The heat was still palpable.

Whatever was happening beyond, she didn’t need to see it to know.

The intense heat and fierce energy were suffocating.

Despite it being a cold winter night, there wasn’t even a hint of frost in the air.

Crunch.

The sound of leaves being stepped on echoed.

Leaving the overwhelming heat behind, Wi Seol-ah took a few steps forward.

She moved to where the moonlight was clearest. She felt that was where she needed to be.

—"Is it okay not to look?"

She didn’t respond to the voice. It was laced with concern, but this wasn’t …