The words sent a chill through the room, and I instantly sat up, every muscle in my body tensing. Luna was already reaching for Evie, pulling her close as her maternal instincts kicked in.
“What do you mean, sweetheart?” Luna asked gently, stroking Evie’s hair.
“There was a shadow,” Evie said, her wide eyes glistening with fear. “It was outside my window. Just staring at me.”
I exchanged a glance with Luna, her expression mirroring my own unease.
“Stay here,” I said firmly, sliding out of bed and grabbing the nearest object I could use as a weapon.
Cain. Luna clutched Evie tightly, her worried gaze following me as I moved toward the door. “Be careful.”
I nodded, my jaw tightening. The darkness outside the window seemed heavier than usual as I stepped into the hallway, my senses on hi
