The Villain's Hero
“Anyway, how is Aien this morning? Much recovered?”
“He seems to be,” I searched her face, looking beyond the false smile. “Tarra…”
She shook her head. “Don’t worry yourself about my ramblings, Dae. Ah, look, there is Mother!” She turned and strode away.
I watched Tarra and our mother immediately fall to talking, pointing at the second monster. I knew that I could walk over and join them if I wished it, however, I was not as good as Tarra at tucking my emotions away, and our conversation had left me shaken. Just what did Tarra think she would need to sacrifice in order to end the monster plague and did she truly intend to fight the monsters in human form?