About Me Being Adopted by Talula (Complete).

Summary

In this chapter, Talula and Orson face formidable inner guards who threaten them in a snowy landscape. After a tense confrontation where Talula uses her Originium arts and Orson employs his abilities to counterattack, they find themselves needing to escape quickly. In a moment of desperation, they jump off a cliff, with Orson managing to slow their fall using Talula’s sword and his shadow manipulation, although he injures himself in the process. After landing, injured and exhausted, Orson insists they keep moving, worried about the safety of Talula’s people from further attacks. As Talula tends to Orson's wounds, their close proximity reveals a deeper bond and tension between them. Talula reflects on her struggle with the ideals she holds and her past connections, particularly with her friend Alina, who inspires her to believe in coexistence among all people. Talula wrestles with self-doubt, expressing her fear of losing herself to the violent expectations of her role. Orson encourages her to reconnect with Alina, emphasizing that true guidance comes from facing one’s insecurities. Their dialogue reveals mutual vulnerabilities and the understanding that both have been saved by each other in different ways. The chapter ends on a note of hope and determination as they commit to facing their challenges together.

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