Chapter 54

Kaelen’s POV

Leaving Valeria behind weighed heavily on my heart. It hurt, really hurt, but we didn’t see the need to bring her along to see Lyra, our seer. As we journeyed to Oakstead, the settlement where Lyra lived, my mind was filled with thoughts of Valeria. Every step we took, every breath, seemed to remind me of her—the warmth we shared, the unspoken promises between us. Even though we hadn’