"It's a good thing ...I...gave....you that herb. I was scared you couldn't take that ruthless guard....but they turned out to be seven of them. You, my weak friend...would have surely died" Alva said and forced a smile.
"Don't cry...I had it coming...." She added and slowly raised her hands to Hadena's cheek.
"A day will come and you will be set free. The slaves will have their freedom...and you will surely find someone who wouldn't take you like an animal"
"Try...try...try not to get in trouble... I won't be here any...." Alva's hands dropped from Hadena's cheeks and that was the last time she had her speak.
Once again, Hadena thought of dying, but her friend had already sacrificed her life for her. She had to live for the two of them now and she did so boldly.
She survived not b
