𝐈𝐍 𝐖𝐇𝐈𝐂𝐇
⸻ Cordelia Winterbourne's ordinary life with her mother was shattered by the onset of war, prompting Cordelia's mother to make a gut-wrenching decision by sending her daughter away for a while to keep her safe.
However, fate had a di...
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Back at Aslan's How, the moment the griffin's talons touched the earth, Edmund swiftly disembarked and set off in search of Cora.
Edmund's heart sank as he scanned the surroundings, finding no trace of the girl he loved and cared for.
"Pete!" he exclaimed, seeking his brother's attention. The blond Pevensie's expression mirrored defeat and sorrow, a shared sentiment over the loss of Narnian lives.
"Where's Cora?" Edmund asked, locking eyes with his brother in a hopeful search for answers. Yet, his hope dwindled as Peter stared back in confusion, their shared concern for Cora deepening the uncertainty of her whereabouts.
"I thought she was with you?" Peter asked, his tone tinged with concern, but Edmund shook his head in response.
"She was... she was until back at the castle..." he stammered, a lump forming in his throat as he felt tears welling up.
"Don't tell me..." Susan interjected, her voice carrying a hint of apprehension, mirroring the unspoken fear that had begun to take hold.
Edmund remained silent, his expression conveying a profound sense of worry. Susan struck with shock, covered her mouth in disbelief as the absence of further words from her brother confirmed their worst fear.
The realization set in heavily among them: Cordelia Winterbourne had been left behind at the Telmarine castle.
"Why did you leave her there?" Peter's exclamation echoed through their gathering, provoking a stunned and disbelieving stare from Edmund.
"You think I would allow that?" Edmund's voice resonated with frustration and disbelief. "She pushed me, Pete! She saved me from a group of Telmarine soldiers, and I couldn't do anything!" His words were a mix of astonishment and realization, emphasizing the unexpected sacrifice Cora had made to shield him from harm.
The weight of her selflessness left Edmund grappling with a profound sense of gratitude and guilt for being unable to prevent her sacrifice.
The blond Pevensie, overwhelmed by the situation, found himself at a loss for words. The thought of his best friend left behind within the enemy's stronghold weighed heavily on him, rendering him speechless amidst the turmoil of emotions and regrets. With tears in his eyes, he turned away and began to walk towards the tomb, seeking solace in solitude. Meanwhile, Lucy emerged from the tomb and immediately noticed the expressions of defeat and sorrow etched across their faces.
"What happened?" she inquired, sensing the weight of the somber atmosphere that enveloped her siblings.
𓏲⋆ ִֶָ ๋𓂃 ⋆
Cora let out a groan as she slowly awoke. Taking in her surroundings, she discovered the stark confines of a cell. As she tried to shift, the echoing clinks of chains drew her gaze upward. With a sinking feeling in her chest, she realized her hand was firmly restrained by chains bolted to the wall.
