With Xylon and Sylvan gone, Eva felt a wave of shame wash over her. She couldn't bear the thought of showing her vulnerability to anyone, especially not to Iclyn.
Quickly, she covered her face with her hands, hiding the tears that continued to fall. She needed to gather her courage, to stand tall once more and protect Sylvan .
Taking slow, steadying breaths, Eva forced herself to straighten her posture, to lift her head despite the weight of her emotions.
Eva wiped away her tears and turned to face Iclyn, her expression guarded yet resolute.
She rose from her seat and made her way to the door of the cabin. It had been a harrowing ordeal, from the moment she reunited with X and learned of his sinister motives, to witnessing Xylon's terrifying demeanor just now.
Eva's gaze fell upon Sylvan, who knelt on the ground before Xylon, his form trembling with exertion and fear.
