“I must admit, Adrelle, I thought you would have learned now.” A raspy, chalky voice sounded from behind her. Though the voice was quiet, and calm, Adrelle was stricken with panic.
“It isn’t what you think, Kier.” Adrelle said. Her voice was just above a whisper.
“Such a waste, don’t you think?” Kier asked, resentment creeping slowly into his voice.
“If what?”
“We kill you.” Kier was calm again as he spoke the evil words. He had seen many people die. The girl wasn’t any different. There were others, always others, to be hunted down.
“Let us go inside,” She suggested, “where we might be able to discuss this without the sun messing with our minds.”
Kier led Adrelle inside, out of the sun. “It wasn’t wise of you to be outside.” He said menacingly.
“It will not happen again.” Adrelle said, hanging her head. Her light brown hair fell in a waterfall around her face.
“Once Delano gets done with you, I should think not. He will hear about this.” Kier grinned.
“No. Please, Kier no! I am begging you, don’t do this to me.” Adrelle fell to her knees. Her left hand instinctively traced the many scars on her right arm.
“You have left me with no choice.” Keir said. Adrelle would have to escape now. Time was running out, she wouldn’t last much longer. One side would eventually win if she stayed, and Adrelle knew it wouldn’t be her.
Night came, and Delano hadn’t come for her. Had he forgotten? Was he drunk on gold, as he often was? It did not matter, she would make her escape.
She bolted out of the house. Keir would hear, but if she ran fast enough…..
She reached the stables in record time, being careful not to make any noise. She tossed her black cloak off, got on her horse, and rode away towards the North Star. She remembered Thane’s letter to her.
My Dearest Sister Adrelle,
Leave when night falls, and follow the North Star until day. Stop at the yellow farm-house on the side of the road. Give my name there, you will be treated well. He was a friend of mine, you know. I once did him a great favor. Ride another night, not until dark settles. Your skin is a siren call to the hunters. Stop at The Red Quill Inn, Again, give my name and yours. I have paid for a night there for you. Ride a final day. At a break in the trees, there is a path. Follow it until you reach a cave. There I will see you again, my sister. Hurry now, don’t leave us to wait. Show this to no one. Remember, the night is your friend.
Your Loving Brother,
Thane
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It's boring, tedious, repetetive and not a good start at all. Write about someting else. Also, be careful not to squash the grasshoppers: proper dialogue punctuation is a must!
