35AdieAdie paced the Council Room. After meeting with Hontak, Aura’s replacement for the Council, she decided to take the Rokis off. I know what Mother means about the heaviness now.
She eyed the Rokis on the table. A more urgent part of her wanted to put it back on. Waves of emotions consumed her—worry, sadness, fear I’m going to fail. You can’t do this. You’re too young!
She pulled at the white iridescent dress sleeves which came to a sharp point in the middle of her hand. I don’t want to feel this way anymore! She ran over to the table, grabbed the Rokis, and placed it back on her chest.
She whimpered as she inhaled, suppressing the negative feelings and vacating them from her mind. You are the Ruler. You will do great things. This is what her mother always spoke of, the feeling of c
