After school one afternoon, Caterina takes a shortcut through a lush, enchanting forest to get home faster. The vibrant flowers and towering trees seem like something out of a dream, yet as she ventures deeper into the woods, an uneasy feeling begins to settle. Unbeknownst to her, this forest is no ordinary place-it's a gateway to a realm far beyond the world she knows.
As Caterina continues her journey, mesmerized by the beauty surrounding her, she soon realizes that the forest holds secrets she wasn't prepared for. With every step, the rules of reality begin to bend, and she finds herself lost in a world where time and space seem to warp, and danger lurks in the shadows. To return home, she must navigate this strange new realm, uncover its mysteries, and confront the dark forces that guard its secrets.
Can Caterina find her way back, or will she be trapped forever in a realm where nothing is as it seems?
'"I cannot feel this way. You clearly don't feel-"
"I do though." He interrupts me. I finally look up to meet his eyes. It holds so much sadness. "Believe it or not but it hurts me every time I see tears in your eyes." His hands reach for my face, one more time and gently wipes the tears off my face. No matter what, the tears keep flowing down. "Please don't cry." He whispers.
"You have someone out there just for you. Waiting for you." I whisper softly. A sad smile forms on my face that is now saltier than the ocean bed itself. I try to tug his hand off my face, but his hold is firm. He leans his head down and places it against mine. "I know." His whisper equally soft.
"You need to let go. Just as I am." I close my eyes and take in the breeze of ocean that surrounds him and now me. I hear a deep growl just as his hold tighten on my face but it's still gentle.'
For the little Raven that was born out the woods, life was only about the survival of fittest. Hunt or be hunted. Until Aya came along and showed her that there was more to life. They became family, sisters and promised to stay together forever. But what happens when one of them finds their mate?
Read along to find out the story of Amara Raven on her journey to find a place she belongs.
Completed: 12/05/20
Can be read alone!