209 A Gift

"So this is how it will be," Lina said to herself. She watched everything play out like a scenic movie.

A powerful gust of wind blew past Lina. 

Many people were approaching Kaden and the Princess. His eyes simply landed on the red thread that didn't lead to him.  Kaden let out a chuckle that was colder than death and darker than sins. 

"So this is how it will be," Kaden muttered.

"Please wait!" the Princess sobbed out, running as fast as she could. "I beg of you, Kaden, please—"

"Goodbye, my lovely dove," Kaden whispered. He presented her with a soft smile and leaped. 

Instantly, the mysterious whirlpool changed color.  A bright light shot out of the vortex, which was a marble well covered with white limestone. Dead branches hung over it, reminding Lina that this wasn't a place one should lightly tread on. Especially when the other surroundings were of vibrant trees.