The Barter Novel Sierra and Xavier

---- was over, but the princess's next words sliced through the silence with precision One more thing, Alecia, Zariyan said, her tone sharp, her head tilted slightly as if weighing her words.

She didnt turn around, her back a shield of authority Alecia stiffened, her heart pounding in anticipation.

I've noticed the way your eyes linger on him, Zariyan continued, her voice colder now, her words measured yet carrying a hidden edge.

Alecias eyes snap up to her and her breath caught in her throat.

Him.

She didn't need to be told twice, they both knew who it was.

Damien.

But how did she came to know? ---- Chapter 503 Chapter 503 II don't" Alecia opened her mouth to protest, but Zariyan held up a hand, silencing her.

Don't insult my intelligence, Zariyan interrupted, finally turning to look back at her over her shoulder.

Her brown eyes locked onto Alecias with an intensity that made a chill travel down her spine.

[ see more than most people think I do.

And I'm telling you, its not the time.

Alecia swallowed hard, her lips parting to respond, but no words came She was guilty.

And Zariyan knew it.

Don't let your emotions drag you into a storm you cant weather.

---- Focus on surviving, Alecia.

On helping those who need you.

Anything else? Its a luxury you can't afford right now.....

however if you both survive this.

Tf one day the world goes back to how it used to be? I give you the permission.

I- I hope you will love him...

like I couldn't.

Alexia stills.

Did she really- Her heart thuds in her chest.

Alexia thought Zariyan was kidding but her eyes show no humour, if anything.noveldrama

They looked sad.

Zariyan turns around to leave when Alexia speaks.

Her voice desperate.

Why are you saying that? Damien loves you like crazy! He is-" He loved His Princess , Alecia.

And I am afraid I am no longer her.

One has to do a lot of things to survive? And T had to murder my old me to stand here today.

Take care.

---- With that, Zariyan gave her a soft smile and then she turned sharply on her heel and stepped out into the night, leaving Alecia standing in the dim light of the tent, her emotions a chaotic tangle of fear, dispair, and a sting she couldn't quite name.

The flap of the tent swayed in the breeze as Zariyan walked away and Alecias feet stagger back.

Focus on surviving.

But if you both live? Love him.

Love him like I couldn't Somewhere behind her words, Alecia could sce that Zariyan still loved Damien.Iis love wasn't one sided.

She didnt betray him.

Zariyan cleared the fog, she Alecia needs to focus on saving as many lives as she right.

Right now could What was she thinking running away like that? How can she be so childish? How can she give up on this