“Daiya remove hand I will not ask again, “she says speaking in a now irritated tone.

“Is she worth it?”

“She?”

“Yes, “staring eye to eye Danas heart rapidly beat against her chest. Not wanting to feed into uncertain assumptions she continues to stare with a baffled look on her face. It was her poor attempt to conceal her secret a while longer, a secret judging from the glare in her sisters eyes she already knew.

“I do not know the matter to which you speak!”

“What deformity of mind do you think I suffer from, “tightening her grip on her sisters arm she draws her so close they both could feel the warmth of each others breathe upon their noses, “Lara is she worth it?” Hearing her sister spill her secret from her tongue Daiya watched as all the color slowly drained from her face.

“Molly, “Shane calls after her following her into the main conference chamber in preparation for a meeting to discuss the progress of those who departed a few sunrises ago. She called upon her name numerous times only to receive silence in response. Since Carmens arrival Molly ceased every opportunity to ignore her not knowing where her thoughts laid Shane pressed upon her for answers.

“Molly, “she calls out again to know no answer. Molly continued with her duties placing books in the seats of those scheduled to attend. Not able to withstand the silence any further she grabs the remaining books in her hand placing them on the table.

“Shane have you lost mind!?”

“Yes, and reasonably so since Carmens arrival your mood has took a sour turn.”

“You speak with foolish tongue if you suggest I’m bothered by Carmens presence, “she says picking up the books continuing with her task.

“What else am I to think when I stand the object of your displeasure?”

“A false assumption.”

“Is it, “she says removing the books from her grasps yet again.

“I have a task to complete furthermore I have not the words nor desire to entertain such foolish thoughts, “she says walking around Shane positioning the books in their proper place, “Besides we all succumb to our desires eventually.”

“Succumb to our desires what is your meaning?”

“You perceive me to be a fool, “she says now raising her voice.