VERA'S POV
And here I was. Approaching the Waylands’ home on a visit without invitation. Again.
My chest felt like a rock sat atop it, and I could practically feel the weight of what I was about to do pressing down so hard it felt like it was about to break me in half. I had no right to delve into their family affairs and history, and I knew that. I knew I shouldn't be here, but I had no other choice. If Anton was somehow connected to the darkness chasing me, he deserved to know. For all we know his life was in as much danger as mine might be right now.
"Just stay calm," I muttered to myself as my boots crunched against the gravel path. "Be polite. Explain your reasons. Get down on your knees and beg if you have to. I'm sure they'll understand."
I frowned, replaying how the conversati
