Chapter 72

Talin fidgeted on her feet. Never had she wanted to run so badly. Never had she wanted to move so fast. The irony of it was she didn't want to run away. The person standing before her was the one she wanted to run to. To be beg. To hold. To say she was sorry.

"I cannot teach," was all that she could mutter. Words have failed her once more. "I'll repay you with my life when the time comes."

Brielle's fingers twitched. "You'll what?"

A drop of water hit Talin's forehead....