I knew it had happened from the moment I woke. She wasn't at my side. She was gone. I knew why.
Today was going to be a hard day.
The weather was fitting, soft rain, more a mist than anything else, blanketed the entire city. I dressed slowly, in my best robes. The one's I hated wearing, but this was different. I needed to look my best. I needed to be my best.
I left my room, and made my way to the Royal Quarters.
I knocked on Anna's door.
She opened, sleepily. It was early.
I told her what happened.
She began to cry.
I held her, keeping my tears from joining hers. It was near impossible, but I needed to be strong. Especially for today.
Anna dressed, black, her face veiled, as was custom.
We left the palace. Ilargia summoned a barrier above us.
We were joined by others, dressed in black, as we made our way to the temple.
He was gone.
A grim, black robed initiate nodded at me as we passed. I put my hand on his shoulder.
