The door clicked shut behind me. The noise from the pack house was finally left behind and now I was left alone with my thoughts. Should I go to the Phoenix Realm? Astrid was right, even if I left, this would still be my home, but I still feel uneasy every time that thought crosses my mind. Astrid said the realm is beautiful, and I truly want to see it. Even if I don’t have a spirit, I want to watch other Phoenix spirits flying around, chirping. But do I belong there? My boots were silent on the wooden floor as I tried not to drag my feet. The rest of my siblings had already left to continue with their lives, and the ones who didn’t were dead. Like Almira or Cody. Astrid’s words echoed in my head. ‘I’m sure you have a mate out there, Sera.’ A bitter taste filled my mouth. Ea