EDVIN
I sat on the edge of my bed, just staring at the wall like it would suddenly give me answers. My head was pounding, and my chest felt heavy. It had been weeks now... and there was still no sign of Ariana.
I ran a hand through my hair, sighing loud and deep. Every day was starting to feel the same. I’d send scouts out, I’d question rogues, I’d check the borders again and again, but still nothing. I didn’t want to give up. I couldn’t give up. Not when I had this weird feeling in my chest that she was still out there, somewhere, waiting for me to come find her.
A soft knock came at the door. I didn’t answer. I didn’t feel like talking to anyone. But the door opened anyway, and my sister, Elena, stepped in.
“Edvin, are you still moping in here?” she asked, her voice soft but a little
