Aurelia POV
We remained hidden within the rocky outcropping until the last traces of daylight faded entirely, Rowan insisting on extended caution given the very real possibility that the surviving rogues might attempt to track us despite our best efforts to obscure our trail.
"We should be safe enough to move now," Rowan said finally, his voice still carrying strain from his injuries,but his examination of the surrounding darkness suggested no immediate signs of continued pursuit.
I nodded, exhaustion and lingering fear both weighing as we began our journey back toward the cabin, moving slowly given both Rowan's injuries and my own compromised physical condition following the day's terrifying events.
"You should have that shoulder examined properly," I said, noting the way he favored h
