Seth alone on the balcony.

I turn...