Aftermath

After that, Zafir asked for some time to think for himself. Stella didn't have a chance to talk with him again as Hendrick brought her home with him to Valyenor the next day. 

They prohibited her from going to the temple again. Thus, her magic lessons were on hold.

"Stella! Are you alright? Did you get hurt? What happened?" their mother threw a lot of questions after hugging her. She checked her for injuries but saw none since the small burn scars on her, were hidden under her gloves and dress.

"I'm fine, Mother. Please don't worry," Stella assured her.

"I'm so relieved. What would I do if you got hurt again? The earthquake was quite strong and I heard it was strongest in the capital. I was so worried that you might have gotten injured," the duchess said.