Chapter 38: The Weight of an Oath ( 38 )
"Ellyn?"
"Yes, Mother?"
Her mother's gentle voice held a strong certainty, reminding Ellyn of an important truth.
"You know a pinky promise cannot be broken. It is a sacred oath."
Ellyn nodded, her smile bright and unwavering. "I know, Mom." She placed a hand over her chest, her eyes shining with belief. "Because he is my destiny."
Her mother looked at her daughter, a mysterious smile on her lips. In the dim light of the carriage, Ellyn's right eye glowed faintly, with strange patterns swirling inside—signs of something ancient.
Ellyn's voice was steady but strong. "With this oath, no man would dare take advantage of me."
She tilted her head, her tail swishing gently beneath her cloak. "They know how serious a pinky promise is. No one would dare break it... and those who try—" she paused, her smile still bright, "—will pay the price."
Her mother chuckled softly, amused by her daughter's confidence. The carriage rocked gently along the road, but inside, there was an unseen power—a promise that no man would dare to break.
"Are you sure he's the right man?" her mother asked, her voice warm with understanding.
Ellyn nodded quickly. "Yes, Mom. Besides... he's not from this world."