Auren POV

My breath caught as Lorien’s body rose from the lagoon weightless, suspended as though the Goddess herself were lifting her toward the veil. Every instinct in me snarled with unease.

Whatever judgment this was, I hated it.

“Is this normal?” The question escaped me before I could direct it at anyone. No one answered. When I glanced back at the gathered Fae, even Queen Elara wore an expression of shock.

I didn’t blame her. Lorien looked unreal water streaming from her body ...