Chapter 49

Alina stood at the altar of the academy chapel. It was late into the evening, she picked this time because of the silence that accompanied it.

A single candle burned in front of her and the flame flickered against her face. The sadness in her face was overwhelming. 

The door creaked open but Alina didn't turn, she already knew who it was so she kept staring at the candle.

Footsteps echoed in the empty space then stopped beside her.

"You’re here,” Alina muttered. “I thought you wouldn’t come. I’ve been waiting for a while.”

Talia stiffened. She wanted to be anywhere but here. “I got your note. Why...