Chapter 102: 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.
"It would be nice to feel his warmth," Tarah mused, thoughts of Ezekiel’s comforting presence flooding her mind. Her cheeks flushed, and she quickly covered her face with her hands. She was here to practice her magic, not daydream about Ezekiel.
"I should focus," she reminded herself sternly, shifting her thoughts to her imprisoned brother. Guilt gnawed at her, knowing that she had been enjoying fleeting moments of happiness while her brother remained captive to Devon. She needed to keep her mind firmly fixed on her ultimate goal.
"Just a few more days, Levi," Tarah reminded herself, the looming day of separation from Ezekiel weighing heavily on her heart. Despite her inner turmoil, she knew that her actions were driven by the need to achieve her goals and, in the process, save Ezekiel’s life.
Tarah closed her eyes and focused on clearing her thoughts as she began to create a portal that would lead her to a place she wanted to go right now.
Unbeknownst to her, Ezekiel was watching from a distance....