Bella POV
Whispering Pillars
This chapter is dedicated to msmall, for all her unflinching support that keeps me writing.
I wanted to break down into tears, but it would serve no purpose. I hated everything that had happened so far with me. I had only tried to help, but somehow no matter what I did, it was not good enough. I had been so intent on saving Rob, I had forgotten that I was speaking to a stranger in a magical land full of nasty surprises.
I looked at the beautiful fountains and then at the statue of Cintra.
'Show me the way, Cintra....' I thought desperately, 'I don't want to end up like you. Please show me a way out....'
I reached across and touched the jewels on the statue. They glowed a deep, dark red, almost like they had a life of their own.
"They are the source of his power you know!" said a voice behind me.
