Hilda’s POV
I stood there in the clearing, feeling confused and overwhelmed by what Zena had just offered me. She was so near to me, and her energy felt intense, swirling all around like a strong wind. I could almost taste the power in the air, and it made me feel excited.
But at the same time, a small voice in my head kept warning me to be careful. She wasn’t just giving me power—she was offering something much darker, something I didn’t really understand. But did I care? Did I really want to care?
My heart was racing as I felt a slight shiver go down my body when her cold fingers brushed against my arm. It sent a strange feeling through me. Zena's eyes shone with an unusual light, a deep desire that felt very similar to my own.
“I know what you want, Hilda,” Zena said softly, her voi
