Regret And Guilt

Jessamyn couldn't find a single trace of doubt on his face. He was worried, but he didn't doubt her words, and it made her heart swell with a mix of relief and love. "I too hope what I saw was wrong…"

"Oh, but I trust you," Jerrick responded, his voice unwavering.

He wasn't doubting a single thing Jessamyn said. But for her vision to come true, something terrible had to happen at the borders. He was determined to prevent it, to safeguard their future.

"Will you tell me everything you saw about the siege?" Jerrick asked gently. "Do you think the games led them into the palace? The banquet played a part, didn't it?"

Jessamyn hugged herself and closed her eyes, the dreadful images of the siege flashing through her mind, making her tremble with fright.