[MUSIC RECOMMENDATION: NOCTURNE IN E-FLAT MAJOR, Op. 9, No. 2" ~FRÉDÉRIC CHOPIN]
.....FEW HOURS EARLIER...
Larel stood up from her kneeling position and went to stand in front of Kitanna. "The mouse wants to help Almaria escape, possibly tonight. She came to me, but I told her that I am too scared to help out," she spoke her words carefully, trying not to utter any lies to the princess.
Kitanna tilted her head, "Why? You helped with Axilla, so what's the difference?" Her eyes pierced into Larel's soul.
"I don't want to betray you anymore. It was a moment I regret the most; I shouldn't walk in that path anymore," Larel replied, pressing her lips.