Serissa
I was back in the ancient forest of my dreams, but this time there was no fog and the sun was bright overhead, filtering light through the branches of the trees that danced in the cool breeze. I smiled, feeling like I'd come home after a long time being away. I knew Donovan would be here, somewhere, and my stomach swirled in anticipation of finding him.
“Donovan!” I called his name, starting to walk through the dense trees. I was barefoot, as usual in these dreams, but the pine needles underfoot were like a thick cushion. “Where are you?”
Ahead of me, I could see the shimmering waters of the lake through the trees and headed for it. I kept scanning the area around me, searching for my mate, but there was no sign that anyone else was here. As I came out of the trees, I paused,
