Eteima Mathu Naba Part 2 -

Then silence.

The secret had burned in Eteima’s chest like a cinder ever since. Eteima Mathu Naba Part 2

“No trick,” she said. “Just a trade.” Then silence

A deep, guttural sound rose from the stones beneath the black water. the river spoke. “But this time… alone.” Eteima Mathu Naba Part 2

The river fell silent. For the first time in a thousand years, Hagra Douth hesitated. Eteima lifted Mathu Naba onto her back. Step by step, she walked into the Black River. The water rose to her knees… her waist… her chest.