The wind vanished as suddenly as it had come.

Silence settled over the library once more.

Adriana remained frozen, her eyes fixed on the ancient book lying open before her.

The glowing words were still etched across the page.

The Flame Witch has risen.

Her heart pounded against her chest.

"Mia?" she called softly.

There was no answer.

Panic flickered through her.

"Mia?"

A moment later, her wolf's voice returned, sounding distant.

I'm here.

Adriana let out a quiet breath she hadn't realized she was holding.

"You disappeared."

There was a pause.

I don't remember leaving.

Her brows drew together. "You don't?"

No. The last thing I remember is the...