A Single Tear 

YILEYNA

Raiden had told Charlene and me to head below deck soon after that, I didn’t see Theon again. Hours had passed, and when I felt the ship slow and the coldness grow, I knew we had probably reached the pass. 

“I’m just going to go check on how things are.” I told Charlene, standing up. 

“You shouldn’t go out there, it’s dangerous.”

 “I told them to take the pass, I should be up there. There’s a split several miles in, I just want to make sure they know where they are going.” 

“You told the captain that already.” She protested, clearly not wanting me to go up. 

“I know, but just in case. Don’t worry, I’ll be fine, my queen.” I gave her my best innocent smile, wanting her approval, and after a moment she sighed. 

“Fine!” She crossed her arms, huffing in annoyance. I winked at her before opening the door, leaving her with the book that she had been reading. 

“I need a book prince to come to life and keep me company.” Charlene pouted as I was about to shut the door. 

“Oh? Who’s the charmer in that one?” I asked curiously.

 “Declan of House Storm. He is perfect, cocky and mocking, yet charming.” Charlene sighed dreamily. 

 “Ah, His Caged Princess.” I smiled before shutting the door and walking down the hall, unable to stop the shiver that ran through me. 

Goddess! It was freezing out here.

I rubbed my arms which were only covered in the thin white cotton of my top. I climbed up onto the deck and looked around. Everyone who was here was silent, so silent that I could hear the water rippling loudly.

 The few lanterns that were alight didn’t help much against the darkness that enveloped us. A few of the men were holding weapons as they looked out at the looming ice mountains that were beginning to close around us. Madelia and Sam were scanning the surroundings sharply, as if ready to use their powers if needs be.

I saw Theon standing next to Flynn at the helm, and I walked towards them. The sound of my heels against the floor and the creaking of wood made a few of them glance at me. The silence was deafening, I could hear my own heartbeat. 

“You should be below deck.” Theon’s cold voice came without even turning towards me.

“I just wanted to make sure we take the correct turn ahead. There’s two, the other one will be too narrow.”

“We know that.” Theon replied, his voice suddenly sounding much colder,

walk away, when I made the mistake of looking into his smouldering

me, I hated how I couldn’t live without him, I hated how I wanted his arms

I heard took place years ago.” Raiden

I asked, curious to hear it

watched him scan

I heard of the mountain pass. A long time ago, one of the most haunting tragedies of the sea took place right here. Apparently, a siren single handedly took out all the passengers and crew on board,

sharply, glancing at

scratched his jaw. “But it’s hearsay, it isn’t confirmed it

which was towards

only a few sirens who would have that

very sea and even the weather to

imperials. The one family that rules the seven seas…” Flynn

about omens, come on,

quietly to Flynn, his voice as emotionless

path he had just taken with

blinked, shaking my head to clear it. I walked over to him, keeping a good three feet between us and leaned against the edge of the boat, tilting my head so I

I couldn’t say upset or stressed; he would

“Tense or something.”

his eyes meeting mine.

is an adventure that one day we can tell others about. You know werewolves prefer

 

experiences a

not understanding why suddenly anger

getting angry. I hated it, and it only told me that I was right. Avoiding Theon was the smartest thing to do. If I had to be careful

of contempt as he looked me

Are they a

I frowned. 

one died. That’s why I said they were adventures… Theon, what’s

He replied coldly, looking away, running his hand through his hair. Something was wrong even if he didn’t

 “Ok, if you just want to talk ever… I’m here.” I said hesitantly, pushing away from the edge, I turned away when he called

“Yileyna.”

back towards him. He was still

“Hmm?”

said to Charlene, it wasn’t right.” He replied, glancing up at the towering mountains. My eyes widened in surprise, I wasn’t expecting that from him. I remained silent. If he wanted to apologize, then I

know it doesn’t justify what I said, but my

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