BY NOON, Rebekah entered Vaelora's chambers.
“Lora?” She stepped inside, dressed simply in a lilac gown, her eyes filled with quiet concern. “You weren't down for breakfast today. Again.” she added. “Is something wrong?”
"I'm fine, Bekah." Vaelora muttered, taking a sitting position on the bed.
"But you don't look like you are." Rebekah sighed, walking toward the bed to join Vaelora. Once she sat, she locked eyes with a tired looking Vaelora, and spread her arms open.
That familiar gesture brought tears to Vaelora's eyes, as she dived into her friend's embrace.
"You have no idea how much I've missed you." She sniffled, and Rebekah gently patted her on the back.
"I missed you even more, Lora." Rebekah whispered, her hold tightening around Vaelora.
"Then why did you forget about me
