ELLIANA'S POV I woke up the next morning feeling a mix of emotions. I was still reeling from the discovery of the night before, but I also felt strangely energized. I showered and got dressed, then I headed out the door. I knew where I needed to go. I walked to the bus stop, and I got on the bus. I rode for what felt like an eternity, and then I got off at my stop. I walked down the street, my heart racing. Finally, I stood in front of the door, and I knocked. I stood there for what felt like an eternity, my heart pounding in my chest. I heard footsteps approaching the door, and it opened. There, in front of me, stood the man from my dream. He was taller than I had imagined, and his eyes were even more intense in person. "Hi," he said, looking at me curiously. "Hi," I said, my voice s

