Amala POV
“It’s only a legend, I think. But that prince gave me strength to go on and not break under their torture. I feel sorry for him, if he’s real and he’s out there. He must be hurting and very lonely. Do you think maybe Cayden is hurting, that’s why he gets so angry?” I ask and they all just nod. No one says a word, they just look down with their heads bowed. I sit up as much as my body would allow and squeeze Isa and Val’s hands, whose still holding mine
“Hey don’t be sad for the prince. If he was able to survive that for so long then he’s strong, maybe stronger than he knows even. You know what the best part of the story is?” I ask and Isa chuckles wiping her tears and meeting my gaze, well the half that works.
“No dear” she says and again I have this overwhelming urge to hug h
