Chapter 47: A Life of Her Own
“I’m ready. I think, Jacques.” Aeliana purred as she gently wrapped her arms around him. She knew that unpleasant memories were likely going to envelop her as she launched into the Ethereal Realm.
She didn’t wish to spoil their beautiful journey. But she knew that the Ethereal Realm, if she was going to come to a greater understanding of the Realm of Darkness, would have to come next.
“We can grow together within the Ethereal Realm, just as well as anywhere else. But tell me why you wish to go there even in spite of all that you have endured there, in your past?” Jacques inquired as he gave Aeliana a look of desperation and quiet pleading.
“I have never desired a life of my own until I met you. Before we became acquainted… I just didn’t have strong desires to build a life of my own. Something always felt distorted or missing from the sanctity that I so desired. It’s always been so sad for me.”