Whispers Of Desires: A Sense Of Truth {Book 2}

𝙲𝚑𝚊𝚙𝚝𝚎𝚛 𝚅𝙸: 𝙰 𝙶𝚎𝚗𝚎𝚛𝚊𝚕'𝚜 𝙵𝚒𝚛𝚖 𝙽𝚘

Kazi walked across the docks, the salty sea air filling her lungs and the creak of wood beneath her boots a familiar sound. They were on their way back to Niameda, not on the usual trade route but on the longer and less-travelled route. The recent attacks on their ships had forced them to take a longer journey, but it would give her time to think and plan. She could not shake off the memory of the King's proposal, and the anger within her only grew with each passing moment.

She glanced back at her soldiers. They had all witnessed the fear on the faces of the families who had lost loved ones in the attacks. Each soldier understood the weight of their mission – to find the culprits and bring justice to Niameda.

As they arrived at their ship, the soldiers climbed aboard with practiced efficiency, hauling ropes and hoisting sails. Seraphinael stood on the dock, watching them work with a critical eye. "General Kazi," he called out, "You and your soldiers have shown great courage. May the winds guide you safely to Althea and back."

Kazi nodded in acknowledgment. "Thank you, Seraphinael. Rest assured, we will not fail Niameda and Althea.

Turning, she boarded the ship, her heart pounding in her chest. She knew the journey ahead would be challenging, but she had faith in her people.

"Alright everyone," Kazi shouted, her voice carrying over the sound of the waves and creaking wood. "We have a long journey ahead of us, but I have faith in our abilities. We will find those responsible for these attacks and bring them to justice. Let's get underway." With renewed determination, the soldiers moved about the ship, hoisting sails, and taking their stations.

The journey back to Niameda was long and arduous, with the soldiers enduring stormy seas and treacherous waters. Days turned into weeks, yet Kazi and the soldiers remained resilient. They trained tirelessly under Kazi's leadership, honing their skills and preparing for whatever challenges lay ahead. Despite their best efforts, however, the memories of the King's proposal continued to haunt Kazi's dreams. She was determined not to let it distract her from her duty, but she couldn't help but feel a sense of foreboding about the future.

Soon they finally saw the flag of Niameda on the horizon. As the ship approached, the people of Niameda waited for them on the shore, cheering and waving their weapons.

In the crowd, Kazi potted her father, Governor Nari. A surge of emotion welled up inside her. It had been weeks since she had last seen him, weeks filled with hardship and uncertainty. But now, she was home.

Governor Nari rushed forward, his eyes shining with pride. He hugged Kazi in a tight hug "Kazi," he whispered, "you are back. You are finally home."

Kazi hugged her father back, "I am home, Father," she murmured. "And we have much to discuss."

As Kazi and her father pulled apart, four figures emerged from the crowd – her sisters, Tanisi, Adanna, Ife, and Asha.

"Kazi!" Tanisi shrieked, launching herself into Kazi's arms. "You are back! I missed you so much!"

Her other sisters hugged her in turn, their tears mingling with laughter as they shared the joy of their reunion.

"We missed you so much, Kazi," Adanna said, her voice thick with emotion. "You have been gone for so long. It is good to have you back home."

Kazi squeezed Adanna tight, "I missed you too," she murmured, feeling a pang of guilt for not being there for them. She turned to her other sisters, taking in their faces, their familiar features etched with worry and exhaustion.

Tanisi, bounced on her feet. "Come on, let us go home! Father's been telling us so much about what is been going on while you were gone. We have so much to catch up on!" She tugged on Kazi's arm, practically pulling her through the crowd.