She walked away fast and did not turn to acknowledge someone calling her name. Neera increased her pace, hoping whoever it was wouldn't follow her. She didn't go up to her chambers where she could easily be found, and instead, took a left and landed in the empty throne room.
Tears quaked to be released behind her eyes, and she blinked them back, taking deep inhales and exhales to steady herself. Her head resumed a slight throb, and she massaged her fingers to it to will it away. Something prickled on the skin behind her neck, snaking its way down her body.
When she turned around, she froze on the spot.
He was cloaked in the same darkness of the night.
The creature floated to her; she wanted to run, but her feet were glued to the ground. Something was wedged in her throat when she wanted to tear out a scream. The creature advanced, all smoke and shadows, and stopped before her.
