The world beyond the Nexo had changed.
Caroline felt it the moment her boots touched solid ground again. The air was different—denser, charged with something unseen yet tangible, like the aftermath of a storm that had left the very atmosphere humming with residual energy. The sky above was a bruised shade of twilight, where the sun clung stubbornly to the horizon, refusing to fully surrender to the coming night.
She exhaled, steadying herself. Around her, Ezra’s warriors were regaining their bearings. Liam stood with his sword still in hand, scanning the area for threats. Senua crouched low, running her fingers through the dirt as if trying to confirm whether this reality was still stable. Khael and Rhea lingered at the edges of the group, exchanging a glance—one filled with a silent und
