The tension in the air felt like a tangible thing, wrapping itself around us as Thalira's parting words echoed in my mind. I could see the way Eileen's shoulders tensed, how her usual confident stride faltered just slightly as we left the dining hall.
My heart clenched at the sight. The weight of Thalira's threat wasn't something either of us could ignore, no matter how hard we tried.
As we walked side by side through the campus, I couldn't help but reflect on the confrontation. It was like a bitter taste in the back of my mouth that I couldn't quite wash away. Thalira's words had been like daggers, each one meant to cut deep, to sow doubt and fear. And the worst part was, I knew there was truth in what she had said.
Eileen was defying fate. The bond she was supposed to have with Thalira wasn't something to be taken lightly.
