ISABEL'S POV.
Laughter filled the air as we got comfortable in Leo’s room, practically ignoring the warnings he gave us before leaving. I sat cross-legged on the bed, nestled between Marcy and Lila, as they animatedly recounted everything that had happened in my absence. Caleb, who was still sprawled out on the other side of the bed, occasionally chimed in with his own dry remarks, though he seemed more content to lounge than actively participate.
For the first time in a long while, I felt safe. The tension that had followed me since my return last night had begun to ease a little and sitting here, surrounded by my friends, I almost felt normal again.
Almost.
"Okay, so you won’t believe the kind of crazy stories the warriors brought back from Talon Pack," Marcy began, her eyes wide wit
