Alira POV Leander caught Sandra just as she was losing consciousness. I could clearly see the worry on his face, along with a deeper emotion he couldn't hide. Honestly, I wasn't the only one who noticed. Almost all of us were in disbelief at the speed and strength he displayed. But more than anything, we were happy because he had finally managed to summon his animal guardian. It's going to be a huge help to us. Several hours have passed since we escaped the Hidden Forest. Sandra is still unconscious. Luna is a little better, but she's still shaken from the fear she experienced earlier. "I'm so sorry… because of my carelessness, you were almost put in danger," Luna said weakly. "Don't worry about it, Luna. You're okay," I said, smiling at her. She's been apologizing repeatedly since

