The three friends arrived at Wildridge Manor to visit Oriana where her anticipation centered not only on unraveling the mystery behind her nightmares but also on obtaining medicine for her grandfather.
Settling into the open lounge, they made themselves comfortable amidst the ambient chatter.
"You seem weary," observed Yorian, his gaze fixed on Oriana.
Before she could respond, a voice beside her interjected, "We are a newly married couple. Isn’t it normal for her to look tired?"
Oriana shot a glare at Arlan, baffled by his perpetual rudeness towards Yorian. Their exchanges never seemed to veer from the acerbic.
Yorian countered with a mocking smirk, "I believe that is the case."
"Lady Evanthe shall we go somewhere so these two can continue spitting poison at each other?" Oriana interjected, her patience wearing thin. She was eager to assist her grandfather, not to endure this banter.
Evanthe chuckled in response, "Shall we?"
"No need," Arlan interjected, "Please continue with the purpose of your visit."
With Evanthe’s guidance, Oriana delved into the details of the remedy they had devised for her nightmares.
"...so, Prince Arlan acts as a shield to prevent their intrusion," Evanthe concluded.
Oriana nodded in comprehension, only to be interrupted by Arlan’s declaration, "It’s clear now, isn’t it? We are destined to be together from the outset."
She offered a slight nod, internally sighing, ’How much more indebted to him must I become?’
"Will they take me away even if I don’t want to go there?" Oriana asked, her voice tinged with uncertainty.
"Instead of whether they will take you away, are you certain you’ll never desire to go there, or can you hold onto that determination indefinitely? The future remains uncertain; we cannot discount the possibility of you embracing where you truly belong. What matters is how events unfold and where they lead you. Everything hinges on destiny. So, I advise you to brace yourself for whatever may come your way," replied Evanthe with a thoughtful tone.
Oriana felt a surge of anxiety but fought to maintain composure. Arlan offered a reassuring pat on her hand. "Whatever happens, I’ll stand by your side to protect you. Do not worry about anything."
"Moreover, there might be a day when you would want to go there so you can seek answers to your previous life. One can never part with where they truly belongs," Evanthe commented.
Oriana nodded gratefully, then heard Sierra break her silence with a more serious inquiry. "Oriana, have you noticed any changes in your body or any impact on your vitality?"
At Sierra’s words, Oriana’s heart skipped a beat, her hand trembling lightly under Arlan’s touch. "No, I haven’t felt anything amiss yet," she replied calmly.
"Hmm, that’s a relief. But if you ever sense anything unusual, please inform us immediately," Sierra urged.
"I will," Oriana affirmed.
Arlan glanced at her but said nothing. freёweɓnovel.com
"I wanted to discuss something else, Lady Evanthe," Oriana spoke, shifting the conversation.
"Please, go ahead," Evanthe assured.
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