Sera's POV
The next afternoon was crisp and bright, the late sun casting long, golden shadows across the stone pathways of Crimson Ridge. Olivia walked beside me, acting as my guide as she led me through the sprawling grounds surrounding the pack house.
For the last few hours, though, a strange sensation had been growing inside me. It started early in the morning as a low, persistent buzz beneath my skin—like a quiet current of electricity humming through my veins. It wasn't painful, but it was strange, enough to make me feel slightly detached from my own limbs.
Vera, are you sure you're okay? I checked in mentally, focusing inward.
I feel fine, Sera, Vera responded smoothly, her voice clearer and stronger than it had been in days. More than fine. I feel... Good.
Still, something fel
