Edris.
The moment we stepped out of the cave, something felt off in a way I could not immediately explain. It was not obvious or loud, but it settled quietly beneath the surface, lingering just enough to make itself known.
I kept walking, not wanting to dwell on it.
But Selena's voice did not leave.
It stayed, quiet and persistent, settling into a place I could not easily ignore.
If you think you hate, just imagine how much I resent you.
My jaw tightened before I could stop it.
Her words should not have mattered.
And yet, they stayed.
Kael moved ahead as usual, his posture straight and controlled, giving nothing away. Ronan walked beside me, quieter than normal, his thoughts clearly elsewhere.
Nyra followed just behind us, though she had barely said anything, I could already feel the storm brewing inside her.
For a while, no one spoke.
Then Nyra did.
"She is not afraid of you."
