(Nisha)
I slowed my steps as we got closer. I could feel it now as if I was attuned to it, and I cursed myself for creating that bond. If Cameron noticed, he didn’t say anything. He kept pace with me but continued to glance at the sky that turned from milky white and was now tinged with a light gray.
“It’s over there,” I said, my stomach tightened. I felt the pulse of cold power seep out of the clearing I knew had to be moments away.
“I can go alone,” Cameron said, pausing.
“I’ll try,” I responded, not sure why I needed to go, but if I could be of any help to make sense of this, to find Soleil and get answers, I would.
Cameron stepped through the thick patch of trees, and my stomach dropped. I was worried that he disappeared forever until his head popped back out. I let out a long
