Time passed and another day dawned, casting its gentle light over the world with the chirping of birds and the distant sounds of life filled the air.
Coco found herself once again seated in the gazebo, the envelope clutched tightly in her hands, her gaze fixed on the envelope, her mind lost in her thoughts.
She gently ran her fingers over the surface of the envelope, the paper familiar and yet dreaded under her touch.
Thoughts raced through her mind, her expression distant and blank, but then, Coco frowned deeply as she read the words on the letter, the letters engraved getting replayed on her mind over and over again.
Kindly bring yourself to Amberwich. I'll be waiting.
The simplicity of the message only heightened its significance— it was a command in the guise of a polite request, a summon she couldn't ignore.
