[Araya's POV]
Three days pass since the nightmare.
Ronan avoids Araya. He still oversees her training, but he doesn't speak to her directly. Doesn't look at her. Gives his instructions to Lyra or Selvara, then disappears into the forest.
The sisters try to bridge the gap, but Araya knows it's useless. She hurt Ronan with that dream. Hurt him in a way she didn't think possible.
And she doesn't know how to fix it.
The morning of the fourth day dawns cold and gray. Snow falls softly, covering the clearing in fresh white powder.
Araya sits at the table, picking at her breakfast. Her appetite has been poor since the nightmare. Everything tastes like ash.
Lyra watches her with concern. "You need to eat more than that. The baby needs nutrition."
"I'm not hungry," Araya says.
"I don't car
