Lacey rolled over towards Noland, nestling her head on his strong, comforting arm as she snuggled closer to him. She breathed in his familiar scent, a blend of cedarwood with hints of musk and a trace of bergamot, a fragrance uniquely his. The aroma enveloped her senses, swirling around her head like a gentle embrace, calming her spirit and anchoring her in the present moment.
Her encounter in the white void with the Goddess had left an indelible mark, as if a divine imprint had been softly stamped upon her soul. Memories that weren't hers but felt hauntingly familiar now filled her thoughts, like whispers from a distant past echoing within her mind.
Lacey was slowly slipping back into sleep when she heard a faint crunching noise, like something had stepped on some leaves or twigs just o
