Zora’s POV
The déjà vu hung heavy in the air, a sense of repetition as I collided with Damon in the hallway. It invoked a distant memory when, in a similar encounter, it had been Aiden who crossed my path. The memory unfolded in the backdrop of Lilith's orders for me to complete chores hastily. Moving with a sense of urgency, I didn't pay attention to my surroundings and collided with Aiden. It marked the first time I had ever seen him.
The collision was abrupt, and as I looked up, I had finally found myself face to face with one of the Lords that had rescued me, one whose reputation preceded him. Aiden's piercing gaze had held a mixture of curiosity and, perhaps, a hint of amusement at the unexpected encounter. The brief moment left an impression, a snapshot in time that lingered as a s
