Rory “Rory, Darling…” the voice was soft and feminine. Wait, no. There were two voices. One that has been guiding me on my journey and the other I knew like the back of my hand. A voice that I had not heard in many, many years. One that I longed for with every fiber of my being. “Mom?” my voice was shaky and unsteady. I looked around and saw everyone engaged in the conflict but no one could see or hear me. As a matter of fact, I wasn't even in my own body. My form was translucent while my physical form was still laid on the ground, unconscious and guarded by Kasen. I raised my arm to the sky and saw the light filtering through. Was I dead? “Am…am I dead?” My mother looked at Selene and the sight of her made my heart ache with both sadness and grief. We didn't get nearly enough time tog

