(Nisha)
The area was charred. Blackened trees stood a stark contrast to the green of the forest bathed in afternoon light beyond.
“Goddess,” Cameron breathed. I could sense his unease and confusion, but I wasn’t sure how or why.
It didn’t matter. I couldn’t think of anything that did right now.
“What is it?” I begged him, tearing my glance away from the scene that I couldn't make sense of. His sharp jaw ticked, but he didn't offer anything else.
In front of us stood what could have been a house, possibly a stable. All that was left was a few beams. The rest was nothing.
Ash coated the clearing. I didn’t understand what I was looking at. I started to take a step, but Cameron’s arm shot out in front of me, and I let him stop me. A few men emerged moments later and didn’t pause befor
