Chapter 132
Nikolas' POV
The environment was unusually calm. The leaves rustling, and the wind humming sounded far away, as if the air was not breathing. However, the silence was interrupted by quiet footsteps that were almost impossible to hear but still clear.
I turned, and my heart skipped a beat.
On the edge of the Veil, the child was present. She wasn't a monster. She wasn't as scary as I had imagined. She seemed so innocent and almost like an angel, but her eyes had a look that was much older than her body.
She strolled toward me, making each step with care, as if the ground was ready for her. As she got closer, I felt my chest tighten, and my breath stopped.
I was unsure if I should move away or go toward her. However, she put her hand up.
Without even realizing it, I touched
