Chapter Twenty-OneRaven stretched as the van rolled to a stop. She was stiff and sore from sitting for so long, drained from keeping Mason's lungs working, his heart beating.
The van reversed, and darkness covered them from the glare of the setting sun. All around her Shades stirred. She kept one hand on Mason's shoulder as the back doors were opened and Alaric and Zero helped the more mobile out.
A few minutes later, she felt a familiar presence and looked up, smiling tiredly as Adam squatted beside her. “I was beginning to think I'd never see you again.” He touched her shoulder, his eyes filled with concern. “You look exhausted.”
She nodded. “We all are, I think. I can't rest yet, not until someone can take over here.” She glanced down at Mason who was starting to stir again. His eyes
