Chapter 130

VALERIA’S POV “How is that possible? I had no idea about you,” I whispered, my voice barely carrying over the rustling leaves. Riven leaned forward slightly, resting her forearms on her knees as she studied me. “Don’t worry, neither did I. We are very different, but we share a common link.” Her golden eyes gleamed with something I couldn’t quite place—understanding, maybe, or curiosity. “And I’m only here to find out why I’ve been having dreams about you.” I swallowed, shifting uncomfortably. Dreams? About me? “I don’t know a single thing about you or your life,” she continued, tilting her head slightly. “But I know that somehow, we are connected. And either something big is about to happen in my life that is linked to you… or vice versa.” Her words sent an unsettling shiver down my spine. She watched me closely. “So, can you tell me something about yourself? Maybe then, I can figure out why I keep seeing you in my dreams.” I stared at her, torn between confusion and wariness. I had no