Ayla POV

I loved talking to Charlotte about what happened between me and Soren, how our connection is, and how free I feel. She told me that my evolution was going very well and that she agreed that I should start walking around the castle more so that people could see the difference between the old Ayla and the new one.

Then, after our conversation, she told me that Skyler was already waiting for me, and it didn't take long for the girl to enter. Her expression was solemn, but she soon approached.

"I'm sorry, I should have protected you!" Skyler said.

"It's okay... People have already been punished, just...