Elara’s POV
I don't remember waking up.
My mind felt like it was underwater. It was dark, heavy, and slow. I could feel the car shaking and hear the engine humming. It was a weird floating feeling, like being stuck between a dream and real life.
Then, my memories stabbed into my brain like pieces of broken glass.
The wedding dress.
The woman in the mirror.
Liliana’s shocked face.
The necklace.
Kael.
My Kael.
My... brother.
I snapped my eyes open. I was lying in the back seat of a fancy car, covered by a soft blanket. Outside the window, the view was flying by—trees and fields looked mysterious under the moonlight.
I turned my head. Liliana was sitting right next to me. She was looking out the window. The side of her face looked tired and sad in the moonlight. When she felt me l
