Aurelia POV
We continued our journey the following morning, exhaustion from my sleepless, tear-filled night weighing heavily against my already compromised physical capabilities. Rowan noticed my fatigue, though he wisely refrained from pressing further questions regarding whatever emotional turmoil had clearly consumed my rest.
"We should reach the settlement within three more days," he said, offering quiet reassurance as we made our way through rugged mountain terrain. "Assuming no further complications arise."
I nodded, tucking the silver pendant beneath my clothing, its strange, otherworldly glow having faded entirely once dawn's natural sunlight had replaced the full moon's silver illumination. I hadn't mentioned the phenomenon to Rowan, uncertain how to properly articulate what I'
