Anastasia’s POV
We had successfully closed the circle. I was worried I wouldn’t do it right at first because I’ve never lead one before, but at the same time, I didn’t think I would be able to do it back at his castle either. I was surprised that even worked. Once the circle was completed, I immediately went into the chant for the locator spell.
"Visualize her," I commanded in our ancestral language, my voice firm despite the anxiety that gnawed at my insides.
"Picture the High Priestess. Picture her strength, her wisdom."
A collective hum filled the air as we began the incantation. The ancient words flowed with power. The energy of the elder grove was usually vibrant, thriving with power, but now, it was sluggish. The damage from the attack was the reason for it.
The elder grove w
