Jovita's POV

I stared at the intruder apprehensive. I couldn't distinguish who it was because he was standing in the shadows, but from the look, it was a man, probably around Jayden's age. Jayden had just left, and I was sure he was probably in the woods chasing Uriel with his friends, I didn't expect him to be here.

“Jayden?” I called, just in case it was him.

I could feel the droplets of sweat gathering on my forehead even though it was a very chilly night.

Since the intruder didn't reply, I concluded it wasn't Jayden.

My heart raced as he neared me, I took a step back reflectively,...