C24 A witch?

“Ruthni!”

Cassian’s voice cut through the chaos in my mind, pulling me violently back to reality. My knees buckled, sending me backward, and I would’ve hit the cold, unforgiving ground if he hadn’t caught me.

“Easy,” he said, his grip gentle as he steadied me. “Breathe. In and out.” He showed, motioning for me to comply.

I gasped, the air rushing into my lungs as if I’d been drowning