Chapter 84.

Gaia POV.

Darkness, I am surrounded by it and it is not comforting like my darkness. No, this leaves me shivering. Not in fear for myself, but for my family and pups.

I have tried calling out many times, and I have lost track of time and space. Nothing and no-one ever replies it’s like I’m stuck in a void. The only thing I have is a vision of myself in a garden, and I know it isn’t real.

Nothing is as it seems right now. I can’t even feel Kodiak or anyone, for that matter. I just lay here in the darkness and wait to see what will happen.

“Gaaaaaiiiiiiiia!” the voice that speaks is mocking. I don’t recognise it. I snarl as I try to see where is it coming from, but I can’t even see past my hand.

“Who are you? What do you want with me?” I ask, my voice holding as much conviction as I can muster.

The voice chuckles before it laughs, and I shiver.

“Why little one, I want you. Finish what was started.” I think of what the voice is saying. Finish what was started.

“Don’t you mean finish what