Andrew's POV:
I hesitated for a moment, trying to find the right words. “It was a few years ago,” I started, my voice softening as the memories resurfaced.
“I was on one of my usual adventures, trying to help a small village that was being terrorized by some dark creatures. The whole place was cursed, and it was fast falling apart. Despite everything we tried, the village was overrun. It was chaotic as people were either fleeing or being captured, and I was among those who ran, hoping to find a way to fight back.”
I paused, letting the weight of that moment settle. “As I ran, trying to protect myself, I got lost in a forest—one a lot like this one. It was ancient, and no matter which way I turned, I just kept getting deeper into it. That’s when I found her place, purely by accident or m
