Nyx's POV "Nyx, are you okay?" Kieran asked, his voice soft and gentle. I could see how worried he was from the look on his face. I nodded, trying to process my thoughts. "I'm fine, Kieran," I said. "I just...I need to find Akira." Kieran's expression changed from worry to confusion. "Akira?" he repeated. "But Nyx, she's...she's gone." I shook my head, feeling some kind of determination well within me. "No, Kieran," I stated. "I saw her in my vision. I felt her presence. She's alive, and I need to find her." Kieran's eyes searched mine, and for a moment, I thought I saw a glimmer of understanding. But then, his face hardened, and he shook his head. "Babe, I don't know what you're talking about," he said. "Akira is gone. She's been gone since you were born. Remember, that's what you

