Chapter 6:
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Rath stared at Nefertina intently as he finished his tale, hoping to see at least some sparkle of recognition in her eyes, but none came. Nefertina sighed and squeezed her eyes shut for a moment, fighting back tears. Usually she wasn't one to show her emotions in front of anyone else, but she really didn't care who saw it this time.

"I...I'm sorry, but I truly don't remember any of this," she whispered sadly.

"Don't you have anything in your spells that could help her?" Natalie asked.

Rath shrugged. "I don't know. I've never run across anything like that, but I'll look again. All I know is that we will find some way, my dear. Don't worry," Rath said reassuringly, giving Nefertina's hand a little squeeze.

A small, quiet sigh escaped her and she lay her head on Rath's chest, her long smoke-black hair falling gracefully upon his arms.

"I hope so," she whispered, her voice barely audible.

"Trust me, my love," Rath comforted her.



TBC...Sorry this post is so short. Again, my Muse wasn't really offering much help.
~*Celestia Vitaria*~