Lena's POV

"I believe the fact that you are still alive means you have a purpose, Lyla," I said.

"Purpose?" Lyla laughed bitterly, "What purpose could I possibly have left when I failed to destroy the one causing chaos in my town?"

"Lyla, the fact that you woke up inside of me must mean something; our destinies must be intertwined; we just don't know it yet."

Lyla fell silent, seemingly digesting my words.

"I know there's a greater purpose for us being together. We have both been ...