Tied

After sweeping her intent gaze over the numerous numbers of black crystals before her, Evie lifted her hands and stared at them. Remembering what the light fae had told her earlier, she only needed to touch the crystals and command the fae within to awaken. She was thankful that all she needed to do was touch them for them to be freed and not carry out some complicated ritual or even use her blood. But Evie still could not help but hesitate.

The light fae seemed to have read the hesitation on her face again and she was about to speak but Evie spoke first.

"What is your name?" she asked, as she could not be referring to her in her mind as 'the light fae'. The light fae then gave a small bow of her head as she introduced herself.

"I am Zanya, princess."

"Zanya…" Evie uttered her name and the light fae lifted her face. "I understand you wanted me to free all your comrades as soon as possible, but I will need some time to speak with my men first."