HAZEL'S POV I woke up to see dravon sitting at the side of my bed His hands grazed my skin as he kept removing the strands of air from my face I smiled.“Hazel dear…. good morning” he said as I opened my eyes to look at him.“Good morning dravon” I greeted as I sat up.He looked so handsome today, strikingly handsome.He wore a black armour that made him look dangerously beautiful.I smiled at him as he caressed my cheeks.“ I'll be leaving soon” he said.I sat up on the bed “dravon!” I placed my hands over his face “Are you sure this is the right thing to do” I asked staring into his dark red orbs “Yes hazel, it is indeed” answered.“Please promise me you'll be safe… that you'll return to me.. in one peace… that you wouldn't go after you brother yet” I asked as I could feel the tears in my eyes threatening to fall“Hazel dear” he called softly as he extended his hands towards me taking my hands in his.“I'll be back before you even think of missing me” he said And then looking i

It was Sylthara. She had a surprised look on her face.“Where are you going by this time of the day?” she asked.“I… I will explain when I'm back, but right now I have to go. I'll be back soon,” I said.“But you know it's dangerous outside these walls,” she said, not satisfied that I was leaving.“Yes, I know… but I have to go. Please don't tell Lord Lamiel about this,” I pleaded.“I won't, Hazel…” she breathed, though her eyes lingered on me with quiet concern.“Please… stay safe,” she said.I nodded. “I will.”And then Xavier leaped into the air. We soared into the night skies, and below us were massive structures of trees, houses, and more.Xavier was flying really fast. He wanted to arrive quickly.My hair flew wildly in the wind, covering my face, whipping against my cheeks. Now I regretted not packing it like I used to.After what felt like ages, I could see Morwenna’s cottage getting closer.“There,” I said, pointing in the direction of the cottage.With a precise bend, he sway

HAZEL'S POV:Pain exploded in my heart as Xavier and I flew through the night. It was already late—deep into the night—when we arrived at Voidfang. As we neared, I could see the large fortresses. From up here, they looked a bit small, but still massive enough to make out their towering walls.Its floating structure had always amazed me… but not tonight. Tonight, my heart was too heavy.Xavier swayed toward the gate, and on seeing us, they let us in without a search. Thankfully—they didn’t. I was too stressed for any form of interrogation.He flew swiftly toward my window, as fast as he could. Maybe he knew I needed to get to my room quickly.He landed on my balcony with a soft thud, then crouched for me to get down.I did so quickly, watching him shift into his human form.“Hazel, are you okay?” he asked.“If there's anything I should know, you can talk to me,” he added, tilting his head to the side as his arms folded across his chest.“Yes… sure. I’m fine… I’ll be on my way now,” I s