I decided to write back knowing that I owed it to him and I knew that it wasn't like a lot was going on here. I had to get ready for the Winter Fete so close by but I just didn't want to risk anything. I knew that there was time before the day of the Fete but I just had so much on my mind. So I started to write to him about what I wanted to.

Dear Nico,

I never really thought about how much I smile and maybe my eyes don't match how I feel. I guess being that nine years of secrets has been the burden I have carried. No one knew that I was a Dual Summoner until I didn't have a choice but to be known. General Kirigan gives me my space but I can't fully say that this is all my choice. My teacher is a bit strict but she is the only way I can get these letters to you I believe. I don't know if he or the Grisha who tends to me during the day will intervene. She warns me I might have to go after Morozovas Stag someday but only a skilled tracker could find it. From what you told me you would be the skilled tracker that could find it. So if orders come up to find the Stag, you must come to the little palace and find me.

-Amira

I made sure to put that letter in my journal knowing that Genya could come anytime. As I opened the other letter wondering who it was from I smiled when I recognized the handwriting and I caught the item that fell from the letter. As I read over it knowing it was my father's handwriting.

Dear Amira,

Word spreads fast and now people are already calling you Sankta Amira, I know you don't believe in being a saint. Still, I had this locket passed down to me when I was old enough and now you have it. Inside is the name of Every Sun Summoner in our family that is alive or dead. I am also aware that Baghra told you of my agreement with her, I never thought Aleksander Morozova would have become the man he is now. Be careful my daughter, if he gets Morozovas stag he could turn this arrangement into something much worse. When the time comes to look for the Stag I will help you find it.

-Love Father

I looked over that name as I knew that I hadn't known the last name of Aleksander till now. I ran that thought through my head about what my last name could be if I did marry him. Not only that he had the same name as the creator of the amplifiers. I knew that there were always going to be risks but I looked at the locket as I opened it seeing the names of everyone and then I noticed at the bottom was my name that was in Father's handwriting.

I'll be careful father when it comes to Aleksander. I just need to get through this and hope the stag is never found. I thought as I started to write to my father.

Dear Father,

Sankta Amira? I think people are just looking for someone to find hope in and a Dual Summoner who can bring the light is just something for them to look at. Most people seem more interested in the light than my tidemaker abilities. I get why with the light being able to tear down the fold but I really don't want to be the one to take it down. I wanted to be just Amira but that is no longer an option with everything that has happened. It's lonely being here alone, the only one of my kind but I suppose Baghra and Aleksander know that feeling being the last two shadow summoners. Baghra has prepared me well so he can't manipulate me with any of the lies he would give to the other girls. When that day comes for the Stag, we can go look for it together.

-Love Amira

I put those letters away knowing that I had to be sure that they got sent out. I knew that everyone else was blinded by his lies, the names that he was going by and I was the only one awake to see the truth. I took my sketchbook and snuck out of my room going to Baghra's training area making sure no one saw me as I was walking. I wore the Kefta to make sure that I could get there. When I arrived there I knocked on the door to make sure that she knew it was me as she soon opened the door.

"Amira." Baghra said

"I need these sent out." I said as I got in my sketchbook and handed her the letters "Please Baghra."

"Of course but you should be careful of those he's convinced." Baghra said

"Which is why I didn't ask Genya to do this, I don't know how much I can trust her. I know I am drawn to him but every girl is drawn to him in their own way." I said

"I taught you a bit too well to notice things others would not but I had to make sure he could not manipulate you into a slave." Baghra said

"If he would try I would fight back." I said

Baghra let me in for a bit and I relaxed in there knowing that no one knew I snuck out of my room. I wasn't supposed to be out except for preparing for the Fete but who cared. I ended up sketching a bit in my sketchbook as I knew there was nothing better going on. Baghra seemed to be plotting something but I knew that there was a lot going on.

"Thinking of Morozovas stag?" I asked

"We cannot let him obtain that kind of power if it is found." Baghra said

"The only one who could possibly find it would be Nico." I said

Baghra looked at me when I said that and I looked at her knowing she didn't know that I knew a tracker. "The friend I had an argument with, he's a tracker. His group in the first Army says he's the best able to track anything." I said, "I warned him about the stag and come to find me if they find it."

"Well you think five steps ahead of Aleksander, he won't like that." Baghra said

"The Tracker has his loyalties not to him but to the king." I said, "I just know how to convince him to be loyal to me."

"Maybe you are a good match for my son." Baghra said

"I know how to think ahead of him because of you, I am not persuaded like the others. Like Zoya." I said

Zoya disliked me no matter what but I kept my distance from her for good reason, I knew that I had not seen her in two days. I wouldn't have a chance to avoid her tomorrow but that was tomorrow's problem. I would have to get my routine down for the Fete but I knew Aleksander was leaving soon if he hadn't already left. I finished a sketch then headed out knowing I hadn't really done a lot today but I was going back to my room.

Guess I will just see him when he returns, I knew this was going to happen. I thought

I turned a corner to the west wing of the little palace where my room was near his war room. I was almost there when I saw his doors open and he walked out. I moved quickly before he noticed tossing my sketchbook into my room and closed it seeing him come out. He noticed me as he approached seeing I was standing there.

"Amira." Aleksander said

"Hello, you're leaving for the north again, correct?" I asked

"Yes, some fights come up and I need to go to check on another group of the first army." Aleksander said

"I guess I will see you when you get back." I said

I saw his smirk form as he leaned into me and kissed me, as I returned the kiss knowing every time he did this my heart beat faster. It lasted for a few minutes before he pulled away and placed a hand on my cheek. I could see he had something on his mind as I put my hand over his and closed my eyes with a smile.

"You don't need to worry about the Fete, I'll help with your performance." Aleksander said, "I've been thinking maybe there are others like you out there. A Dual summoner, maybe not with light but the elements of Inferni and Tidemaker."

I opened my eyes hearing his words that there might be others like me out there as I had my doubts when it came to Dual summoners like me. I was one of a kind Dual Summoner being Sun and Tidemaker.

"Only the Saints would know." I said

"Speaking of Saints. Have you heard people are now calling you-" Aleksander started but I cut him off "Sankta Amira." I said

"You've heard about it?" Aleksander said

"I got a letter from my father, he heard about it and mentioned it in his letter." I admitted

"I wish I could take you with me again but I think you're needed here." Aleksander said

"I should do more training with Baghra. Every chance I get with her is better for our chances to destroy the fold." I said

"What about the stag? Your thoughts on an amplifier?" Aleksander said

"I don't want to rely on a myth amplifier that is impossible to find. I need to work harder and get better, you're a walking amplifier so if I struggle you can help me." I said

Aleksander kissed me again from those words and I leaned in kissing him back knowing his ego grew if I relied on him. I just knew how to make this relationship work for the both of us so he hears what he wants to hear that I need him. I knew that there was no way I couldn't tear down the fold without an amplifier someday but I was doing everything to distract him. We pulled away when we heard someone clear their throat and I saw Ivan as I blushed looking away.

"Ivan, is the carriage ready?" Aleksander asked

"Yes, General." Ivan said

"Good." Aleksander said then he looked at me as I looked at him then he looked at Ivan "Have a heartrender tell Marie and Nadia they are to be Amira's guards while she's in the little palace. We can't take any risks with leaving Amira here and not many of our Inferni, Tidemakers, or Squallers would probably care to keep her safety in mind."

Ivan looked curious and then he looked at me as I crossed my arms where he saw the ring on my hand. Unofficially we were considered engaged cause he hadn't properly done the proposal but I wasn't going around yelling about it. Ivan seemed to catch the hint of why it was important I had guards by my side now but I said nothing.

"Right away, General." Ivan said before leaving

"Does this make you happy Amira?" Aleksander asked

"Yes." I said with a smile "I trust Marie and Nadia with my life already. I am glad you think so too."

"Good then I will see you when I return." Aleksander said and then walked away.

Still two steps ahead, Marie and Nadia may listen to you but their loyalty may not entirely be to you. I thought

"Bye." I said before going in my room