Chapter 68 - This Changes Everything

She took a step towards him, but the more she moved towards him, the lengthier the distance between them became.

Pain seeped into her joints and her flesh, her head aching suddenly.

“Eli!” She cried out but he was too far away, he couldn't hear her.

She continued to run through.

She just had to get closer.

By Ignas, just closer!

Suddenly the road stopped moving and she was actually getting closer!

A smile crossed her lips, a breathy chuckle of victory.

“Eli!”

He wasn't moving though, but she was so close, so close she could touch him.

Then he turned, his eyes staring right at her.

Cold eyes filled with unfamiliarity.

“Eli–”

“Do not come back.” His lips did not move but his voice echoed all around her.