Chapter 41 - Secrets of the Sacred

As the shadowy figure entered the window, her hood concealing her identity, the tense night air made Aryana's heart speed up. Aryana's mind was racing with possibilities as she automatically clutched the hilt of her blade. “Whoa, easy now tiger” a low, hushed voice whispered. Aryana's heart jumped with delight as the figure entered the moonlight and revealed her face. "Nythara!" Aryana's voice was little more than a whisper as she exclaimed. It was a welcome change to see her sister, the Moonveiled Claws' chief strategist and philosopher. Nythara smiled and lowered her hood all the way, “Aryana," she whispered quietly, her voice full of relief. “I got word from Veloria. I had to check on you since she told me something was wrong” Aryana flung her arms around Nythara without thinking and gave her a tight hug, “I swear, I'm alright sister” "I couldn't sit still knowing you might be in danger," Nythara said, looking around the doctor's office. She looked around the room, her