Chapter 16: Conversations with the Moon Goddess

(PoV: Sophie)

"Ana?"

I softly call her name as I open the creaky wooden door to the room.

"Hi, sis!" Ana speaks in a hushed tone, due to her frail condition.

I approach her and sit on her bed, looking at her face, so sad and worn. My heart tightens and bleeds for not being able to do anything for my beloved little sister.

Tears well up in my eyes, but I don't allow myself to cry in front of her. I have to be strong, show her that there is hope, that one day we will leave this place, with her cured, and have a better life together.

With these thoughts, I gently stroke her beautiful golden-brown hair, and she gives me a weak and tired smile.

"How are you feeling today, Ana?" I ask, trying to keep my voice as calm as possible.

"A little better... Cough-cough," she covers her mouth due to a coughing fit.

It takes a few seconds for her coughing fit to subside. I look at her hands, and they are stained with blood. My eyes widen, and I can no longer hold back my tears.

Oh, my poor sister. He