“Call me Nina,” she said.Before, it was just a name, and she had not spent much time with Wilfred. She did not know that Ivy was the Pharaoh’s daughter’s name. Now that she knew, a sense of powerlessness overwhelmed her.”I’ve always called you Ivy. From the moment I met you, you were Ivy. Even though you’re Nina now, Ivy, no one can change your past. We are born with many things beyond our control, but we must strive to understand them fully,” Wilfred said, looking at her. Understand fully? Nina wanted to laugh but could not.”I know about the Pharaoh and his followers-how they killed, burned, and looted, and how he turned you into this! He did it all for his own selfish desires.”The scenes Nina had witnessed played in her mind like movie clips, one after another. She could not imagine how she had survived in the Yaren tribe as Ivy.”I’m tired, Wilfred. I want to sleep. When Nash comes back, wake me up.” She turned over and lay back on the camp bed.Wilfred stayed by her side, fanning her to keep her comfortable as she slept.Nash returned an hour later. After asking his subordinates for Nina’s location, he hurried to her tent. He impatiently pulled back the flap and saw Wilfred watching over Nina and Scott sitting on a chair nearby.When they noticed him, both Wilfred and Scott silently got up and left the tent, giving Nash and Nina some privacy.Nina was still asleep. Nash sat by her side, waiting. When she woke up and saw him, she thought she was dreaming. Then she remembered she had arrived at Nash’s camp with Wilfred.She reached out to touch Nash’s face. He leaned closer so she could reach him and took her hand in his. Sᴇaʀch Thᴇ Findηovel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.Without words, their silent connection spoke volumes.”I’m sorry, it’s my fault…” Nash began to apologize, but Nina placed a finger on his lips.”Don’t apologize. None of this is your fault,” she said, understanding the situation perfectly.”You need to rest here for a while. When you’re ready, I’ll take you back to Birkham. How does that sound?” Nash asked, seeking her opinion.Nina looked into Nash’s eyes and understood everything.Nina nodded, “I want to take Scarlett and Scott back with me. And you too, Nash.”She squeezed his hand, “Nash, I really want to go with you. But you have your mission, and I know I shouldn’t be selfish.””I…”Nina lowered her head, unable to look at Nash. Her breath caught, and her throat felt constricted, as if something were stuck there, making it hard to swallow. Nash had his duty, and she could not take him away from it.