Mia's POV

Mia opened her eyes, her heart pounding in her chest. She was lying on the floor of her small, dimly lit room. The air was filled with the smell of sage and lavender, just as it had been before. Slowly, she sat up, her head spinning.

The orb sat on its pedestal, glowing softly. It wasn't broken. It was as if the vision she had just experienced was a dream. But it had felt so real.

She reached out and touched the orb. It was cool and smooth, just as it had been when she first placed it there. She took a deep breath, trying to calm herself....