Elixir's POVThe slight rustle of leaves was the only sound accompanying the night’s quiet. As I stood at the edge of the clearing, the moonlight appeared dimmer, as though the skies themselves were holding their breath. My heart raced, pounding loudly in my chest, drowning out any coherent thought. Whatever comfort I had found in the presence of Lucian, Soren, and Ewen was now overshadowed by the storm brewing within me.It all felt wrong. The ceremony, the bond, the sudden shifts in their behavior since that night. Something was amiss, and I couldn’t shake the suffocating sensation clawing at my gut.Lucian appeared first, his tall figure emerging from the shadows like a phantom. His dark eyes locked onto mine, and for a fleeting moment, I thought I saw something—fear? Guilt? Whatever it was, he quickly masked it with his usual stoic demeanor.“You shouldn’t be here, Elixir,” he said, his voice low but firm. “It’s not safe.”“And yet, here you are,” I shot back, crossing my arms. “D
Last Updated : 2025-02-17 Read more