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Chapter 39: Denial

Arion fell to Reni’s feet, unable to hold herself up any longer.

Why was this happening? It seemed as in a matter of moments Arion’s entire world had collapsed upon her.

She felt Reni’s arms envelop her, triggering Arion’s sobs to increase until she lost her breath.

“Breathe,” came Reni’s voice in her ear.

She slowed down her breath and forced herself to take three deep, long breaths. Wiping her face, she took Reni’s offered hand and stood back up.

“I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have lost it like that.”

“Don’t be sorry, there’s been a lot to take in today. Now, tell me what happened.”

Arion took one more deep breath, preparing herself. “Stasha is gone. We arrived back, told the elders what had happened while the healers looked after Father. I went to check on Stasha and tell her the news. When I got there‚—" she choked back a sob.

“When you got there,” Reni offered, trying to help Arion continue.