Chapter 47. Scent of Lavender

Lilly’s POV

“Just imagine yourself human again,” Asena mused, a hint of amusement in her voice.

Was she serious right now?

“Very,” she replied to my unspoken thoughts.

I inhaled deeply and closed my eyes. For a moment, I hesitated, feeling a familiar fear nibbling at the edges of my mind.

I pushed it aside and took another deep breath.

I imagined myself standing in front of a mirror, gazing at my reflection. The image began to shift, the familiar contours of my face slowly materializing in the glass. I could almost feel the warmth of sunlight on my skin and the weight of my hair cascading gracefully over my shoulders.

Goddess, I hope this works.

For a moment, nothing happened; then, abruptly, the sound of bones cracking filled the surrounding silence.

I cringed at the noise, my heart racing as I braced myself for what was to come. A gasp escaped my lips as pain shot through my body. I clenched my jaw, forcing myself not to