Five years later…

KIARA’S POV

Drops of tears fell on the piece of paper as I ran my hand over it. It was left by Nivaan for me on the eve of my twenty-third birthday.

Dear Cuckoo,

I feel like my life is meaningless without Valence. Don’t get me wrong I love you all but there is a hollow in my heart that is eating me up. I am going in search of peace. I might finally be at peace when I find my mate. If that happens, I will return home.

Till then, I hope my gift will give you so much happiness that you won’t miss me…

Always...