The year 2016 marks a turning point in the life of the characters.

On stage, Gaia's Cry reaches a new level of recognition. The tour, the performances, and the collective euphoria consolidate the group's momentum. Her bond with Liam continues to grow stronger. Together, they seem unstoppable. But one night in Las Vegas changes everything. An unexpected discovery shatters the world Camila thought was hers.

The breakup is immediate, and Camila leaves no room for explanations or consolation. Yet fate offers her no time to grieve and instead delivers a harsh reminder: her story with Liam is not over. A rapid pregnancy test brings a result as unexpected as it is undeniable.

Caught between fear and uncertainty, Camila navigates alone through the labyrinth of impossible decisions. She visits clinics. Weighs consequences. Stays silent. But nothing prepares her for what comes next: Romina and Marcus's proposal.

Her parents offer her a way out. A quiet, carefully orchestrated deal—to raise the baby as their own, protect the family name, avoid scandal. Rewrite the story. And Camila, trapped in the middle of this emotional chessboard, must decide whether to shield her child from a hostile world or defy a family determined to speak on her behalf.

Meanwhile, Liam is going through his own collapse, far from Camila and completely cut off from any chance of reaching her. The mistake he made in Las Vegas confronts him not only with the consequences of his actions, but with a version of himself he no longer recognizes. Amid silence and distance, he searches for a way to hold on—uncertain if there's even a path back.

The Invisible North tells a story of silenced emotions, fractured loyalties, and choices made out of fear. The stage fades. The music quiets. What emerges now is Camila's inner voice, searching for a compass in the chaos. Because there are no maps for what lies ahead.

Across the Atlantic, in Verona, Paolo reaches a new milestone in his journey as a cyclist. Team Bellini is reorganized with him as its central figure, preparing to compete in the U-17 category. The road ahead looks promising—but he too must face a significant farewell.

His relationship with Alessia comes to an end, though under very different circumstances than Camila's. Alessia is moving abroad with her family to pursue her own dreams. There are no hard feelings, no open wounds, just the quiet melancholy of a chapter closing with mutual respect and affection.

Amid it all, a voice from the past resurfaces. Maksym Lysenko, the rebellious and mysterious singer, sends Camila an unexpected song—signing, for the first time, with his real name. Meanwhile, Paul Stasiuk, guided by his perfect pitch, makes a stunning discovery: the man from an old viral music video, the one who inspired "A Voice in Kyiv," is the very same one behind the song Camila just received. Nothing feels coincidental anymore, and certain pieces finally begin to fall into place.

This fifth volume of Song for Verona marks a clear before and after in the life of its protagonist—a necessary descent, so that one day, she may rise again.