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

his arms around me… his lips

a morbid story about this area, one I heard took place years ago.” Raiden remarked, coming over and giving

to hear

him scan

to remember where I heard of the mountain pass. A long time ago, one of the most haunting tragedies of the sea took place right here.

asked sharply,

know the story.” Flynn scratched his jaw. “But it’s hearsay, it isn’t

glanced at Theon, who was silent. His back, which was towards

would have that much power.” Cleo

must have been from the imperial family then. They say they can control the very sea and even the weather to do their bidding.” Bobbie added, his voice

one family that rules the seven

talk about omens, come on,

to Flynn,

My gaze followed Theon, who was heading towards the back of the ship. He was acting strange… I couldn’t stop myself. Even when my legs began carrying me down the path he had just taken with my head screaming at me to stop, I didn’t. He was there, leaning against the side, his head

good three feet between us and leaned against the edge of the boat, tilting my head so I could

you ok? You seem…” I couldn’t say upset or

“Tense or something.”

that.” He replied, his eyes meeting mine. My heart skipped a beat and I nodded, looking away first.

about the journey? I have a good feeling that we’ll be ok, look we survived a siren attack and a Kraken attack. This is an adventure that one day we can tell others about. You know werewolves prefer land, so there

 

Are near-death experiences a game

I looked at him, not understanding

if I was taking an exam and one wrong word would result in him 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 around someone like this… then that

contempt as he looked me square

about those who die? Are they a part of the conquests

I frowned. 

died. That’s why I said they

looking away, running his hand through his hair.

 “Ok, if you just want to talk ever… I’m here.” I said hesitantly, pushing away

“Yileyna.”

skipping a beat as I turned back towards him. He was still looking

“Hmm?”

wasn’t expecting that from him. I

doesn’t justify what I said, but my intention was

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