Meredia Pov's
I opened my eyes, a dull ache throbbing in my head, reminding me of the nightmares I'd just escaped. I sat up slowly, taking in the familiar surroundings of Oberon keep, yet it felt strangely foreign.
I almost thought I would wake up in my grandma's home, I thought bitterly, longing for the comfort of a simpler time.
Suddenly, a sharp pain sliced through my skull, and I cried out, "Ah!"
Memories flooded back in a chaotic rush-my moments with Kairan and Kai intertwining like vines, each recollection cutting deeper than the last. I saw Kairan, his lips brushing against mine in the cottage, the warmth of that moment clashing violently with the chill settling in my heart. I remembered confessing my feelings, baring my soul to him, only to have those memories erased over and over again.
Why did he play with my memories?