I woke up on the forest floor, confused and in immense pain. The damp earth chilled my skin, as I blinked and looked around, trying to piece together my surroundings. My heart raced when I saw William, my father-in-law, sitting next to a tree, his arms resting heavily on his knees.
"Dad? What's going on?" I croaked, but even as the words left my lips, I winced at the sharp ache in my chest, and the memories flooded back like a tidal wave. Greyson was dead.
''GREYSON!'' I screamed, panic and pain gripping me. I felt the forest shudder in response, leaves rustling as my power flowed out of me.
''Calm down,'' William said softly, his eyes heavy with sorrow. He stood up slowly and walked over to me, kneeling beside me. ''We have to talk, but I need you to stay calm.''
I stared at him, my b
