EIGHTY THREE: Subterra

"I'm not the person you're looking for."

Kel meant it. Regardless of what kind of blood flowed through her veins, she would never be the person they wanted.

Lila shook her head. "I wouldn't be so sure about that."

No. Kel was sure.

It's true that she didn't really know who she was or where she wanted to go with her life now that Mevani had abandoned her, but she still knew who she wasn't.

The blue birds sang sweetly throughout the rest of the morning as Kel was left alone again. She'd been docile up until this point, mostly because she didn't fully understand her situation, but now she knew she had to make a move as soon as possible.

No matter how many times she thought it over, she was certain The Yellow Marguerite wouldn't willingly let her go, even if she convinced them she wasn't the next great ruler they were looking for.