Alison's Point of View A soft tickle grazed my cheek, stirring me awake. My eyes fluttered open to see Xanders face close to mine, his familiar smile warming me instantly. Were here,he murmured, his voice a gentle rumble. I blinked, still dazed from sleep, as he nodded toward the window. Look outside, Ally. I turned my head, my mouth dropping open at the sight beyond the glass. We were parked before an enormous castle, but this wasnt anything like the dark, stone fortress Kendrick called home. This castle was modern, gleaming with elegance and style, a masterpiece of towering spires, vast gardens, and pristine walls that caught the morning light like something from a dream. The air seemed lighter, free from the tension that always lingered around Silver Moon. Wow,I whispered, unable to

