Song for Elian's part of this chapter; Spellbound by Ghostly Kisses
Elian;
Alana stands beside the carriage like a helpless piece on a chessboard, and seeing her like this hurts.
It hurts so much.
She's the first friend I made when I got here. My first ally. My sister… Yet, I can not help her.
God, I hate this feeling.
My stomach feels a little tight, and I place a hand protectively under it.
"Even the little one doesn't want her to go," Elien whispers, and I struggle to swallow the tears biting my eyes.
The horses stamp impatiently, and I can't help but notice how everything about this feels so rushed. Too clean. Too final.
I stare at her and think, absurdly, that she looks smaller than she did yesterday. Is it just my emotions??
"Come here," I say, with my voice cracking before I can stop it.
Alana doesn't hesitate. She steps into my arms like she's been waiting for permission, and I pull her close, wrapping myself around her as if I can keep her safe here forever.
