In a forest with thick towering trees, their branches intertwining to form a natural canopy that shielded those beneath them from the harsh sunlight. The wind howled through the dense foliage, making the leaves rustle. Birds chirped in the distance, their songs an opposition to the heavy sorrow weighing on Sorayah's heart.
Lady Arata had asked Liam to escort her to the place of Lily's burial, but Sorayah hadn't expected it to be in such a wild and untamed forest. It wasn't just a secluded grove, it was a hunting ground for beasts. The guards had already fought off several creatures that lurked in the shadows, and now they stood at full alert, weapons ready, eyes scanning the dense vegetation for any sign of movement.
