Defne finally couldn't resist.
The moment her fingers touched the book's cover…
A warmth spread through her.
But it wasn't an ordinary warmth.
It felt as if the book… was alive.
Defne quickly pulled her hand back.
"What was that?.."
Her heart was racing.
But oddly, curiosity outweighed fear.
She touched it again.
This time more deliberately.
And that feeling… came again.
Stronger this time.
As if the book was telling her something.
"I've been waiting for you…"
Defne flinched.
"Don't be ridiculous…" she whispered to herself.
But the voice inside her wouldn't quiet down.