FIA
A sentinel appeared in the doorway. He was young and he has this nervous energy that radiated off him in waves.
"Luna Fia." He bowed his head. "The elder circle is ready for you. The trials are about to continue."
I stood. "Alright."
My legs moved mechanically. One foot in front of the other. Garrett and Baruch fell into step behind me.
The corridor stretched ahead. Cold stone walls pressed in from both sides. The air felt thick as well.
Someone rounded the corner ahead.
I didn't see her until it was too late. My shoulder connected with hers and the impact jolted through me.
"I'm sorry," I said automatically the second we made eye contact.
She shuddered. Her entire body went rigid. Her mouth opened, closed, opened again.
"Athena?"
The word came out strangled. Barely more than a whisper. Her eyes were wide and her pupils dilated.
She looked at me like I was a ghost. Like I had crawled out of her worst nightmare and materialized in front of her.
