Ayla's POV
The deeper I ventured into the Greenville Forest to find Alpha Liam, the heavier the atmosphere became. The whispers of my past mingled with the rustling leaves, making it hard for me to breath.
And as time goes by, I felt like I was being pulled back into a time I couldn’t escape— it was painful and fearful at the same time.
Just in the middle of my anxiousness, a sudden rustle beneath snapped me out of my thoughts. My heart raced like it's going to burst from my chest and I turned sharply to find the source.
Maybe, I was just too blessed that the moon goddess kept my senses heightened despite the fear I'm feeling. Thanks goodness, it was only a harmless small animal looking for shelter.
And as I stand in this deep forest, I remembered Selena's words before she left the es
