ITHRA

“Ithra! Please, help us!” My mother screamed as she burned alongside my sisters. 

My eyes were red with tears as I helplessly watched the fire devour them while they screamed for help. I couldn’t come close to them. I got held by Athaliah and Azriel - who refused to leave me as the others burned every hut in the Celtz clan.

“Please. Stop it, I already pledged my life to him, I already agreed to help him! Please, just spare their lives. I beg of you.” I cried,

“It was stupid of you to think I will let these scoundrels live. You are lucky you are still alive. Had...