Chapter 24 - Hidden Conspiracies

Ramin made a peace sign with his hands, palms up. Despite his heart thumping in his chest, he responded calmly, “I'm not here to fight” A grin twisted on her lips under the hood, "So, what do you want, my prince?” “Who are you?” he asked. “I am your beginning,” she said, her voice soft but filled with an unsettling certainty, “And your end. I am your help, but yet your downfall. Ramin's patience was wearing thin as he scowled, “Let's stop the riddles, alright? Speak clearly” She approached him, moving slowly and methodically, much like a predator surrounding its victim. Her voice was hardly more than a whisper as she leaned in, her breath chilly against his skin, “You can pay no heed to me…. if you wish. It won’t change what’s to come” Refusing to be disturbed by her comments, he stared at her. Rather, a faint smile tugged at the corner of his lips as he tilted his head. “You struck my head quite forcefully the last time, you know. I woke up three days after, I myself w