ANOKAI’S POV
“You’re scared of losing control,” I said, the realization hitting me with sudden clarity.
Rowan’s expression shifted, something flickering in his eyes. “How is that related?”
I moved closer to them, not all the way back, but enough that I didn’t have to shout. “Because this takes the control out of your hands. Up here, on this edge, you can’t rely on strength or power or violence. You can fall. You can die. And there’s nothing you can do to stop it.”
The words settled over us, heavy with truth.
“Everything in your lives,” I continued quietly, “you control through force. Through fear.
Through being stronger and faster and more dangerous than anyone else. But gravity?” I gestured back toward the edge.
“Gravity doesn’t care how powerful you are. Doesn’t care about your
