She emerged from the cave as dawn crept over the horizon. The morning star could be seen shining brightly beside it. It had been 3 years since she felt safe enough to venture out. She didn't know if He had stopped his pursuit of her. The promised time was up and she had strength enough to go her own way.

' Milady was is the matter?', came a voice from behind her. She turned to see her hand maiden standing with wash basin in hand.

'It's nothing. I was just soaking in the morning. It is almost time for me to depart from here. The promised time draws near. ' she replied as she washed her hands and face. 'I am able to know what has become of the world. What has become of my son