Chp 18 Pt. 4 Maliyah’s Choice

Maliyah

I’ve been siting here in the dark, in the fetal position, for who knows how long. I failed. I didn’t trust my true mate, I got Accalia killed and I am sure I died. I let Luca trick me even though I knew deep down not to trust him. That tiny bit of doubt I had I ignored and I can’t fix it. Just as I have given up on everything I feel something nuzzle my back.

‘Don’t give up child,’ I hear through the mind link.

I turn and find a silver dragon staring down at me. I know instantly it’s Ryuu.

‘Am I dead?’

‘Not unless you choose to be,’ he replies as he turns to walk away.

I get up and follow him as a white light appears in front of us. As we get close the white light surrounds me and I find myself in the Serene Meadow. Ryuu stops and lays down the river where I f