Elena's POV

I traveled.

God assist me, I ventured.

The clearing appeared altered at twilight. Shadows extended over the grass where Andrew initially marked me. The place where it all began and perhaps where it all might conclude.

He was positioned in the middle facing away, from me his shoulders stiff. He didn’t look back when I came near. I sensed he was aware of my presence. I sensed he experienced me via the connection just as I experienced him.

"You came," he whispered softly.

"The ...