Chapter 168 AURORA The air outside was thick as if the forest were holding its breath .

I stood at the edge of the clearing , staring into the dense thicket of trees .

I had come out to get some fresh air and hopefully clear my mind .

The darkness stretched out like fingers beckoning me into it .

I hadnt gone through these forest paths before , but I had done so in the dream .

Luna ? Evelyns voice cut through the fogginess in my head .

I turned and watched her approach me purposefully as her gold hair shone in the dim light of the moon .

I had summoned her before I came out .

Shes wearing light battle armor , she also has a sword strapped behind her back , its hilt shining in the dim light .

We need to talk , I softly yet resolutely told her .

Walk with me .

I faced my front and walked in the woods .

Evelyn sighed a bit , but settled into stride beside me through the woods , the rustle of the dry leaves accompanying us disturbing the silence that hung outside , an owls periodic hoot breaking into our walk .

Ive been having the dreams again , I said after a moment .

Chapter 168 2/6 Evelyns face didnt change but I could feel the slight stiffening of her shoulders .

The ones with the silver figure ? I nodded in response .

Its no longer just a figure .

It has become something … more .

It guides me .

It calls to me .

And each time , I find myself drawing closer .

Evelyn gave me a sidelong glance .

You think its the goddess ? I dont know , I said , my voice catching as my fingers brushed the pearl pendant lying at my throat .

Its magic hummed softly , a constant reminder of what I was capable of , and what Id already paid .

But theres something more .

that showed itself to me in the

stopped beside a shallow stream , the water in

the edge and let my

, I

the water into my hand and then I let

inhaled sharply , it was so fast , I

stood up to my feet slowly as I turned to her

focused across the horizon , her expression was blank , but it felt like I could tell what

swallowed as I went ahead to explain myself

he is now ,

, the silver

like a memory

like a message

, she hissed ,

impossible to read

kind of message

something left of

Something worth saving .

said a

the stream took the place of conversation between us , its soft bubble curiously was

your help , I finally said , locking my eyes with

location of the

Im heading there .

went round with shock as she surged to her

you cant

going to be filled

walk in there all alone ; you wont be able to walk

be , I said , getting up

of comprehension lit Chapter

want me to go with you

have , I

I trust you

than anyone else

gentled , though her

Trajan ? Or Evander ? You know they would never

theyll only try to stop me and thatll waste

waste

and the protection

clenching as my words sank deep

, I begged , my voice dropping to a

of his return ,

I just cant do it without

what seemed like an eternity , Evelyn blew out a heavy sigh and ran her fingers through her

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