LILITH'S POV

Just a few more minutes and I could—

The clearing opened up before me suddenly, the moon finally breaking through the clouds and illuminating its light beautifully on the lake. The old fallen log by the side was still there by the bank.

It somewhat felt like home.

I collapsed onto it and let myself completely fall apart. Sobs tore from my chest, ugly and broken. I cried until my throat hurt and my chest ached and I couldn't breathe properly anymore.

Maybe I wasn't meant to ...