Shadows of Heart : The Awakening
“Nila, what if… what if these aren’t just myths?”
“They aren’t,” Nila replied, her tone certain. “Some part of you knows that. You feel their power, don’t you? Like they’re waiting for you to reach them.”
Zoe flipped to another page. This one showed a figure draped in deep green robes, vines curling around their hands as trees rose from the earth with a simple flick of their fingers. Underneath was inscribed Sylara, Keeper of the Rooted Wisdom.
“Sylara,” Zoe whispered, touching the page. She imagined calling trees to life with a gesture, commanding the forest to shield her, to guard those she loved. But her fingers stopped over the next illustration, one that pulled her in completely.