ELENA
Elena, we have to leave. Blake’s urgent tone thrilled through my mind. You heard what your father is going to do if he finds us.
I dragged my feet. I didn’t want to go. Planting the seed wasn’t good enough. No, I won’t leave without knowing for sure that Goran will die.
Then how? he asked as we hid in our confined space inside the wall.
My mother flashed through my mind. The enchantment was wearing off.
Are you insane?
She is our last hope, Blake. I could plead, tell her the truth. You saw her. This is what she wants.
No, your father gave us a direct order not to go to your mother. Seeing her was a plus. You can forget about speaking to her. Elena, you don’t know the state your mother is in.
She is my last hope now, I retorted.
My mind was set. Blake didn’t like it, but he h
