_Leah’s POV_

I tried to sleep, but my mind would not quiet down. Every time I drifted close to rest, the seer’s words echoed inside my head. She had spoken about the astral realm, about the dark bond that chained me to Tariq and about Sarah’s soul waiting somewhere beyond this world. The thought of stepping into a place between life and death refused to leave me.

I shifted beneath the blankets and let out a slow breath, hoping I would not wake Kayden. The moonlight filtered through the curtains and painted soft silver lines across the room. It should have felt peaceful and safe. Instead, it felt as if...