Chapter TwoLiliwen had swum for miles, further and further away from the palace she'd
called home all her life. She had made sure to avoid areas that she knew
would be heavily guarded, Siren's Rock especially. So instead she found
herself traveling east.
Nothing about her surroundings looked familiar anymore. But getting lost
wasn't a risk she needed to concern herself with. She, like all of her
people, possessed an immaculate sense of direction. No matter how many
times she'd change course, she always knew in the back of her mind where
home was. She'd find her way back with ease.
At first, she'd felt anxious, be it for another reason. Had someone noticed
her departure? Would she be intercepted and taken back home just like all
those years ago?
After her earlier disagreement wi
