"Listen, Princess Meredith. Novara is not what it used to be anymore. Many of our brothers and sisters died from the assault. The worst that happened is that their bodies were not even left behind for us to bury. Your mother and father were also affected. Although they are alive, they are barely hanging in there."
"I don't understand, Ondine. What are you talking about?" My mother and father are…"
Edith asked, unable to comprehend what Ondine was saying. Or maybe she just refused to believe and accept it.
"Aurelia is still alive, but I am sure you must have felt it by now. She has been weakened and forced into slumber in the crystal glades to regain her power. Eldrin isn't much better either. But they are both still alive." Ondine added.
She stretched her hands and cupped Edith's face, her thumb gently stroking her cheek with all the tenderness that she could afford.
