Chapter Thirty Four

ELIAS' POV.

In my arms, I carried the passed out Scarlet with a heavy heart myself. I had lost the will to run. What I had seen in the cabin had struck my heart to the very depths. An arrow of sorrow pierced my heart and it seemed like my heart was swelling and getting bigger with each step I took, ready to explode.

What was even more sad and depressing was the pain that Scarlet had to go through when she awoke and asked about her mum. I feared she'd never be the same, I felt the pain and loneliness would eat deep into her heart. I felt the pain for Scarlet and there was nothing I could do about it.

I trudged back through the forest lifelessly, making my way slowly and steadily to the Palace as my own tears fell without my permission. I wasn't one to cry easily but my heart burned deeply and I couldn't help it.

Finally, I got to the Palace and the guards all stared at me in shock as I brought back Scarlet in my arms.

I got to the great hall, and everyone was present. The elders, the