Inviting Waters
As days passed, Tarah found herself just as busy as Ezekiel, assisting the monarch of Valcrez. Utilizing her ability of clairvoyance, she aided a woman named Dahlia upon Queen Mineah's request, which sometimes resulted in unexpected visions involving Devon's warlock, Zoran.
Dahlia was the reason Zoran had sold himself to Devon—to save her. Even now, Zoran continued to serve Devon out of fear of losing Dahlia. In many ways, Zoran mirrored Tarah's own struggles.
Letting out a heavy sigh, Tarah stared at the clear night sky from the roof terrace of Jade Palace. It was the perfect location for her to perform the teleportation spell. Though she had perfected it, she wanted to ensure there would be no hiccups when the time came. She needed to create portals at precise locations, so she meticulously tested her abilities.
Tarah rubbed her hands together, feeling the chill of the snowfall around her.