Chapter 136 The Parting

It had started bothering her last night, but she hadn't paid it much mind. Today, it was worse.

After Talia finished styling her hair, the room felt stuffy. Though it was still afternoon, the light had grown dim.

Oriana looked out the window. Dark, churning clouds had swallowed the sun.

"Looks like rain," Talia murmured.

Oriana glanced down at her knees again.

No wonder they hurt.

Ever since the i