Chapter 73

• Maliyla's POV
• As I opened my eyes, I saw nothing but white mist. I felt as if I had entered an entirely different world. Fog enveloped me, obscuring my vision of anything beyond a few feet. The air was damp and relaxed, with a mysterious stillness that sent shivers down my spine. I couldn't shake the feeling that I had stumbled into a realm untouched by time, a place where secrets whispered in the mist and awaited discovery. Feeling my way through the fog, I walked forward but didn't seem to get anywhere.
• "Maliyla," a whisper called my name.