_Lisa's POV_
The moment Jared said, “She is here,” my heart skipped a beat.
The seer.
She was the one who had sent us to Nightcrest. She was the one who had the vision before I even knew what I was searching for. And now she was back, because I badly needed her help.
I stood slowly from the table. My stomach was suddenly tight with nerves. The food I had just eaten felt heavy.
“Come,” Rylan said gently. He stood as well. “She is waiting.”
I followed him and Alexandra down the hallway toward the main hall. The air felt different. It was heavier and thicker, as if the house itself knew something important was about to happen. My hands were clammy. My heart thudded in my chest.
As we entered the hall, I saw her.
The seer.
She stood in front of the long windows, her cloak a deep sha
