Watching over Orenda as she sleeps, my mind replays all our discussions from the day. I find it almost impossible to comprehend that the same being whose darkness and hatred brought about my creation could create someone like Orenda, who has boundless compassion and understanding.
Despite all I have done, she holds no hatred in her heart for me and even seems to understand me better than I understand myself. She will never forgive the horrors Invidia forced upon her, yet she meant it when she said she doesn’t wish ill on her. I didn’t sense a shred of malice inside her, and I have to admit it feels so…peaceful.
I now understand why Zarseti said Orenda was meant to be the peace I yearned for. Zarseti made it clear that she never decides who belongs together. She is gifted with the ability
