Mila POV:
“That was a lot,” I breathe thinking back to the amount we have learnt today, my head tilting back to the sky where the moon hangs high, casting a soft, silvery glow over the clearing. The cool night air wraps around us like a gentle embrace, carrying the earthy scent of damp leaves and the faintest hint of wildflowers. Here, away from the tension, I feel Alias's presence strongly in my mind flickering a sense of peace amidst the heaviness I can’t shake. Feeling Alia again reminds me I need to ask Sebastian about what else he can do. I’d been staggered when I learnt the mysterious vampire was a royal, yet it made sense the more I thought about it.
Turning to Axton, who stands a few paces away, his silhouette framed by the moonlight. He appears lost in thought, the weight of rec
