Avery’s Point of View
As I bolted out of the garden, my breath coming in ragged gasps, I barely noticed the darkened path ahead of me. My only focus was putting as much distance as possible between myself and the intoxicating presence of Kaiden.
But then I collided with something or rather, someone.
“Sorry,” I muttered, not even looking up as I tried to keep moving.
A firm hand grabbed my wrist, stopping me in my tracks. “Wait,” a soft yet familiar voice said.
I froze, my heart still racing as the person turned me to face them. My breath hitched the moment I saw her.
“Avery?” she gasped, her eyes widening in recognition.
It took a moment for my own shock to subside, but as I took in the woman standing before me, realization dawned. “Aliyah?” I whispered, my voice filled with disbeli
