AUTHOR’S POV

“Who are you?” Aria whispered as she shifted away, her eyes darting across the room in pure confusion. Liam froze and looked around as if hoping she was not speaking to him. When he reached out again to touch her arm, her reaction was immediate. She slapped his hand away with surprising strength.

“Get away from me!” Aria’s scream echoed against the wooden walls.

The hut door swung open at once and Eira rushed inside, breathless and wide-eyed. The sight of Aria awake ...