Liam's POV
I had become frustrated running after Nerina for the remainder of the day. Every time we thought we had found and caught up with her, she found a way to jump from place to place, using magic to move before our eyes. I wasn't sure how she was doing it and if she was able to disappear, but one second I could see her, and the next she was gone.
It seemed like she knew where she was going, leaving a trail of her wildflower scent for me to follow. Douglas refused to turn around, and followed in pursuit, never giving up.
It had grown late, and twilight was upon us... the stars hanging low against the horizon... nightfall was close, and I was not closer to finding her.
I sighed frustrated... knowing that when I found her, I had no other choice but to reject her once and for all...
