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She was going to die, but at least her power would die with her.

There was no way she would recover from this, the pain too intense and she could feel herself give up on everything.

Another set of arms caught her and she tried to fight them off again.

“Don’t die, Raine would be heartbroken.” Finnley’s voice cut through her anger and she stared at him with confusion.

She had her arms around his neck and he was cradling her across his chest. Her power was gone, the small amount she had was spent and the thought of Raine made her mind clear.

If Mavros had Raine too, she needed to protect her at all cost.

They glided through the air, Kaden next to them but she wouldn’t look at him. Xander was in front and Boone brought up the back as they kept flying.

She didn’t know where they were going, she assumed it was somewhere in Mavros’s kingdom, but she fell asleep from exhaustion before she could figure it out.

Chapter 34

Abreeze tickled her bare skin, the scent of lilac and pine filling her nostrils, and her eyes fluttered open at the light shining on her face.

Carved wood beams were over her head, the familiar carvings making her mind instantly jolt awake. Her eyes moved to an open window the breeze was coming from and she knew instantly, she was home.

She was covered in fresh silk sheets on her large bed, the sun’s position outside showing it was early afternoon. She sat up, her body sore but could tell her back was mostly healed.

A fresh white nightgown was on her body, the light chiffon material gentle on her skin as she shuffled under the sheets. It had thin straps over her shoulders and a slit down the side of her leg, the top dropping below her collar bone just above her breasts.

She slowly got out of bed, her legs a little wobbly but found her balance after a few seconds on her feet. She was in her old room, the decor just how she had left it and her heart sank.

She was either dead or dreaming, but couldn’t tell which. It was impossible for her to be home, from what she had been told, it had been destroyed.

Walking closer to the window, she gently grazed her hand along the edge of it and it felt real to her. The wind hit her face as she stood looking out into the forest on the back side of her home. It felt so real, but it was utterly impossible.

Voices sounded from the main hall, a low hum and she slowly walked across the room with caution. Would it be her family on the other side as promised in Valhalla, or maybe she was in a nightmare about to turn bad.

She cracked the door open and could see Raine sitting at one of the long tables with Finnley and Xander.

Reality slammed into her, the sight of her friend snapping her out of her train of thought. There was no way Raine was dead, not after she pleaded with Finnley to save her and she rushed through the door.

The room went quiet as she stared at Raine, their eyes meeting and she instantly knew it was all real. She didn’t look to see who else was around, her still shaky legs rushed towards the main door to the right side of the great hall.

As soon as her hand pressed on the door, she threw it open and a breeze blew into her with the sun blinding her for a few seconds. When her eyes adjusted, an overwhelming crash of emotions swelled in her and she fell to her knees.

Green luscious trees blossomed around the valley, knee high grass grew along the foot path and she could see her village just down the hill. It wasn’t a dream and her home was still standing, not a hint of ash in sight.

“Alyra.” Kaden’s voice came from behind her but she didn’t turn to look, tears soaking her face.

She felt him walk closer to her, gesturing like he wanted to touch her but she glared up at him.

“Don’t touch me.” she warned, her flame building in her hands.

He pulled his hand away but didn’t move.

They stayed silent, her mind trying to put any pieces together she could about what she was told and how this was possible.

Lilac pedals blew through the breeze and she took in a deep breath to try and calm herself. She was no longer crying, but her heart was beating fast in her chest.

“Can we talk?” Kaden said quietly.

She glared at him over her shoulder but tried not to make eye contact with him. He had lied to her, maybe not directly but hid a huge part of himself from her that was too big to forgive.