Confess, You’re jealous!

"You guys head back to your rooms. I'm taking my wife to the Spring," Kai exclaimed, dismissing them as he emerged from the dungeons. Ren clung tightly to his hand, her grip unrelenting. For no reason, she was worried he might faint!

"Arkilla, are you sure about not going to the infirmary?" Ren asked.

"Totally fine." She drawled and paced back to leave.

"Alright," Agara replied to Kai, "but gather only those you trust in the meeting hall. I'll see you tomorrow morning. We need to discuss this. Those shackles were unlocked."

Kai turned to Ren, his voice low. "Let's get out of here before they drag us into another commotion."

They slipped behind the castle, miles away from the buildings where a cave nestled in the heart of jagged rocks came into view. Ren had never ventured to this part of the castle before. As they climbed the black, rocky steps, she asked nervously, "Are you sure you're alright?"