-Arya-
The sudden loud ringing in my ear seemed to drown out everything else, leaving me disoriented and terrified.
"Did she- did she say-" Words came out, muffled.
I couldn't shake the feeling that this wasn't just some random occurrence. The timing, the words I overheard, and now his death, it all seemed too connected to be a mere coincidence. Something bigger than me was going on in Alerean, and I knew I was not going to run away now. I had to stay, there was no other way.
My eyes shifted to Blake, trying to find some reassurance in his presence, but my trembling body betrayed the fear that had taken hold of me. Was he murdered because of me? The weight of the situation pressed down on me, and my mind raced with thoughts.
What the f**k did he know about me that was significant eno
