I will do my best to update wednesday but no promises. Please pray all the chaotic stuff going on in my life eases up somewhat.
**Evelina’s POV**I awoke cold and alone. Gabe was no longer by my side. In fact, I was no longer in the clearing I had been in before. Instead, I was somewhere deep in the heart of the dense forest. I shivered, hugging myself to keep warm. “Gabe,” I called out, looking around as if expecting him t
I reached out a hand tentatively, unsure whether I could touch her. But as my fingers made contact with her form, a jolt of recognition passed between us. I felt the echo of her sorrow reverberate within me, a shared burden carried across time and space. Tears streamed down my face as I enveloped t
**Gabe’s POV** I was ready to start ripping trees from their roots until I found my woman. She was mi vida and this forest had seemingly swallowed her whole. Only the goddess knew where she’d been transported to and if she was safe. She didn’t even have her magic to protect her!I extended my claws
You’re weak. You’re worthless. You have to be strong. You have to make up for your stupid father's mistakes. Do not end up like him. It is your responsibility to insure that our family name will be returned to glory. No son of mine will be a pathetic overly sensitive fool. You will be the strong man
And in that moment, a sense of peace washes over me. The weight of years of self-imposed expectations and doubts began to lift, like a heavy fog dissipating under the sun’s warm rays.“You don’t have to be strong all the time,” I repeated, this time with more conviction. “It’s okay to ask for help.
**Gabe's POV** Rage and terror warred within me. My mother's presence loomed like a dark cloud over the glade, suffocating any hope that had blossomed in my heart. But as I looked into Evelina's eyes, wide with fear but unwavering in their trust in me, a fire ignited within my soul. I stepped for
Evelina, her eyes locking onto mine, mirrored the same unwavering conviction I felt. She knew the danger she was in, but she trusted me to keep her safe. It was a testament to the power and strength of our love--stronger than any outside force that threatened to tear us apart. "You are a fool, Gabr
**Gabe's POV** As the white light continued to envelop me, I clenched my fists and closed my eyes, determined to make a stand. To choose Evelina, to save her.The white light began to diminish, leaving me surrounded by the shadows of the dark forest. I was fully clothed again, the small injuries on
“CARAJO!” he yelled in anger. “I just think your mate needs to work on his temper,” Syra added distastefully. “Cursing in the sacred realm of Avalon is frowned upon!” Syra yelled loudly towards Gabe. Gabe looked at her and said something in Spanish that made me gasp in mortification. “¡Que te den
The darkness receded as quickly as it had come, replaced by the vibrant colors of Avalon once more. The stream sparkled in the sunlight, the trees swayed gently in the breeze, and the flowers bloomed in their full glory. I took a deep breath, and then let out a small yelp of surprise when I realized
**Evelina's PoV** The misty air wrapped around us like a nurturing shawl, the soothing sound of the stream a constant background music as the vibrant greenery enveloped me in its embrace, a living sanctuary of peace and magic. Trees towered above us, their vibrant green leaves dancing in the gentl
Suddenly, the trials I had had to face in the forest of reflection made complete sense. It was a trial Syra had faced herself, though in a completely different context. “You cannot blame yourself for your sister's choices,” Gabe finally grunted, crossing his arms. “You are right, Gabriel. I cannot
**Evelina's POV** Apparently she had been in Gabe’s vision as well. Because he immediately moved to shield me with his body and extended his claws defensively, poised to attack Sarah. “You’re the evil witch from the past!” he growled out. “I won’t let you harm my mate!” Sarah looked at Gabe and r
Sarah’s eyes widened in shock and fear as she saw the intensity of light glowing in my hands.“How…is this possible? You wield it…” she trailed off, looking around for the torches we had often used to carry the light of the flame into battle. Looking for the chest that often held a remnant of the fl
And in the next moment, something hit me from behind, rendering me immobile. I fell unconscious and when I awoke some time later, I heard shouts and screams from far off. And sinister laughter. Familiar laughter.It was then that I realized it was Sarah’s laughter.My heart pounded in my chest as I
**Evelina’s POV**I was leaning against a tree, lost in thought. My dark hair flowed down my back, all the way to my knees. I sighed, turning to look at Ramiras. He was the leader of the Order of the Flame. A chivalrous knight. A wonderful person. Pity he loved that bitch Sarah.“Ysabel,” Ramiras sa
Without a word, they raised a hand and summoned forth tendrils of shadow that twisted and writhed in the air, reaching out towards me with malicious intent. With a swift motion, I swung my sword. It glowed with a brilliant white light as it clashed against the tendrils of darkness, creating a blind