Irina’s POV
I was in the middle of the woods, but that was all I could recognize. I had no idea where I was; all I knew was that I hadn’t been here before.
The trees were taller, their leaves a shimmering silver, the same color as Aiden’s eyes. The air hummed. I could feel the power, but I had no idea where it came from.
There was no scent of pine or damp earth like back home; only the crisp, clean aroma of starlight and cold stone.
Confusion prickled at the edges of my mind. A moment ago, I had been with Derek and Aiden, the ground falling away from my feet as Rylan’s words echoed in my skull. Five years ago. The settlement was destroyed.
Now, there was only this silent, silver forest. It was a beautiful, haunting place, but it felt… empty.
A soft rustle came from behind me. I spu
