Chapter 109. Tears and Loss

Rose’s POV

SWOOSH!

The sound itself was almost silent, but knowing that what she was doing could get her burned at a stake, Rose was very alert.

And even a silent sound like that tore through the air like a blade.

The sharp, unnatural rustle of a cloak completely split the quiet harmony of the creek. Rose’s hands, in motion, froze, she stopped just above the linen she was currently drying.

Her expression also froze, as a deep pang of fear began to rush out within her.

She had checked, twice.

And she hadn’t just used her normal sight, she had also used weaver--sight and even though her range was only ten meters, she was at least able to differentiate auras from at least double that.

And no matter how she checked, she hadn’t spotted any creature, human or animal.

Yet, the sound she had just heard told an entirely different story.

Slowly, almost against her will, Rose took a deep breath and snapped her head backwards, s