“Kit, my I ask a question?”

“But of course.”

“The courtship between Kelly and Bette why did it end?” Hearing Kellys name the hair on the back of Kits neck stood at attention. It had been ten years since the name had last graced her ears a name she believed had traveled with the wind.

“Kelly, what brings her to mind, “she asks in response trying to press time from answering.

“It is the one topic Bette avoids from giving answer.”

“And you assume I do.”

“No, apologies I——–.”

“Is it the thought that continues to plague your heart and mind?”

“Yes.”

“Your revelation of fear of my sister finding affection in the arms of another it is Kelly you speak of?”

“I have spoken with no thought I should not press you for such information, “she says shoving a small shovel into the soft soil of her garden in preparation of planting more seeds. Kit wanting to speak further on the matter refrains as she believed the revelations should come from out the mouth of Bette herself.

“You should not fill head with such thoughts Kelly was the past and you’re the future.”

“Yes, I know again my thoughts have not been clear since she left my side, “she says cutting her off, “I must head inside in preparation for dinner. Kit watching her walk inside prayed she moved from wounded heart. Once inside preparing dinner became a fond memory as she headed into her bedroom closing the door behind her. Kneeling down she pulls a small box from under the bed then opens it. Staring into the contents of the box a tear falls from her eye.

After burying Urena both Alice and the Kai head back to where their horses await. During that time Alice sought glimpses of the Kai hoping to receive any sign she would not cause her no harm and see her to safety. But there was none. She spoke no further words nor shown any emotion Alice fear grew stronger as she did not know where she currently stood. Mounting her stallion with Ate by her side the Kai checking her reigns is focused with Alice far from thought. Not knowing what lay ahead Alice was willing to accept her fate as is.