Chapter 16 Callan:Her Almost To Be Mate

• The early afternoon sun filtered through the leaves of the towering trees, casting dappled shadows on the path as Lily wandered deeper into the woods. She welcomed the moment of solitude, the gentle rustle of leaves and the call of distant birds wrapping around her like a comforting blanket. It was a brief escape from the dark thoughts that clung to her after her vivid nightmare.
• As she strolled along the familiar trail, lost in her thoughts, she unexpectedly stumbled upon a clear glade. A rush of nostalgia washed over her as she recalled countless memories shared here—laughter, games, and the innocence of youth.
• “Lily?” a voice called, pulling her from her reverie.