Kaia's POV

She knew I was a witch the moment she saw me and now I was curious about her, about what happened with the witches.

“Let her in,” I told Lyra. “She might be the one we've been looking for.”

Lyra stepped out of the way and she stepped in. The door was locked behind her. I stepped forward to meet her.

“I know you,” she said. “I used to know your mother. Lila.

I shook my head, almost breaking into tears. “You must be mistaken,” I told her, my voice cracking. “This body isn't mine.”

Emery shook her head. “Do you think I recognised you with your body?...