NELISSA’S POV
It's been a few weeks since my episode of pain that landed me in Freda's care. My body retains no memory of my suffering at the time, but my mind still lingers in that day, recounting Lillith's story over and over again like a bad dream, as if to mentally entrench my desire to join up with Egckan's army.
In the time since my debacle, my bond with Lillith has deepened significantly. We have become inseparable. She comes around every morning without fail to help take some of the load off Rahlia.
Rahlia.
I'm in a much better place now with my best friend, but even I can see that there are still some knots to untangle between us. Rahlia had finally agreed to my decision—more like resigned to it, if I'm being honest. She is no longer mad at me but I can still see the strands o
