Eldric’s POV

The sound of rustling trees filled the air as I ran barefoot through the lonely woods, panting heavily. My steps didn’t falter, even when a twig cut into my foot.

Because I knew if I stopped, I’d die.

I kept running until I reached a cliff. I looked around in fear, wondering if it would come out or not, but no one appeared.

“Maybe I got spared today,” I mumbled, but my lips quivered when I felt that eerie presence. Ryder instantly retreated to the back of my mind.

He ...