Aina looked a little shy as she stepped forward, but Selene’s smirk softened and converted into a genuine smile.
She reached out and gently tapped Aina’s shoulder. “Nice job.”
Aina blinked, then smiled back. “Thank you… Selene.”
Selene smiled and nodded. “You’re welcome.”
Irene beamed as she took the fish to begin preparing them for cooking.
Raven’s eyes lingered a second longer on Aina before nodding to herself and returning to her task. Deep inside, she was proud of Aina.
They didn’t need to say it, but something in the air had shifted.
Their movements were more in sync now. The silences between them are no longer filled with mistrust, but with quiet understanding.
As the fish roasted over the fire, Jackson sat with his back against a tree.
Selene eventually slid down beside
