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We glanced up to confirm Colton was sitting comfortably on his created masterpiece of strings — his legs dangling as he watched us with a wide grin.
“Show off,” Lauren muttered, but I could see the slight flush that began to form upon her cheeks.
Without hesitation, she began her climb. I took a deep breath and glanced away to look at the lagoon. I couldn’t watch or listen to their agreement, as the moment they initiated such, time would be still.
Let them be protected until I return.
I took a single deep breath and let it out slowly while every inch of tension escaped my limbs.
Without delay, I walked into the waters and took one final deep breath.
Let me delve into the rooted depths of the valley.
CHAPTER4
A Field Of Traumatic Memories
Igasped for breath as my head pierced through the surface of the once-still waters.
Opening my eyes rewarded me with a mystical sky of magenta, red, and navy blue, while the stars twinkled in gold.
I quickly surveyed my surroundings, realizing I was in the middle of the lagoon where the waters were a baby pink and glimmered with silver and gold.
“Made it,” I breathed before fighting for breath.
I almost thought I wouldn’t make it, as I’d held my breath for eleven minutes and twenty-five seconds.
It was the twinkling light of the sky that encouraged my last set of strides underwater that aided me in piercing the surface, and my reward was being alive and being able to take in the mesmerizing sight above me.
After a minute of taming my rapid inhales and exhales, I proceeded to swim to the north edge of the lagoon. I pulled myself out of the waters, and my body felt immensely heavy. My knees buckled as I attempted to rise up so soon after such a strenuous challenge
“We can’t be wasting time.” I spoke to myself as if my aching limbs would listen to my words of scrutiny. I didn’t know what Colton had bargained for or whether Lauren could keep time still for as long as I needed.
The lack of information was what was pushing me to get this over with as quickly as possible.
I’d finally be reunited with Malifer.
Just the mention of his name in my mind made my heart skip, and fluttering warmth rushed through me. Our connection was stronger in the depths of the valley’s core, which gave me a bit of reassurance that he was not only alive but close by.
I’d just have to keep pushing until I managed to locate him.
Or maybe he’d find me like he stated in that lustful dream.
I could barely remember what happened for a good chunk of it, but I remembered the lovemaking with Demon Malifer.
That was something I’d have engraved in my mind forever.
"There’s foreign energy here.”
I flinched at Lily’s voice. Her stern voice made it sound as if she was upset with this new knowledge.
What do you mean? Someone other than Malifer and I is somewhere here?
Xiao howled and got on all fours as if ready to pounce on this unannounced enemy.
“Yes,”Lily answered.“Someone’s breached our valley’s sacred space. We must ensure they do not reach the core that holds the crown.”
Her words sent goosebumps through me, and I felt this burning urge to get moving and locate this culprit at once.
