#Chapter 30 Layers of Silence

Ember I feel the familiar spike of Nara’s irritation as I get ready for my day. Arguing with Nara before the sun has risen has become my new normal. “You need to talk to him.” Nara’s voice penetrates through my thoughts and I can’t help but sigh. “I do talk to him,” I mutter aloud, pulling my hair into a tight knot. “Usually about maps and patrol schedules.” “You know that’s not what I mean.” I do my best to ignore the voice, yanking on my boots with more force than is probably strictly necessary. “You’re right next to him every day. That could mean something if you’d just-” He’s the one who putting distance between us, not me. I have made my choice not to reveal myself, but he is the one who is cold. “Maybe someone else is influencing his attitude.” I can’t help but scoff at the thought of Prince Kaine being influenced by anybody. Who would that be? Nara doesn’t answer directly, but I can feel her unease. It matches same energy that’s been threading through my own