I hesitated but recounted the strange encounter, describing Ryan’s unsettling words and sudden disappearance.
Lirian exchanged a worried glance with Ethan.
Ethan straightened and grabbed a stack of documents from the car.
“I’ll strengthen the patrols immediately,” he said, his tone brisk. “We can’t risk letting the situation spiral any further. I’ll lead the warriors myself.”
As he turned to leave, an inexplicable wave of panic surged through me.
My vision blurred, and my head spun as if an invisible force was tugging at my consciousness.
A faint whisper, indistinct yet insistent, echoed in my mind. Stop him. Don’t let him go.
Before I could make sense of it, my knees buckled.
Darkness closed in as I collapsed to the ground, my hand instinctively reaching for Ethan’s sleeve.
His voice, tinged with alarm, was the last thing I heard before everything faded.
When I opened my eyes, I found myself in a familiar place—a garden bathed in ethereal light.
The vibrant colors of the flowers and the tranquil hum of the breeze stirred a memory buried deep within.
I gasped, recognizing it instantly.
This is where I met the Moon Goddess when I was reborn.
The realization sent a jolt through me.
Was I dead again? Had I failed? Panic gripped me as I looked around, searching for answers.
“Do not be afraid,” a soft, melodic voice said.
I turned to see her.
The Moon Goddess stood amidst the blooms, her presence radiating a calm so profound it momentarily stilled my racing thoughts.
She was as beautiful as I remembered, her silver hair cascading like a waterfall, her eyes shimmering with ancient wisdom.
“You have done well, child,” she said with a serene smile. “In this life, you have begun to claim what you deserve. You’ve found those who love and support you. That is no small feat.”
Her words washed over me, soothing yet confusing.
“Am I dead?” I asked hesitantly.
The goddess chuckled lightly, shaking her head.
“No, Sophia. Your time in the mortal realm is not over. But the choices you make now will determine the path you walk.”
She stepped closer, her gaze piercing yet kind.
“You stand at a crossroads. Two paths lie before you.”
I swallowed hard, my heart pounding. “What are they?”
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