As I turned to leave for the car, Auren's voice stopped me once again.
"Then… What is your name?"
The question hung in the air, quiet but heavy enough to make me pause.
I looked down at my feet, watching the tip of my shoe trace a line through the dirt. "My name?" I muttered under my breath, stalling.
For a moment, I thought about saying it… my real name but something in his uncertain tone, made me hesitate.
"Maybe…" I began softly, glancing up at him with a small, tired smile, "you can just call me Lady Drake. For now."
His brows furrowed slightly. "Lady Drake?"
"Yes." I nodded once. "As for my real name… I'm not sure if I should tell you."
I could feel his gaze on my back.
I let out a quiet sigh, my voice barely above a whisper. "It's not that I don't want to," I said. "It's just… I don't think I can believe anyone right now."
"Marek," I called softly.
He straightened immediately, lowering his hands from his ears. "My lady?"
