Never meddle

RAFAEL's POV:

When I woke up later, I felt better than before. I could move my limbs and other parts of my body, although pain still shot through me at intervals. I glanced at Winter, who was still unconscious and walked towards her. Carrying her proved somewhat difficult due to my exhaustion.

Luckily, the hut hadn't been swept away despite the destructive force. I took her inside and laid her on the hay grass before draping a cloth over her.

"I hope you wake up soon enough to explain the meaning of this," I said, glaring.

Sitting beside the hut, I clasped a hand over my face and exhaled deeply. A large part of the forest had been utterly destroyed, revealing a path I had just noticed.

My brows creased as I stood up and walked slowly towards it. It wasn't just ordinary; it seemed like some kind of gateway or perhaps a portal. I couldn't tell, but it was swirling, and with each step I took towards it, it seemed to change in dimension and color.

I couldn't explain what it was. I tried w