Sophia’s POV

Based on what Aunt Mia said, apparently we’re near the woods that connect Bloodbury and the demilitarized zone. After Dame Xianth dropped those words on us, Carter and I did not utter a single word.

How could we? And what will we say? I was afraid to make some mistakes and potentially offend her, so I just kept quiet. Besides, if it were me, I would rather accept silence than comfort.

Maybe that was also what Carter thought, since he just nodded after what the Dame said. But.. We were both surprised. Who wouldn’t be?! They managed to suppress Dame Xianth!

The demilitarized zone is a wide piece...