Kayra's POV

I took a deep breath, trying to calm myself, but the emotions raging in my heart were difficult to suppress. I looked at Darwis with eyes full of worry and confusion.

"Darwis, I need more than just promises. I need real action," I said in a voice that was starting to rise.

"I told you, I will try, Kayra," he answered in a firmer tone. "But you also have to give me time."

"Time? How much longer? I've been waiting and being patient, but every time there's a problem, you always come back to thinking about Kate!" I started to feel hopeless and frustrated. "What really happened, Darwis?...