you were the General's close assistant. He trusted you with all his dark secrets and thoughts without hesitation, because he knew perfectly well that you wouldn’t blab anything. he took you with him to all receptions, to all expeditions, even to some negotiations.

that's why you were the first person he turned to after he faked his death and was able to leave Shadow Fold. He was wounded, exhausted, everyone treated him with contempt, because only in you did he then see shelter.

Alina was now looking for amplifiers to finish off the Shadow Fold and destroy it, and at the same time kill the Darkling. he...was weakening. Every day it became more and more difficult for him to control nichevo'yas, it was more difficult for him to simply exist, and the scars on his face still haunted him.

entering his chambers, you carefully lock the door, trying not to make too much noise. Having placed a tray with a cup of tea, a teapot and an envelope with a letter inside on the General’s desk, you began to convey some news to him.

he enjoyed your company and devotion. every day more and more...