Luella’s POV I stared deep into the Elder Guardian’s eyes. Her eyes that were once full of life is now red and puffy just like mine, she’s probably also been crying her heart out, grieving for her dear friend’s death. She is pale and has gotten thinner. I have not seen her for weeks since I have locked myself into this room. I bit my lower lip. Both of us sat on the edge of my bed. We were silent for a few minutes, and she took a deep breath and smiled at me—it was clearly a forced one. I quickly felt a pang on my chest upon seeing that forced smile on her face. “You have gotten thinner, Luella.” She said. I bit my lower lip and gripped the hem of my robe. I have locked myself inside of this dark room and neglected my own self that I have only noticed just now that my robe has actua

