“The bond of family blesses us with an immeasurable power. But we also must accept what comes with it. It gives us a responsibility to love without condition, without apology. We can never waver from the power of that bond, even if it's tested. The bond nourishes us, gives us strength. Without that power, we are nothing.”
In the shadows of the trees, Katerina followed Zachary's footprints leading her to his clan's hiding place in the midst of the dark forest. But, after some time she lost track of his footprints.
Where could he possibly have disappeared? Thought Katerina.
Suddenly she heard the scrape of metal on metal. Her hand tried to clamp on the hilt of her sword but she couldn't as the realisation dawned on her of not bringing it with her.
There it was again! There was no doubt
